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JUNE 10, 2024:
The final agenda is now available for the 2024 South Dakota Governor’s Agriculture Summit (Ag Summit). The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) will host the two-day event June 12-13 in Huron at the state fairgrounds.
The agenda, digital event program, and registration information are available online at https://danr.sd.gov/AgSummit/. The event is free, but registration is required.
“Agriculture is South Dakota’s number one industry, and the Ag Summit brings together producers and industry leaders to discuss our successes, challenges and new innovations,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “The Ag Summit is the perfect forum to come together and focus on keeping our agricultural economy growing and thriving.”
The agenda for Day 1 includes:
- Remarks from Governor Kristi Noem along with the presentation of the 2024 Ag Ambassador Award to Jerry Oster;
- An update from Harrison Pittman of the National Agricultural Law Center;
- keynote speaker Damian Mason’s presentation on “The ‘Actions’ of Agriculture”;
- Panel discussions on the impacts of trade on the South Dakota economy and improving supply chain logistics;
- 2022 USDA Agricultural Census Information;
- An update from State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson on highly pathogenic avian influenza;
- The Lankota Story: Agriculture-Driven Innovations; and
- An update on commodity markets and their impacts on rural communities by Elaine Kub.
The agenda for Day 2 includes:
- A presentation on the historic journey of the South Dakota State Fair and its deep roots in agriculture; and
- A trip to Spink Colony to learn about the history and daily life of the Spink Colony Hutterite community, including a visit to Kasemeister Creamery.
This year’s Ag Summit is paired with DEXtravaganza’s ‘Grand Opening’ concert on June 13 with country music superstar Thomas Rhett.
Click here to purchase tickets for Thomas Rhett.
KeynoteUSARIL 9, 2024:
Registration is now open for the 2024 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit). The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) will host the two-day event June 12-13, 2024 in Huron at the state fairgrounds. This year’s Ag Summit is paired with DEXtravaganza’s ‘Grand Opening’ concert on June 13 with country music superstar Thomas Rhett.
The Ag Summit agenda will include:
- Updates from the National Agricultural Law Center on Waters of the US (WOTUS) and Foreign-Owned Agriculture nationwide;
- Trade discussion panels;
- An update on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from Dr. Thompson, the state veterinarian;
- Perspectives of the last agricultural census;
- Agricultural Economic Perspectives by Elaine Kub;
- Presentation of the Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award;
- And more!
The event is free and attendance is open to all; however, pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the Ag Summit website.
Click here to purchase tickets for Thomas Rhett.
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