Identifier

MA 26

Dates

1914-1995

Extent

1.0 linear feet (1 record box)

Abstract

The South Dakota Farm Bureau Records document the organization’s structure, programs, and advocacy efforts on behalf of the state’s agricultural communities. Materials include county extension reports from Brookings, Codington, and Hamlin Counties, illustrating local outreach and educational initiatives conducted in cooperation with the Farm Bureau. Federation records form a substantial portion of the collection and encompass documentation from the Executive, Women’s, Marketing, and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committees, reflecting leadership development, legislative engagement, and agricultural promotion activities.

Additional records, including bylaws, financial reports, meeting minutes, clippings, and historical narratives, provide context for the Bureau’s governance and institutional development. Materials from affiliated entities such as the Mutual Insurance Company and a related Service Company further demonstrate the organization’s cooperative and service-oriented functions. The collection documents the Farm Bureau’s evolving role in agricultural policy, community organization, and member support across South Dakota.

SDSU Archives and Special Collections

This document is a descriptive inventory of the collection in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. It contains:

  • An overview of the collection, including information about the person or organization and a brief description of the materials and subjects found within.
  • A detailed inventory listing, organized by boxes and folders.
  • Information on how to access the materials, including any restrictions or special conditions.

In most cases, the materials in the collections have not been digitized and are not available online. If you would like to know more about the contents of the collection, please contact the SDSU Archives at:

Language

English

Publisher

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Rights

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