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South Dakota Farmers to be Celebrated at Free Farmer Appreciation Tailgate

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South Dakota's agricultural producers will be recognized for their hard work and dedication as the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council join forces to host a free Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at the South Dakota State University football game on September 27, 2025. The event will feature free pork burgers, refreshments, and a celebration of the state's farming community. This tailgate is one way to show appreciation for the farmers who are the backbone of South Dakota, said Abbey Riemenschneider, Director of Programs and Communication at the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. The organizations are committed to supporting the agricultural interests of the state and have come together to fund the new South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility.

Key Takeaways:

  • The South Dakota Pork Producers Council, the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council are hosting a free Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at the South Dakota State University football game on September 27, 2025.
  • The event will begin at 9:00 AM and will feature free pork burgers, refreshments, and a celebration of South Dakota's farming community.
  • The organizations are committed to supporting the agricultural interests of the state and have come together to fund the new South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility.
  • Corn and soybean farmers will be honored for their hard work and dedication, particularly during the harvest season.
  • Abbey Riemenschneider, Director of Programs and Communication at the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, stated that farmers are the backbone of South Dakota and deserve appreciation.
  • David Struck, President of the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, highlighted the importance of soybeans in everyday products and the need to connect farmers with the community.
  • Jim Ketelhut, President of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, emphasized that corn farming touches every corner of South Dakota and is essential for feeding livestock and fueling cars.
  • The event is a way to show appreciation for farmers who spend long hours in the combine during the harvest season.

Statistics:

  • The event will take place on September 27, 2025, at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD.
  • The free tailgate will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, concurrent with the 2:00 PM kickoff against Mercyhurst.
  • The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council collects and administers a one-cent-per-bushel corn check-off program.
  • The program funds research and development of new uses and markets for corn and corn byproducts that benefit South Dakota corn growers.

Sources:

  • South Dakota Corn Council & South Dakota Corn Growers Association
  • South Dakota Pork Producers Council
  • South Dakota Soybean Checkoff
  • South Dakota Corn Utilization Council

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