VIEWPOINT | South Dakota freedom, crops will shape U.S. national security
Guest column by Commissioner Bill Even, Governor's Office of Economic Development
America’s security depends on more than military strength. It depends on whether we produce what we need, when we need it, on our own soil. That includes food. Food security is national security, and South Dakota is ready to lead.
Gov. Larry Rhoden’s declaration that national security will be South Dakota’s “next big industry” reflects where our economy is heading. National security is no longer a single sector. It is a cohesive system that includes cybersecurity, defense manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, domestic supply chains and strong, stable food production.
