Office of the Secretary
2021 Economic Contributions Study

2021 Statistics

DANR in cooperation with AgUnited for South Dakota, South Dakota Dairy Producers, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, Central Plains Dairy Foundation, and East River Electric Power Cooperative have released an economic contribution study of South Dakota Agriculture.

In 2021, agriculture, forestry, and related industries in South Dakota are estimated to contribute:

  • $11.7 billion in total value added
  • 129,753 jobs
  • $32.1 billion in output (sales)
  • $11.6 billion in household income

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