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SEE ALSO: Animal industry
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UF Dairy industry
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SEE ALSO: Animal industry
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UF Dairy industry
2019 Winter, 2019 Summer
2024 Spring - 2 coopies
2024 Summer - 2 copies
2024 Winter - 1 copy
2025 Spring
2025 Fall - 2 copies
2025 Winter -2 copies
2026 Winter - 1 copy
2020 Spring/Summer - 1 copy
2020 Summer - 2 copies
2021 Spring, 2021 Fall-2022 Winter - 2 copies
2023 Spring, Summer - 1 copy each
2023 Fall - 2 copies
Photograph of A.P. Ryger
Photograph of A.P. Ryger
The South Dakota Dairy Association records document its role in shaping the state's dairy industry from the early 1900s to the early 2000s. This collection includes ledgers, administrative materials, financial records, and publications that provide insight into the association's governance, advocacy, and industry impact. Annual reports, meeting minutes, and convention programs spanning a century highlight efforts to promote dairy farming practices, support producers, and establish industry standards.
Significant materials include governance documents such as the association's constitution, amendments, and certificate of incorporation, as well as financial records detailing operations and contests. Convention programs from 1911 to 1999, along with reports on industry regulations, illustrate the association's efforts to foster professional development and policy discussions. The collection also includes medals, photographs, and newspaper clippings, offering a connection to the association's legacy.
These materials provide context for understanding the evolution of South Dakota's dairy industry, reflecting broader agricultural trends, economic contributions, and the collaborative efforts that shaped the state's dairy sector.
South Dakota Dairy Association