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Boards & Commissions

Boards & Commissions

American Dairy Association of South Dakota
Administrates the dairy check-off funds to promote the dairy industry.
605-692-4812
http://www.ilovecheese.com
http://www.dairyinfo.com
http://www.usdec.org
http://www.3aday.org/

Animal Industry Board
Administers the following programs:  Animal Health Maintenance; Market & Dealer Licensing & Bonding; Retail Store Meat Processors; Meat Inspection; Brucellosis & Pseudorabies Slaughter Surveillance Labs; Dead Animal Disposal; Rendering Facilities; Animal Importation; Inhumane Treatment of Animals;  Non-domestic Animal Possession Permits.
Phone: 605-773-3321
Board Members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: Dr.Holland@state.sd.us

Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
To protect the public by licensing qualified individuals to practice as veterinarians and veterinary technicians; and, to ensure adherence to the governing statutes.
Phone: 605-773-3321
Board Members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: Dr.Holland@state.sd.us

Brand Board
Responsible for issuing, recording and maintaining a record of livestock brands; and, for the enforcement of laws pertaining to the ownership, transportation and sale of livestock in South Dakota.
Phone: 605-773-3324
Board Members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: Larry.Stearns@state.sd.us

Corn Utilization Council
Responsible for administering the corn check-off funds to promote the sale and use of corn.
Phone: 605-334-0100
Contact information: lisal@sdcorn.org

Oilseeds Council
Administration of the check-offs on sunflowers, flax, safflowers, and canola.
Phone: 605-224-4418
Contact person: wheatinc@midco.net

Seed Certification Board
Official seed certifying agency for the state.  It designates private entities to carry out necessary seed certification activities.
Phone: 605-773-3796 or 1-800-228-5254
Contact information: LaDonna.Holm@state.sd.us

Soybean Research and Promotion Council
Promotional check-off group, responsible for promoting the purchase of soybean products through the soybean assessment.
Phone: 605-330-9942
Board members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: info@sdsoybean.org

State Conservation Commission
Performs policy-making functions associated with the allocation of funds to participating districts.
Phone: 605-773-3623 or 1-800-228-5254
Board members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: SDRCF@state.sd.us

State Fair Commission
Promotion and management of the State Fair and its property.
Phone: 605-353-7340 or 1-800-529-0900
Board members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: Jerome.Hertel@state.sd.us

State Weed and Pest Commission
Formulates and conducts a weed and pest program aimed at prevention, suppression and eradication of weeds and pests in South Dakota.  For the purpose & mission of the State Weed & Pest Control Commission - click here.
Phone: 605-773-3796 or 1-800-228-5254
Board members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: LaDonna.Holm@state.sd.us

Value Added Finance Authority
Administers the Beginning Farmer Bonding Program.
Phone: 605-773-5436 or 1-800-228-5254
Board members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: Terri.LaBrieBaker@state.sd.us

Wheat Commission
Responsible for administering the wheat check-off funds to promote the sale of wheat.
Phone: 605-773-4645
Board members: For a list of the Board of Directors, click here.
Contact information: SDWheat@midco.net  or  renglund@midco.net

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