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Sign Up for Alumni Trip to Kentucky
SDARL alumni and current class members are invited to tour Kentucky August 7 – 12, 2022! Travel on your own or make arrangements through our …
SDARL Class Explores the Value of Human Diversity in Agriculture
Exploring the patchwork of cultures and people that unite agriculture and rural communities was the focus of the fifth seminar of South Dakota Agricultural & …
SDARL Seeking Communications and Alumni Coordinator
The South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership (SDARL) Foundation is seeking a communications professional to provide public relations, social media, and alumni relations activities for …
SDARL Graduates Connecting with Ag in the Classroom
On June 8-9, 2022, Ground Works/South Dakota Ag in the Classroom will host the first ever SD Education and Agriculture Conference at South Dakota State …
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 …