The SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources held a grand opening for The Shed to be build on the SD State Fairgrounds. Governor Kristi Noem, Lt governor Larry Rhoden and DANR secretary Hunter Roberts were on hand. Noem said the future sheep facility was a long time in planning.
Sd State Fair sheep supervisor Rufus De Zeeuw talks about what it has been like for the sheep industry without a facility to use for shows.
Former sheep profession at SDSU and Aurora county sheed producer Jeff Held, speaks of the impact of the Shed.
Held talks about the versatility of the planned complex.
The estimated cost for the Shed is $8 million with a combination of contributors and state funding. Plans are to have it ready for use for the 2025 Sd State Fair.
Governor Kristi Noem
