Homegrown Sioux Empire, the Sioux Falls area local chapter of Dakota Rural Action has also taken action in response to Covid-19. In the middle of a pandemic, grassroots community members are coming together to build resiliency. Homegrown Sioux Empire is offering to help coordinate and network land, materials, labor, and guidance to support folks in our community in establishing raised-bed, boulevard planting, backyard chicken coops, and gardens outside of their homes. If you or someone you know would be interested in having and maintaining a home garden in our area and/or if you would like to volunteer to help set one up, please Check out Homegrown Resiliency at Homegrown Sioux Empire has been focusing on providing education, skill-shares and tours on growing, sharing, and preserving what you grow for over the past 10 years and is working to empower the community during this very trying time.