SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef is the vision of South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds. The vision for this program was incorporated into the state's 2010 Initiative, a long-term plan for tourism and economic development in South Dakota. Governor Rounds, the Department of Agriculture and the Governor's Office of Economic Development partnered to turn this vision into a reality.
The goal of this program is two-fold. First, by adding value to South Dakota beef, the state's producers and processors are able to see an increase in profitability. Secondly, consumers can be confident that SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef is a safe, wholesome, quality product.
The state of South Dakota is the first governmental agency to pursue a state initiated certified beef program. The program is based on a strong foundation of state verified participation requirements for both cattle producers and beef processors that ensure program integrity and continuous improvement.
Mission
To add value to South Dakota beef products using State verified protocols that raise the standards of local beef production to provide safety and product quality assurances to discriminating consumers.
Vision
To help the state's producers share in the end sale margins of locally bred and fed beef by redefining South Dakota beef from a commodity product to one recognized as America's Best.
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