SDSU presenting food entrepreneur workshops
SDSU Extension is presenting a series of trainings for those interested in marketing locally grown food and developing processed foods Mar. 11, 18 & 25 in Aberdeen.
FiredUp: Looking for a good gallon of milk
Picket Fence Creamery in Woodward, Iowa, has figured out how to do local dairy right. Neighbors, someone take the model and bring it to the Dakotas.
South Dakota Community of the Year and Excellence in Economic Development awards seek nominations
Economic development is a crucial part of sustaining our rural communities. Communities and volunteers are both needed to work together to keep the local economy vibrant and growing.
SDSU Extension & S.D. Dept. of Health Provides Free Educational Materials to Grocery Stores
In a 2013 report from the Department of Health, South Dakota ranked lowest in the nation in vegetable consumption and in the bottom five in fruit consumption, explained Karlys Wells, SDSU Extension Family Nutrition Program Associate.
Resources for rural communities, January 24, 2014
The following is from Christine Sorensen, rural development coordinator for the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development in Pierre, S.D. Read on for valuable resources for rural communities, including several grant opportunities.
Snowbird migrations from Dakotas are small, newspaper subscriptions suggest
The percentage of snowbirds in Dakota communities is quite small, if an informal survey of Dakotafire participating newspapers is any indication: Only about 1 percent of subscribers to those newspapers change their addresses for the winter.
That roaming RV might have a South Dakota address
The recreational vehicle lifestyle—traveling the country and taking your homes with you—has some appealing advantages for retirees, but also one significant problem: How do you get your mail? That’s where South Dakota Mail Forwarding aims to help. The Chamberlain business receives and forwards mail for its clients and can also help those without a permanent home establish residency in South Dakota.
Decision-Makers Say Your Project Is Too Risky? Redefine Risk.
Nationally recognized rural development innovator John Davis told astory at the Rural Arts and Culture Summit about his strategy for developing convincing local leaders to support a project to develop an old building into a cultural center.
Resources for rural communities, January 10, 2014
The following is from Christine Sorensen, rural development coordinator for the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development in Pierre, S.D. Read on for valuable resources for rural communities, including several grant opportunities.
North Dakota farmers and growers sought for FARRMS Survey
If you are a farmer or are considering diversifying your farm or may be launching a new farm business, we can help you grow. FARRMS and Common Enterprise Development Corporation (CEDC) are working together on a producer/farmer survey exploring the feasibility of light processing, food hubs, farmer alliances or similar tools to increase the amount of fresh produce grown and eaten locally. Planning includes an economic development summit in early 2015 to discuss potential projects with economic developers.