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Author Archives: Heidi Marttila-Losure
Link between antibiotic resistance and use in livestock recognized by more in ag, medical communities
The success of antibiotics has dramatically changed the way we think about illness and recovery since their development in the 1940s. Unfortunately, antibiotics are not as potent as they used to be. Our thinking may need to change again—both in how we treat illness, and, some experts argue, in how we raise livestock. Read More »
FiredUp: The lesson I learned from Boston
In the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Bostonians are offering their help in many ways, driven by the human desire to be part of something greater than themselves. We can learn something from their response. Read More »
Suicidal situations present challenges in rural communities
The need for good mental health care is clear, but rural communities often have few resources to provide it. Jail cells serve as temporary safe places for suicidal individuals, and many who respond to suicidal intentions say they feel inadequately trained to deal with such situations. Read More »
Building fun: More communities upgrade playgrounds, even if rules make process more difficult
Many others in rural Dakota communities have also come to the conclusion that playgrounds are key components of good living for their families—but they are also learning that the process for putting them in place is not that simple. Read More »
Resources for rural communities, March 29, 2013
Christine Sorensen, rural development coordinator for the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development in Pierre, S.D., sends out a jam-packed e-mail regularly with resources galore for rural communities. Here’s the latest! Read and share with your friends a colleagues. —Heidi M-L NEWS March 27, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch its ”StrikeForce” initiative ... Read More »
FiredUp: Telecommuting may not be good for Yahoo, but it’s great for rural Dakotas
Telecommuting can be a valuable tool for revitalizing our rural communities. Read More »
Britton woman’s 100 years to be celebrated with 100 acts of kindness
Esther Patterson, of Britton, will turn 100 on Sunday, March 31, and her granddaughter came up with a novel idea to mark the occasion: Do 100 random “acts of kindness” in her honor. Read More »
Resources for rural communities, March 15, 2013
Check out this weekly listing of resources from Christine Sorensen, rural development coordinator for the USDA in Pierre, S.D. Read More »
S.D. ag land assessments jump as much as 25 percent—but they could be even higher
Many S.D. landowners likely noticed a significant bump on the valuation of their land in the 2013 tax assessments that arrived in their mailboxes in early March. Read More »