MISSION:
To provide policies and procedures, and maintain administrative functions for the department in an expedient and efficient manner; to provide leadership and direction for the future of South Dakota's number one industry; to work with farmers, ranchers, agricultural industry, the legislature and South Dakota's congressional delegation, as well as other state and federal agencies to assist, evaluate, and respond to issues that affect South Dakota agriculture at the state, national, and international level; and, to provide assistance, public service, and information to the farmers, ranchers, the agricultural industry, and the public about agriculture, its opportunities, challenges, and needs.

	ACTUAL FY 2004	ACTUAL FY 2005	BUDGETED FY 2006	REQUESTED FY 2007	GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDED FY 2007	RECOMMENDED INC/(DEC) FY 2007
FUNDING SOURCE:
General Funds	$465,071	$566,193	$596,338	$596,338	$614,182	$17,844
Federal Funds	0	104	48,584	48,584	49,895	1,311
Other Funds	5	0	33,928	25,896	34,279	351
Total	$465,076	$566,297	$678,850	$670,818	$698,356	$19,506
EXPENDITURE DETAIL:
Personal Services	$342,326	$393,758	$457,864	$449,832	$477,370	$19,506
Operating Expenses	122,750	172,539	220,986	220,986	220,986	0
Total	$465,076	$566,297	$678,850	$670,818	$698,356	$19,506
Staffing Level FTE:	5.8	6.5	7.5	7.0	7.5	0.0

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