The Young Ranchers of South Dakota is a South Dakota youth organization whose purpose is to "uphold the virtues, work ethic and model citizenship befitting a member of YRSD." Due to its patriotic background, the YRSD has strong ties to the United States government and is strictly in accordance with all laws and regulations issued by the said government. If any YRSD member ever committed any "betrayal" of said adherence to U.S. law will result in immediate dismissal from the YRSD, as well as possible legal action.