About Us

An Association built on being a UNIFIED VOICE for Agriculture.



Our Mission:

The South Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA) is a state-wide trade association that advocates for a sustainable agri-business climate through collaborative policy leadership, continuous education, and effective communication.

Who We Are:

SDABA member companies and their employees are committed to supplying modern agriculture the basic needs and essential support to grow South Dakota’s number one industry.  Members include businesses in manufacturing, wholesale and retail which represent business sectors including agronomic inputs (crop protection, plant nutrition and seed) livestock feed and nutrition, grain marketing and operations, equipment, and agribusiness related services.  With more than 550 members, SDABA is the leading advocate for South Dakota agricultural businesses.

Goals and Objectives:

  • Promote and encourage the safe and environmentally sound handling of grain, plant nutrients and crop protection products.
  • Ensure growers and consumers have the technologies they need to protect crops, communities, and ecosystems from the threat of pests, weeds, and diseases in an environmentally sustainable way
  • Educate and influence public officials and strategic partners on public policy issues affecting members.
  • Deliver focused educational programs and resources that meet member needs.


History


1962: The South Dakota Fertilizer Association was incorporated

1971: The name was changed to the South Dakota Fertilizer and Ag Chemical Association

2002: The name was changed to the South Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA) 

2022:  The South Dakota Grain and Feed Association merged with SDABA making the largest association in South Dakota representing ag retailers and elevators and those companies who support them.



Privacy Policy

SD Agri-Business Association (SDABA) believes strongly in the protection of personal privacy and is committed to complying with the state and federal regulations that govern the collection and use of personal information. 

How do we obtain your personal data?

At South Dakota Agri-Business Association, ensuring the privacy of our website visitors is an important concern. We will not collect any personal information about our online visitors unless it is submitted voluntarily, in which case we will act in a responsible manner to protect your personal information.

When filling out any form or registering for any event on the South Dakota Agri-Business Association website, you may be added to a database for future communication, or for statistical purposes. 

Third Parties

We are committed to keeping your personal information confidential; we will not share your personal information with any third-party individuals or companies, without your permission.

SDABA maintains its membership system and webpage via MemberLeap.  For information on how your personal information is used and protected by MemberLeap, refer to their privacy policy.



Contact Us

320 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD  57501
Phone: 605/224-2445
Fax:  605/224-9913