South Dakota is Open for Opportunity, and we had a chance to prove that in a big way recently! Smithfield announced plans to build a new, state-of-the-art processing facility on the outskirts of Sioux Falls. This will be the largest business investment in South Dakota’s history, and it represents confidence in our people, our producers, and our future.
My administration has worked closely with local leaders for the past year to help make this opportunity happen. I’ve been calling this announcement a “quadruple win,” because it truly is a win in four different ways.
First, it’s a win for agriculture…