14 Broadcaster Press March 27, 2012 www.broadcasteronline.com S.D. ag officials to visit China this month Dual trade missions are taking two South Dakota agriculture officials to China later this month. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Walt Bones will be part of Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s trade delegation to China, and Lucas Lentsch, Director of Ag Development in the South Dakota Department of Agriculture, will be part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to China. “At no other time in the history of our country has food production been more in demand. With seven billion people in the world, demand is ? VCDC not going to diminish,” Lentsch said. “Opening up trade conversations with the world’s most populous country is a great opportunity for South Dakota’s agricultural businesses.” The demand for protein, such as pork and whey, is increasing in China, and South Dakota is uniquely positioned to export those products. The USDA trade mission will strengthen partnerships between U.S. and Chinese businesses and enhance job growth in the United States. The trade mission is expected to be USDA's largest to date, with representatives from more speeches.’ Michele said, ‘No, I haven’t. I’ve heard him give the same speech a thousand times.’” Glenn did devote a few moments of his talk to Coyote football. “I need to tell you how happy I am about the coaching staff,” he said. “Most of the guys stayed on here with us, and they are some fantastic young men. I’ve never been part of staff of guys who have worked this hard, who have so much energy, and are so personable and so pointed. “That’s why I absolutely think we are going to have success here in our time,” Glenn said. “Recruiting was just a treat.” During the process of traveling throughout the Midwest to attract prospective players, and at times hosting young athletes in the community as they visited USD, “we really bonded tremendously as a coaching staff, and everyone made me feel From Page 13 by the VCDC board demonstrated that the community needed funding to stimulate further economic development. The banquet crowd was already in a very good mood before Preister’s announcement. It had dined on a meal prepared by Pro’s Bar & Grill and listened to the highly energetic Coach Glenn. Glenn devoted most of his talk to simply entertaining his audience with his unique wit and humorous stories. Some of his tales included his wife, Michele, who sat just a few feet away from the podium. “We were at a deal like this once, and as we were leaving, a lady came up to Michele and said, ‘Boy, I bet you’ve heard your husband give a thousand than 40 U.S. agribusinesses and six state departments of Agriculture accompanying USDA Acting Under Secretary Michael Scuse. Scuse will lead the trade mission to China from March 23-28, beginning in Chengdu, one of the most important economic, transportation, and communication centers in western China and home of USDA's newest Agricultural Trade Office. Participants will then travel on to Shanghai, a hub of global commerce and the most populous city in the world. The goal of the mission is to position U.S. participants to very, very welcome,” he said. Glenn said USD football competed directly with other teams in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and did very well. “We got our fair share – I can’t sit here and tell you that we got them all, but there’s a tight end out of Omaha – Matt Miller – who signed here at South Dakota. He was offered at Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota State, North Dakota, South Dakota State, and Illinois State, and he inked with us.” He added that another highlight of the recruiting season was signing a very athletic receiver from Ottumwa, IA. “His selections were down to Army, to which he had already been appointed, South Dakota State, and he wanted (to study) business, so he chose the University of South Dakota,” Glenn said. “Not because of me, but basically because of the Very Nice, Ready to Move into, Single Story, 1-Bedroom Home in Burbank, SD enter or expand their presence in China by getting firsthand market information, access to Chinese government decision makers and one-on-one meetings with business contacts, potential agents, distributers and importers. China was South Dakota’s third-largest trading partner last year, with $105 million worth of goods exported from South Dakota to China. South Dakota’s exports to China have increased 200 percent in the last five years. The North Dakota Trade Office is assisting South Dakota delegation with the trade great job that our business school has done.” He credited the many positive developments that have occurred at the university in the past decade. “Those of you who have been on campus know what I’m talking about,” Glenn said. “The place is amazing. I haven’t been here for a while, but I can point to (USD President) Jim Abbott and the people he’s had working for him in the past 10 to 15 years. The university has just gone off the chart. “It’s really special, and I think it’s a big part of everything we’re doing here with the Chamber, and I’m proud to be part of it.” In remarks made at the start of Tuesday’s festivities, Howe noted the positive influence that the VCDC has had on the Vermillion community. “Our organization this year grew in membership, and we have had successful mission. “Working with our friends from North Dakota raises the profile for agricultural exports from this region,” said Bones. Agriculture is South Dakota's No. 1 industry, generating nearly $21 billion in annual economic activity and employing more than 80,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, preserve and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at http://sdda.sd.gov or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. events throughout the year,” he said. “We continue to see increases in some of our indicators, such as visitor spending, and we’ve seen growth in new business and employment opportunities for our citizens. “Right now, as an organization, I think we’re banging on all cylinders, and we’re very proud of the accomplishments that we’ve had this past year,” Howe said. “But the successes that we’ve had didn’t occur in a vacuum. It takes people who are willing to work hard and sacrifice. It takes people who are willing to work as a team.” Notice The Fairview Township Board wants your input on a new maintainer. 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