The 2023 South Dakota State Fair, organized by the SDFU, is expected to attract farm and ranch families. On September 2, Farmers Union Day will feature activities around the Freedom Stage. As the largest agricultural event in the state, it showcases top-notch livestock, crops, and farming skills while providing relevant information to attendees.
Farmers Union Day highlights the Landowner Rights Forum, a cause the SDFU has advocated for since its inception. The organization recognizes the value of land for farmers and ranchers, as a source of livelihood and part of their legacy. It develops policies based on local interests and member needs, emphasizing the importance of land ownership for farmers and ranchers.
Landowner rights are a growing concern in South Dakota, with Summit Carbon Solutions using eminent domain for pipeline installation. During Farmers Union Day, South Dakotans, including rancher Doug Sombke and District 28-A Legislator Oren Lesmeister, will discuss this pressing issue.
Farmers Union Day will host a Farmer Share Lunch to educate consumers about the earnings of family farmers and ranchers. The lunch aims to highlight the discrepancy between consumer prices and the earnings received by farmers and ranchers.
Farmers Union Day hosts Farm Safety Quiz Bowl championships to improve teenagers' farm safety knowledge in South Dakota. Teams from Gettysburg, Selby Area, Platte-Geddes, and Wolsey-Wessington compete for excellence in promoting safety through education.
SDFU plans to promote Farmers Union Day through Make a Wish South initiative at State Fair, promoting community spirit, agriculture, education, and unity.
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