Public Affairs Team

The Public Affairs Team serves DANR's mission by providing accurate and timely information to its stakeholders through consistent and professional interactions with everyone we meet. Our responsibilities include media communications, policy development, public information, event organization, digital content management, and stakeholder relations.

Dana Munyon

Public Affairs Specialist

Cheyenne Tant

Policy Advisor

Timothy Schoonhoven

Policy Advisor

Brian Faris

Strategic Project Coordinator

Zach Walters

Digital Content Manager

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Contested Cases Public Notices
  • DANR Hosting a Virtual Meeting on Draft General Water Pollution Control Permits for CAFOs
  • DANR Announces Over $24 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
  • Urban and Community Forestry Grant Deadline Approaching
  • DANR Accepting Applications for Water Quality Projects
  • Variety of New and "Back by Popular Demand" Events Held at SD State Fair
  • Day Sponsors Offer Special Activities at the SD State Fair
  • The South Dakota State Fair Presents First Dakota Football at the Fair
  • The SHED Groundbreaking Ceremony
  • Ways to Save Money at the State Fair
  • Ultimate Peaceful Pines Senior Living Grand Family Giveaway
  • DANR Announces More Than $105 Million of Additional ARPA Grants for Statewide Environmental Projects
  • DANR Announces $5 Million for Statewide Riparian Buffer Initiative
  • DANR Releases Final Agenda for the 2024 Governor's Agricultural Summit
  • Jerry Oster Named 2024 Governor's Ag Ambassador
  • Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Lennox, SD
  • Goo Goo Dolls to kick off South Dakota State Fair Concert Series
  • DANR Announces More Than $172 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
  • DEXtravaganza to Feature Country Music Superstar Thomas Rhett
  • South Dakota State Fair and DANR to Announce the DEXtravaganza Concert Act
  • Become a KCBS Certified BBQ Judge or Table Captain
  • South Dakota State Fair Makes First Concert Announcement
  • South Dakota State Fairgrounds Announces Renaming of Key Buildings
  • DANR Invites Projects that Enhance Specialty Crops in South Dakota
  • Governor's Ag Ambassador Nominations Sought
  • DANR Seeks Comments on Draft Integrated Report
  • DANR Accepting Applications for Food System Infrastructure Grants
  • Farm Credit Services of America Contribution to The SHED Announced
  • Agtegra Cooperative Announces Contribution to the "Raise The SHED" Campaign
  • DANR Accepting Applications for the Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program
  • Brand Board Announces District Supervisors for Brand Inspection Program
  • SD State Fair Starts Strong, Ends with Record Breaking Heat
  • Urban and Community Forestry Grant Deadline Approaching
  • DANR Announces More Than $19 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
  • First Bank & Trust Challenges South Dakota Community Banks to Match Contribution to The SHED
  • South Dakota Timed Event Championship Winners Announced
  • Lt. Governor Rhoden, DANR, and SD Trade Kick Off Trade Mission to Mexico
  • CONFIRMED ANTHRAX - Beth Thompson, JD, DVM, State Veterinarian - September 12, 2023
  • The Dakota Events CompleX - Bringing the Vision to Life
  • DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota
  • DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota
  • Day Sponsors Offer Special Activities at the SD State Fair
  • Ways to Save Money at the State Fair
  • Variety of Western, Rodeo, and Specialty Events to Be Held at SD State Fair
  • DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota
  • Emergency Use of Loveland Malathion 57EC to Control Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Approved
  • Wilbur-Ellis Contribution to The SHED Announced
  • Dakota Star Competition to Showcase South Dakota's Singers
  • DANR Accepting Applications for Water Quality Projects
  • Deadlines Approaching for SD State Fair Open Class Entries
  • DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota
  • The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Contribution to The SHED Announced
  • DANR Announces Nearly $60 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
  • Nef and Gonzenbach Families Named 2023 Governor's Ag Ambassador
  • DANR Announces 2023 Speakers and Tour Locations for the Governor's Ag Summit
  • Public Asked to Help with Statewide Lead Service Line Inventory
  • Huron Community Foundation Grant to The SHED Announced
  • Reminder - Upcoming Cutoff Date for Dicamba Use in South Dakota
  • Wheel Jam & Original South Dakota BBQ Championships Bring Action to State Fairgrounds This Weekend
  • Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash and ATV Big Air Tour Return to the 2023 State Fair
  • Registration Open for South Dakota's Largest Classroom at the SD State Fair
  • DANR and DOH Announce Air Quality Alert for South Dakota
  • Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Baltic
  • South Dakota Soybean Checkoff Contribution to The SHED Announced
  • South Dakota State Fair Admission Passes Available for Read & Win Program
  • State Fair Seeks Guest Entertainers on Centennial Stage
  • South Dakota Century Farms & Ranches Invited to Apply for Recognition
  • South Dakota State Fair Foundation Announces 'Raise The SHED: The Grand Drive'
  • South Dakota State Fair Foundation Announces Major Contribution to The SHED
  • Carly Pearce Joins South Dakota State Fair Grandstand Entertainment Lineup
  • South Dakota State Fair and 4-H Announce the 2023 Livestock Schedules
  • DANR Announces Over $90 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects
  • DANR Announces 2023 Governor's Ag Summit and Requests Nominations for the Governor's Ag Ambassador Award
  • New Incentives to Improve Water Quality in the Big Sioux Lead to RBI Program Sign-up
  • EPA Approves Requested Labeling Amendments on Dicamba in South Dakota
  • South Dakota State Fair Bringing Comedy to the Grandstands
  • South Dakota State Fair Announces Lady A to Play at 2023 State Fair
  • Teachers Encouraged to Enter Students' Work in the South Dakota State Fair
  • Grant Proposals Requested for Projects that Promote Specialty Crops
  • Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Union County - State Quarantine to be Extended
  • DANR Announces More Than $103.5 Million for South Dakota Environmental Projects