Agriculture is the state's number one industry.
Bearing such a force on South Dakota means that agriculture attracts the attention of policy makers and the university system. Agriculture has undergone many changes in the last century and will continue to change with new technology and changing markets. The public university system will continue to be a supporting pillar for agriculture in South Dakota. Future employment trends indicate that the agricultural sector will continue to be a factor in selected areas of employment growth and opportunity. Two Ag fields, first-line supervisors and farm and ranch managers, are likely to see growth in job opportunities, while other areas will remain constant or decline.