BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) - The state Department of Agriculture has scheduled the 2016 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit for next week in Brookings.
The gathering on June 2 will feature panel discussions on agricultural policy, the weather’s impact on agriculture, water quality and how some producers implement stewardship and conservation practices on their operations.
Representatives from the business, finance, education, government and production agriculture sectors are expected to attend the event.
The agriculture industry in South Dakota employs more than 115,000 people and generates $25.7 billion in economic activity annually.
The event will be hosted at the Swiftel Center in Brookings. It is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required. Registration will be accepted through Tuesday at www.sdagsummit.com .
The event will also be live-streamed.
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