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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 |