Assists the state’s producers and processors in marketing their
products both domestically and internationally. Emphasis is placed
on expanding and enhancing the sale of agricultural commodities
and producer goods generated in South Dakota.
Consolidates efforts for the development, marketing, and promotion
of such products by coordinating efforts with the state’s ag
commodity groups and other state agencies. Pays special attention
to small rural producers in helping them develop markets for their
products from startup to the final details.
Aids with the marketing of South Dakota value added agricultural
food products by providing technical assistance and counseling.
Offers marketing assistance to South Dakota crop producers. Places
emphasis on expanding and enhancing the sale of crops as well as
value-added by products produced in South Dakota.
Assists in discovering new markets and conducting market research
activities. Consolidates efforts for the development, marketing
and promotion of commodities by coordinating efforts with national
and state commodity groups, and other agencies.
Assembles and disseminates national and international trade leads
for South Dakota grown commodities and related products.
Organizes international trade missions between South Dakota
producers and their foreign counterparts. Assists with obtaining
export requirements for foreign countries. Aids producers with
export details and coordination.
Robert Weyrich, Value-Added and Crop Development
Specialist
1-800-228-5254 (In State Only) or 605-773-5436 |
