Agricultural Development Division

Our Mission:

The Division of Ag Development assists with the development and promotion of agriculture and agricultural products in the state of South Dakota.

Division of Agricultural Development Programs:

Ag Finance Counseling
Ag counselors provide one-on-one assistance to South Dakota farmers and ranchers in financial management, such as completing loan paperwork, financial planning, or handling financial difficulties.

Assistance Programs
The Ag-Hotline, Feed Finder and Harvest Hotline are available to assist South Dakota's ag producers.

Business Development
Assists the state's producers in identifying and developing appropriate opportunities for South Dakota.

Dairy Retention & Enhancement
A one stop shopping center for information and education for producers, lenders and the public on value added dairy production.

DakotaFlavor.com
Finding South Dakota made products just got easier! Dakota Flavor is a virtual showcase of the agricultural products, producers, and processors from this great state!

Farm Link Program
Bringing beginning farmers/ranchers and landowners together for the next generation.

Farm Loan Mediation
Mediation provides a service to agricultural borrowers and lenders by bringing them together to assist in resolving their financial disputes in a confidential setting.

Finance Programs
We offer financial assistance to South Dakota's farmers and ranchers as well as value-added businesses.

Links
Links to programs by the Division of Ag Development

Livestock Development Marketing
Offers marketing assistance to South Dakota livestock producers.

Organic Cost Share Program
Information and application for the cost share program

Special Events
Events happening throughout Ag Development

Staff
Ag Development Staff members

Value Added Crop Marketing
Assists the state's producers and processors in marketing their products both domestically and internationally.