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Dakota Rural Action is a grassroots organization based in Brookings, SD, dedicated to protecting family farmers and ranchers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and advocating for clean and renewable energy. They support local food initiatives, such as Farm to School and the SD Local Foods Directory, and offer educational programs like Farm Beginnings to support family farms. With a focus on connecting farmers and ranchers across the region, Dakota Rural Action strives to create a resilient and vibrant rural community. Committed to bringing together South Dakotans who demand more clean, renewable, and local energy, Dakota Rural Action works towards a sustainable future. They organize and advocate for policies that promote local energy production and reduce reliance on carbon-intensive sources. Through their work, Dakota Rural Action aims to protect the natural resources and unique way of life in South Dakota, ensuring a prosperous and resilient future for rural communities.Generated from the website

For more than 35 years, the Brookings Arts Council (BAC) has pursued its mission of "encouraging community connections through the arts by providing a supportive environment for awareness, appreciation and participation." The BAC strives not only to entertain and educate the public, but also to increase opportunities for artists to gain recognition. Annual Juried Art and Photography exhibitions bring together the work of many regional artists, from the experienced and respected to the new and promising. The BAC also provides a platform for the community's youngest artists by partnering with area schools to sponsor exhibitions of work by students from kindergarten through high school.

Sigma Phi Delta is an international fraternity established in 1924 at the University of Southern California, dedicated to fostering a tight-knit brotherhood among engineers. With chapters across North America and beyond, the organization emphasizes academic support, professional networking, and personal development through shared experiences and social events. The fraternity provides a unique platform for members to grow both academically and professionally, offering opportunities for tutoring and hands-on experiences in the engineering field. Through active participation in sports and social functions, Sigma Phi Delta cultivates lasting friendships and connections that extend well beyond college years. Generated from the website