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Assure and Enhance a SustainableDairy Environment in South Dakota Assure and Enhance a SustainableDairy Environment in South Dakota Assure and Enhance a SustainableDairy Environment in South Dakota Dairy Drive Policy News Dairy Drive The State of South Dakota has elevated the need for dairy cow numbers and simultaneously milk production demands in the growing dairy processing industry. The South Dakota Dairy Drive initiated in 2012 by dairy processors and producers incorporates many activities to meet these growth objectives. Activities in the SD Dairy Drive include presence at national Expos such as World Dairy Expo and World Ag Expo participation in regional forums such as the Dairy Experience Forum hosted by the ADA of the Midwest and instate collaboration with South Dakota State University at various events including the SDSU Dairy Drive football and basketball games. Read More Policy SDDP Pledges 2500 to Sioux Falls Open For Business Campaign In addition to being part of the coalition in opposition of the antiagriculture ballot initiative in Sioux Falls the SDDP Board of Directors has committed a contribution of 2500 to help fund the campaign in support of the Wholestone project and other business development in the state.