“What are we doing today that impacts what ag looks like in the future?”
The Ag Foundation provides multiple local and statewide grants, programs, and innovative projects that support communities and youth across the state. Join us in supporting the future of agriculture and donate today!
Development for the Future of Ag
Promote ag development in South Dakota with partners around the state through a working group and SMART plan implementation.
Support the growth of ag organizations such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and South Dakota Ag and Rural Leadership.
Expand the Ag Innovators and the Building Rural Communities grants programs with a goal of at least one project in every county over a 5-year period.
Industry Advocacy & Unification
Develop unified advocacy pillars and utilize marketing campaigns to tell the industry’s story.
Host consumer and partner focused annual ag banquet recognizing a “Hero in Ag”.
Sponsor ag economic development study and promotion.
Working Lands Conservation
Partner with existing organizations to promote working lands and conservation methods.
Sponsor an annual Conservation Practice Award that promotes innovative and comprehensive working land and natural resource conservation methods.