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Merrigan meets with SD tribal officials

Tribal leaders in South Dakota have met with USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan this week at South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, SD and at Fort Thompson to discuss research, education and extension programs and economic development opportunities. Merrigan says USDA wants to extend program opportunities in impoverished tribal areas.  In addition, Merrigan visited an investment company and the Lakota foods facility which is the only Native American owned and operated popcorn production operation.

Merrigan meets with tribal leaders in South Dakota