The merger has received mixed reactions from the state's largest agriculture groups. I look forward to continue working as an ambassador to the agriculture industry.” “We are excited for the potential that this merger has to unleash the next generation of agriculture for our state. “Governor Noem and I are the only farmer/rancher duo in the country to be serving as Governor and Lieutenant Governor,” he said in a statement. Larry Rhoden previously served as interim Secretary of Agriculture for the state and will continue to serve as Agriculture Ambassador. “Governor Noem has a tremendous vision for the next generation of agriculture, and we’re excited to see it through,” he said.
Roberts, in a statement, said he is excited "for the synergies that this merger will create." It will also save taxpayers money by streamlining the state’s regulatory bodies, eliminating redundancies, and creating a better customer service experience for all.” “This merger will simplify life for South Dakota’s agriculture producers by creating a one-stop shop in state government. “With this merger, we are fostering sustainable agriculture and conservation that we can pass on to our kids and grandkids,” Noem said in a statement. The orders must come within five legislative days of the start of a legislative session then are enacted in 90 days unless a majority of members of either the state House or Senate disapprove of it. Hunter Roberts, current Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and acting-Secretary of Agriculture, will serve as the cabinet secretary for the new department, a statement from Noem's office said.Īccording to the South Dakota Constitution, governors are allowed to make such organizational orders unilaterally. Under the order, both former departments are to be abolished, with their duties transferred to a new department to be called the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Kristi Noem has signed an executive order to merge the state Department of Agriculture and the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
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