South Dakota
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Department of Agriculture
Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Economic Fact Sheet
Cooperative Extension Service
  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Kevin Fridley (605-773-3796)

    Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state's initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.
  • State Survey Coordinator

    Dale Anderson (605-773-3796)

    Coordinates survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.
  • State Plant Health Director

    Bruce Helbig (605-224-1713)

    Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.
  • Pest Survey Specialist

    Greg Buntrock (605-224-1713)
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

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