shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com February 25, 2020 • Page 3 New Members Appointed To South Dakota Conservation Commission Pierre, S.D. – Doug Hansen of Webster, Charlie Moe of Rosebud, Bill Coburn of Spearfish, and Dusty Rodiek of Brookings have been appointed by Gov. Kristi Noem to the State Conservation Commission. Hansen will serve as the At-Large representative. Moe and Coburn will serve as the tree industry representative. Rodiek will serve as the as the Municipal League representative. “These appointees bring a wealth of experiences to the Conservation Commission,” said South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Kim Vanneman. “Their knowledge and experiences of conservation practices have been invaluable during their past tenures.” Hansen, Moe, Coburn, and Rodiek will serve with five others on the State Conservation Commission. Their terms expire on Dec. 31, 2022. The Commission, which has administrative oversight of South Dakota’s 69 Conservation Districts, is charged with overseeing the development and implementation of the State Coordinated Plan and setting natural resources policy. For more information, please visit http://sdda. sd.gov/conservationforestry/conservation/ conservationcommission/membersminutes/. Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $32.5 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 132,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Funds Available For Specialty Crop Advancement PIERRE, S.D. –The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) announces that funds will be available for Specialty Crop Block Grants. Grant funds can be used for marketing, promotion, research, food safety, nutrition, distribution, and best management practices to advance the specialty crop industry. Specialty crops are generally defined as fruits, nuts, vegetables, honey, and some turf and ornamental crops. A full list of specialty crops is also available on the USDA website. “These grants give farmers a way to increase the demand for the specialty crops they are already growing,” said South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) Grant and Loan Specialist Nicole Prince. “This year’s projects are 4x4 Short Box GFP Hopes To Reopen Randall Creek Campground & 17 December 2 & 3 , 9 & 10 , 16 Bring Your Cameras! In Time For Memorial Day nd PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials say the campground at Randall Creek Recreation Area near Pickstown could be for ready for campers as early as midMay. The bridge leading into the campground is being replaced following flood damage last spring. The day-use area and boat ramp remained open and accessible to vehicles. However, with the bridge unusable, the campground has been closed since last March. “We’re excited to get back into the campground, and we know our visitors are too,” said Jon Corey, District Park Supervisor. “The wet conditions and flooding hit everybody pretty hard last year. We’re all looking forward to a well-deserved summer of camping, fishing and roasting marshmallows.” Corey says the bridge is expected to be completed by Memorial Day weekend, but the park isn’t ready to start taking reservations just yet. “Normally, reservations open 90 days before arrival,” he said. “Reservations for mid-May arrivals start opening right about now, but we’re going to hold off opening them up just yet. We want the construction crew to get a good start, and we’ll evaluate in mid-March. That will allow us to make a better determination about May and June availability.” Camping reservations at Randall Creek for arrivals before June 19 will open once a more solid completion date can be determined. Visitors can follow the construction project on the park’s Facebook page, facebook.com/ NorthPointRandallCreek. To sign up for email notifications about reservations opening, contact parkinfo@state. sd.us. ? Smile. rd th th th th • 1-3:00PM maximizing the value of specialty crops and contributing to South Dakota’s greater agricultural economy.” Stakeholders have identified this year’s top priorities as enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops through increased sales, increased access, and greater capacity as well as sustainable practices of specialty crop production resulting in increased yield, reduced inputs, increased efficiency, increased economic return, and/ or conservation or resources. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2020. This year, SDDA is asking for proposals prior to USDA announcement of funding, so applicants should base their budgets on their project needs. Projects that are selected for funding will 2012 Chevy Silverado W/T have the opportunity to meet with the review team and make additional adjustments to the budget based on the grant funding awarded to the state. Applications should be submitted via email to nicole.prince@state.sd.us and kim.paxton@state. sd.us, in Word format only by April 3, 2020. For additional information, please contact Nicole Prince, Grant and Loan Specialist, at 605-773-5436 or SDDA’s Office at 523 E Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 57501. Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $32.5 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 132,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. 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