Governor Kristi Noem will be hosting a conference call with producers from around the state tomorrow, January 6th at 10:45 AM CT. On the call, Governor Noem will discuss the critical role that agriculture plays in South Dakota as well as her vision for the proposed Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.  

The Governor has proposed the merger of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources into a new department, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

We encourage all South Dakota Farm Bureau members to participate in this important call. To participate use the following call-in information:

NUMBER: 877-229-8493

PIN: 120438

More information about the Governor’s proposed merger can be found in this Frequently Asked Questions document .