HOW IT BEGAN
In 2015, a group of forward thinking farmers and ranchers joined together to make a difference for the future of agriculture in our state. The South Dakota Ag Foundation was formed as an independent, industry-led nonprofit comprised of South Dakota leaders dedicated to enriching agriculture for generations to come. The South Dakota Ag Foundation is committed to being the ag community’s trusted philanthropic partner as we work to support rural communities and development of the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Endowed funds are used to invest in projects and provide grants that will have a lasting impact on the future of South Dakota agriculture. Our partners are organizations and individuals who share a love of the land, a passion for the agricultural community, and a vision for the future of our state.
Since 2015, more than $300,000 has been given to ag organizations statewide, expanding the impact of individual and corporate donations to create meaningful change in our state to benefit agriculture.
why partner with us?
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Protecting family agricultural operations keeps local economics vibrant.
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Help prepare the next generation of farmers and ranchers to be leaders in their operations and communities.
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Healthy, stable family farms and ranches means reliable and local agricultural production, which stimulates the local, state, and national economy.