Policy

Your involvement is imperative for the organization to represent South Dakota dairy producers and the dairy industry effectively.

There has been a void in the past here in South Dakota to have an organization that policy makers can go to requesting feedback as to the formulation of future policy and legislative matters that affect your business on a day to day basis. Examples: Inspections fees, county and township road uses and limitations, federal policies related to dairy operations, animal care issues, permit issues, nutrient management plans, immigration, dead animal removal, etc. SDDP can be your voice.

SDDP looks forward to providing you with updates on current events and issues that would potentially affect your business and the South Dakota dairy industry. We encourage your input on these very important issues.

SDDP Pledges $2,500 to Sioux Falls Open For Business Campaign

October 3, 2022

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.

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2021 Legislative Session

January 22, 2021

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.

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Policy Accomplishments for 2019

January 15, 2020

An overview of some of the efforts SDDP has been involved with in 2019.

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Legislative Update

March 1, 2019

A look at the week ahead.

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Legislative Update

February 22, 2019

Bills of interest this session include those impacting agriculture land taxation, bills to enhance school funding via local project excise tax funding, and bills supporting the new agreement for SDSU/U of M Veterinary Medicine 2+2 program.

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Policy Action Items for 2019

December 1, 2018

SDDP looks forward to providing you with updates on current events and issues that would potentially affect your business and the South Dakota dairy industry.

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Policy Accomplishments for 2018

December 1, 2018

An overview of some of the efforts SDDP has been involved with in 2018.

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