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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) started on April 4, 2022 and goes through May 13, 2022. Grassland CRP provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners to keep land in agricultural production and supplement their income while improving their soils and permanent grass cover. The program had its highest enrollment in history 2021 and is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to equip producers with the tools they need to help address climate change and invest in the long-term health of our natural resources.
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South Dakota Week of Work was April 11-14. Andes Central sophomore and junior students had the opportunity to hear from some local businesses about what they do and why, so students receive some inspiration for their post-high school plans. A huge thank you to all speakers for taking the time to visit with Andes Central students.
Read moreAndes Central/Dakota Christian traveled to Burke on Friday, April 22 to compete in the Burke/ Gregory Varsity Girls Golf Tournament. AC/DC only had one competitor, Abigial Svatos. Svatos won the tournaments scoring a 47 in her first 9 holes and a 40 in her second.
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From Babe Ruth to John Wayne, Americans have seen chewing tobacco in popular culture for over a century. Spitting chew has been a trademark of cowboys and professional athletes alike and chewing tobacco use continues at high rates in the United States. In 2018 a survey showed 2.4 percent of American adults used smokeless tobacco, with snuff or snus pouch use on the rise and chewing tobacco on the decline.
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On Tuesday, April 5th, I phoned the Pierre office of SD Game, Fish, & Parks. My turkey tag hadn’t yet arrived, and opening day was the coming Saturday, April 9th. I was a wee bit concerned. “Don’t worry,” they said. “There’s a glitch in the system, and your tag is in the mail.” Guess what. No tag in Wednesday’s mail. I next emailed SDGF&P about my turkey tag. Their reply? Same as Tuesday’s. “Your tag is in the mail.”
Read moreAvon School District is conducting a child search for pre-school children ages 5 and under. Please contact the school if you have a preschool age child who lives in the Avon School District and currently does not attend preschool or kindergarten. If you know of someone who recently moved into the district with preschool age children, please contact the school. Please call 286-3291 x114 or email Julie.mudder@k12.sd.us. Include child’s first, middle, and last name, date of birth, mother and father’s name, address, and phone number.
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