For many of South Dakota’s rural communities, cooperatives have served as a lifeline to technology, products and services which have allowed local farmers, ranchers and businesses to grow and thrive. October is CO-OP month in South Dakota and one of the most recognizable is the South Dakota Rural Electric Association. Director of Communications Brenda Kleinjan says the rural electric association serves every one in three South Dakotans…
Kleinjan says that rural electric co-ops are all about helping thy neighbor…
Kleinjan adds that many things in your life are actually co-ops…
Rural co-ops are currently making plans for a “worst case scenario” when it comes to winter weather this year. Throughout the month of October, the grassroots organization celebrates the valuable role cooperatives play in the state by hosting a number of activities.