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Dairy Drive
The State of South Dakota has elevated the need for dairy cow numbers and simultaneously milk production demands in the growing dairy processing industry. The South Dakota Dairy Drive, initiated in 2012 by dairy processors and producers incorporates many activities to meet these growth objectives.
Activities in the SD Dairy Drive include: presence at national Expos such as World Dairy Expo and World Ag Expo, participation in regional forums such as the Dairy Experience Forum hosted by the ADA of the Midwest, and in-state collaboration with South Dakota State University at various events including the SDSU Dairy Drive football and basketball games.
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SDDP Pledges $2,500 to Sioux Falls Open For Business Campaign
In addition to being part of the coalition in opposition of the anti-agriculture ballot initiative in Sioux Falls, the SDDP Board of Directors has committed a contribution of $2,500 to help fund the campaign in support of the Wholestone project and other business development in the state.
Read More2021 Legislative Session
The Department of Ag and Natural Resources has done a nice job of communicating bills they are sponsoring which is summarized in the article. The SDDP board is supportive of each of these bills and providing testimony as needed.
Read MorePolicy Accomplishments for 2019
An overview of some of the efforts SDDP has been involved with in 2019.
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SDDP Member Newsletter – September 26 2023
The SDDP Member Newsletter for September 26, 2023 has arrived.
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SDDP Member Newsletter – September 2023
The SDDP Member Newsletter for September 2023 has arrived.
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