The South Dakota Farm Bureau president is convinced he’s in the right business. Speaking to Brownfield Ag News during the recent 104th South Dakota Farm Bureau Convention, Scott VanderWal said he is happy to be the third generation on his eastern South.
South Dakota to move forward on merger of ag and environment departments
Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden said there are synergies between the state Department of Agriculture and the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources, but also duplication, so there could be some efficiencies gained that could lead to savings in the state budget. Written By: Michelle Rook | 6:00 am, Dec. 14, 2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has proposed merging the South Dakota Department of Agriculture with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. So far, the proposal has support from farm groups, but it also needs legislative approval.
South Dakota to move forward on merger of ag and environment departments
Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden said there are synergies between the state Department of Agriculture and the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources, but also duplication, so there could be some efficiencies gained that could lead to savings in the state budget. Written By: Michelle Rook | 5:30 am, Dec. 10, 2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proposed merging the South Dakota Department of Agriculture with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. So far, the proposal has support from farm groups, but it also needs legislative approval.