Three South Dakota Agricultural Organizations To Host Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at SDSU Football Game
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South Dakota Corn Utilization Council contact:
Amanda Bechen, Senior Director Marketing and Communications
Office: 605.334.0100 • Email: amandab@sdcorn.org
South Dakota Pork Producers Council contact:
Abbey Riemenschneider, Director of Programs and Communication
Office: 605.332.1600 • Email: abbeyr@sdppc.org
South Dakota Soybean Checkoff contact:
Maggie Vander Laan, Communications Specialist
Office: 605.330.9942 • Email: mvanderlaan@sdsoybean.org
Three South Dakota Agricultural Organizations to Host Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at SDSU Football Game
Brookings, S.D. – September 22, 2025 — South Dakota's agricultural producers will be celebrated this fall as the South Dakota Pork Producers Council, the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff, and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council join forces to host a free Farmer Appreciation Tailgate at the South Dakota State University football game on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The free tailgate will begin at 9:00 AM outside Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium ahead of the 2:00 PM kickoff vs. Mercyhurst. Fans are invited to enjoy free pork burgers, refreshments and a celebration of South Dakota’s farming community.
“Farmers are the backbone of South Dakota, and this tailgate is one small way we can say thank you,” said Abbey Riemenschneider, Director of Programs and Communication at the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. “We’re proud to share pork raised right here in our state with farm families at this event.”
“Soybeans are part of so many everyday products that people don’t always realize,” said David Struck, President, South Dakota Soybean Checkoff. “This tailgate is a great chance to connect our farmers with the community and showcase the impact of agriculture in our state.”
“Corn farming touches every corner of South Dakota — from feeding livestock to fueling cars,” said Jim Ketelhut, President, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council. “We’re excited to join our partners in celebrating the hardworking farm families who keep our state strong.”
This event will honor the hardworking men and women who raise the food that feed our families. Corn and soybean farmers are preparing for harvest and will spend long hours in the combine. This event is the perfect opportunity to show farmers that their long hours do not go unnoticed.
These three organizations are committed to supporting the agricultural interests of our state and have come together most recently to fund the new South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility.
Event Details:
- What: Farmer Appreciation Tailgate
- When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Where: Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings, SD
For more information, visit sdcorn.org. The event is open to all football fans and community members.
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About the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council is responsible for the collection and administration of a one-cent-per-bushel corn check-off program. Money raised through that program funds research and development of new uses and markets for corn and corn byproducts that benefit South Dakota corn growers.
About the South Dakota Soybean Checkoff
The South Dakota Soybean Checkoff creates profit opportunities for South Dakota soybean farmers.
About the South Dakota Pork Producers Council
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council is a unified and engaged advocate that promotes, with integrity, the image and growth of the South Dakota pork industry through education, research, marketing and responsible policy. It is a respected leader advocating for sustainable, responsible growth of the South Dakota Pork Industry that benefits our producers, consumers, and communities.