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Inaugural Soybean Genesis Leaders Program Concludes with Aberdeen Seminar
The inaugural class of the South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders program concluded with a seminar on “Leadership Readiness” in Aberdeen, SD, on March 18, 2022. …
Alumni Pitch In for National Ag Day
SDARL graduates who serve on the Board of Directors and as staff for the South Dakota Agricultural Foundation (SDAF) made National Ag Day a special …
SDARL Graduate Recognized for Central States Fair Work
Congratulations to Tiffany Robertson, Class IX and from Hermosa, who received the HERO award at the Central States Fair’s Annual Meeting on Monday, March 28. …
SDARL Class Visits Policy Makers and Influencers in Washington, D.C.
South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership Program (SDARL) Class XI members experienced agricultural leadership advocacy at the federal level during the Edge, Agropur, and Valley …
Dispatches from Class XI Seminar 4 – Edge, Agropur, and Valley Queen National Study Seminar
Day 1 – Feb. 26, 2022, by Heather Hofer SDARL Class XI departed from various places and met at approximately 2 pm to begin our …
SDARL Class Focuses on State Government and Civic Engagement
Members of Class XI of the South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership Program (SDARL) met with lawmakers and influencers, and learned how to engage in …
Alumni Renew Friendships at Stock Show Reception
More than 40 SDARL graduates and family members gathered for hors d’oeuvres and conversation during a reception at the Black Hills Stock Show on February …
SDARL Graduate Recognized as Master Pork Producer
Karl Schenk (SDARL IV) received the Master Pork Producer award at the Master Pork Producers Association (MPPA) Recognition and Awards Banquet held in Sioux Falls …
Iverson Steps Down After Successful Service on Soybean Board
After 9 years of representing South Dakota soybean farmers on the United Soybean Board, David Iverson (SDARL III), pictured above, stepped off the board when …
Congratulations to SDARL Award Winning Families
Congratulations to Dave Poppens (SDARL III) for his family’s selection as 2022 Farm Family of the Year by the Agribusiness Division of the Greater Sioux …
Communications Seminar and Alumni Festivities Highlight a Busy December
SDARL Class XI members learned communication skills and heard personal stories of leadership during the Communication Excellence Seminar held in Brookings December 14-16, 2021. …
Four Ag Secretaries from SDARL at Uniting Ag Event
SDARL was well represented at the December 8, 2021 South Dakota Agriculture Stakeholders reception, sponsored by the South Dakota Soybean Association and South Dakota Soybean …