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Ireland: Connections to presidents
We stopped at the Barak Obama travel plaza to learn a bit about the connections to our presidents. I hope you can read a bit …
Ireland: Rugged beauty
Terry Jaspers checks out the peat that has been stacked to dry. The landscape of the Burren has been shaped by geological forces for hundreds …
Ireland: Kylemore Abbey
Originally a castle built as a romantic gift for the beautiful Margaret Henry in 1867, Kylemore Abbey is steeped in tales of romance, tragedy, spirituality, …
Ireland: Bit of blarney
Barney Castle is a medieval stronghold in Blarney, near Cork, Ireland, and the River Martin. Though earlier fortifications were built on the same spot, the …
Ireland: Dining at Bunratty Castle
Our group heading into Bunratty Castle. Bunratty Castle is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the center of …
Ireland: SDARL Alumni learn from Alltech, dairy operation, bull farm and enjoy farm-to-table supper
On Tuesday, our group visited the Alltech European Bioscience Centre at Dunboyne, Ireland. Kevin Tuck, Managing Director, told us the company has offices world-wide …
Learning from Ireland’s leaders
Ireland’s Minister of State Andrew Doyle and Officials of the Department of Agriculture in Dublin shared details about the ag industry in Ireland with the …
Public-Private Partnerships and Rural Economic Development Highlight Leadership Seminar
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program improved their knowledge of the public-private partnerships that are vital to …
Leaders Focus on Improving Intercultural Competencies
Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program worked on developing awareness and competencies with diverse populations in the state during …
SDSU Extension Hosting Workshops on Farmer Stress
SDSU Extension is hosting two different workshops on May 23 to help agricultural professionals recognize and cope with stress, both in themselves and in others. …
International Trade and National Policy Highlight Study Seminar
Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program met with federal lawmakers, agency heads, and commodity groups, and studied leadership on …
Ag and Rural Leaders Meet with State Officials
Members of Class X of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) Program discussed policy and process during the State Government Seminar held in …