South Dakota Farmers Union celebrates 100 years of service to South Dakota’s rural communities and farm and ranch families during Farmers Union Day held Sept. 5 during the 2015 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.
“The State Fair is South Dakota’s agricultural showcase. It’s the place where the families, businesses and organizations who make up our state’s number one industry gather to celebrate the best of the best. Farmers Union is proud to be a premiere sponsor of this event,” said Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union.
Famers Union will recognize six individuals for their selfless contributions to their rural communities with the Rural Dakota Pride Award. The 2015 Rural Dakota Pride Honorees include: Bob Glanzer, Huron; Steve & Carol Smith, Groton; Donna Kubik, Hamill; Ken Lindblad, Huron; and Lyndee Fogelman, Piedmont.
As an organization which supports South Dakota farmers and ranchers, Farmers Union understands the integral connection between those who work in South Dakota’s number one industry and their rural communities.
“One cannot survive without the other,” says Karla Hofhenke, Executive Director of S.D. Farmers Union. “Without thriving communities, it’s difficult to encourage young people to return to their family’s farm or ranch. Rural communities are key to the future of South Dakota’s agriculture industry, which is why we like to recognize those individuals who help them thrive.”
The organization will also announce the 25 South Dakota students who received $1,000 scholarships for post-secondary education as part of the Farmers Union Foundation and Farmers Union Insurance Agency 2015 Insuring a Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship program. Dusti Littau, a graduate of Winner High School, is one of the scholarship winners.
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