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Welcome to Ag United

Welcome to Ag United. We are farmers, ranchers and other members of rural communities across South Dakota who believe in growing agriculture, the number one industry in our state.

Our mission is very simple: promoting and advancing farm and ranch families and rural communities in South Dakota.

Rural Ramblings

May Featured Farmer: Shane Odegaard

5/15/2023 - Spring is in the air across South Dakota, with temperatures warming and snow melting. As homeowners look forward to planting and caring for their ... Read More

March Featured Farmer: Travis Mockler

3/21/2023 - Travis Mockler and his wife, Jill, raise corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats and wheat on their farm near Centerville, about 15 miles north of Vermillion.... Read More

February Feature: Marv Post

2/14/2023 - South Dakota has made headlines around the country recently for growth in milk production, with an 11% increase from November 2021 to November 2022.... Read More

January Feature: Cory Eich

1/10/2023 - Winter is time for connection, planning, learning for South Dakota farmers What do farmers do when harvest is finished in the fall? While the gro... Read More

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Want to learn more about where your food comes from and how it is produced? Tour a South Dakota farm to learn from farmers about how they are caring for their livestock and the land.

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Economic Impact

South Dakota is home to 29,968 farms and ranches.

Agriculture and related industries employ 21% of all residents, providing more than $11B in household income!

Agriculture adds more than $11B to the state’s economy.

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