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HURON, S.D. - Nearly 100 South Dakota family farmers and ranchers gathered virtually for the 2020 South Dakota Farmers Union annual convention on Dec. 9.
âGrassroots policy development is no less strong in a virtual environment,â said Doug Sombke, SDFU president and a fourth-generation Conde farmer. âIâm sure like everyone, I missed the 3-D experience. But even though we were unable to meet in person due to the pandemic, member engagement was strong, as our members discussed and voted on policy and special orders to address timely challenges facing our stateâs family farmers and ranchers.â
Aberdeen farmer Kirk Schaunaman agreed. âAll things considered, for a virtual convention, I thought it was outstanding. It was really good. Great speakers, and technology-wise, it went smooth,â he said.
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When it comes to agriculture and the Biden administration, there are a few key areas to keep an eye on, including trade policy and environmental incentives and regulations. Soil carbon storage incentives and biofuel support are topics to watch. Immigration policy impacts farm labor and the food production chain.
In this week s In the Moment podcast, we dive into the question: What will Biden s administration mean for South Dakota s agriculture industry?
Guests:
Doug Sombke, President of the South Dakota Farmers Union |
Hunter Roberts, Sec of S.D. Dept. of Ag. / Environment and Nat. Resources |
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South Dakota Farmers Union members at their recent convention held virtually earlier this month approved several special orders of business. President Doug Sombke says their members came out overwhelmingly opposing the idea by the Governor to merge the State Departments of Agriculture and Environment and Natural Resources.
He says they’ll be pushing state lawmakers to vote against merging of those departments.
Sombke says their most heavily debated resolution led to their group supporting the call for a national beef checkoff referendum.
The 100 members attending their virtual convention also approved six other special orders of business they’ll work on for policy for 2021.