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8/20/2010 - Posted By: Kelly Wubben Recently the Humane Society of the United States posted public invitations to two South Dakota meetings on their website. The first is scheduled for August 25th at Oh My Cupcakes in Sioux Falls and the second is on August 26th in Rapid City at Seattle's Best... Read More
5/27/2010 - Posted By: Kelly Wubben Recently the extreme animal rights organization, Mercy for Animals released a video showing extreme abuse of dairy cows at a dairy in Ohio. This has by far been the most horrifying undercover video to date. I find it absolutely sickening that anyo... Read More
5/3/2010 - Posted By: Kelly Wubben The following is a letter written to the South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service about HSUS' involvement in the National 4-H Confrence. Dear Dr. Lighari, As a past 4-H member I have many great memories. I was a member of the McCoo... Read More
4/19/2010 - Posted By: Dean Kleckner, The Truth About Trade and Technology It's easy to understand why a business would shut its doors to professional protestors who show up with video cameras and a political agenda. But who would have expected an egg-producing farm to be more open and transparent t... Read More
4/9/2010 - Ag United would like the opportunity to give local South Dakota Moms an opportunity to experience where their food is produced and how farm families care for their animals and the land. Forty South Dakota Moms will have the opportunity to be selected to participate in ... Read More
3/18/2010 - Posted by: Wanda Blair, Vice-President South Dakota Farm Bureau,Vale, SD The first day of Spring, coming up on Saturday, is designated as National Ag Day - a time when Americans take note of the abundant, affordable, and amazing array of food, fiber and fuel provided by our nation's farmer... Read More
3/1/2010 - This article is in response to Go Vegetarian by Brittney Hansen; published as an article in January on 605magazine.com. The below was published on 605magazine.com on March 1st. I am all about eating healthy and being active. In fact, I have been a person who has made these New Year... Read More
2/26/2010 - Posted By: Steve Dick Recently Pilot Travel Centers, a truck stop chain expanding across the country, was announced as a corporate sponsor of the Humane Socitey of the United States. Below is letter I sent to South Dakota Pilot locations, urging them to dis... Read More
2/22/2010 - On Monday, February 22, singer Bryan Adams will perform at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. While Mr. Adams is best-known for his three decades of hit songs, he has also gained attention for his support of the "Meat-Free Mondays" initiative. In recognition of the role meat p... Read More
2/8/2010 - Posted by: Steve Dick Despite the winter weather, January is always a very busy month for South Dakota agriculture. This past month has been no different, filled with producer meetings, trade shows and association annual meetings. For farmers, these are great opportunities to c... Read More
