South Dakota Apiculture
We are compiling an ever growing list of manufacturers from large corporations down to individuals that owns, produces and/or sells Apiculture made here in South Dakota.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising bees. These establishments may collect and gather honey; and/or sell queen bees, packages of bees, royal jelly, bees' wax, propolis, venom, and/or other bee products.
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Black Hills Honey Farm
Black Hills Honey Farm has been beekeeping and manufacturing natural products "From The Hive" since 2001. Black Hills Honey Farm's apiculture standards are developed with the primary focus on the health of honey bees and the sustainability of beekeeping. We seek to define the best practices for natural beekeeping with these priorites as guides, and with the secondary focus on the agricultural products of apicultural products of apiculture (honey, pollen, and propolis).South Beekota
Golden Valley Apiaries L.L.C. is a family owned and operated, Belvidere, South Dakota based "Bee" business. South Beekota is the trademark of Golden Valley's retail product line. Our primary products are pure raw "sweet clover" honey with candle making, pollination and Russian bee sales for additional income. This natural, raw honey is made from predominately yellow "sweet clover" plants.Share
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#1 - Food Manufacturing
Industries in the food manufacturing sector transform livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. The industry groups are distinguished by the raw materials (generally of animal or vegetable origin) processed into food products.
There are a total of 8,484 persons employed in food manufacturing, comprising 21.0 % of South Dakota's manufacturing workforce & 2.59% of South Dakota's total workforce. There are 113 business establishments in the food manufacturing sector. Important sub-sectors include; Animal slaughtering and processing (5,629 workers), Dairy product manufacturing (1,192 workers), and Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (between 500 & 999 workers.)
#2 - Machinery Manufacturing
Industries in the Machinery Manufacturing subsector create end products that apply mechanical force, for example, the application of gears and levers, to perform work. Some important processes for the manufacture of machinery are forging, stamping, bending, forming, and machining that are used to shape individual pieces of metal. Processes, such as welding and assembling are used to join separate parts together.
There are a total of 5,943 persons employed in machinery manufacturing, comprising 14.7 % of South Dakota's manufacturing workforce & 1.81% of South Dakota's total workforce. There are 100 business establishments in the machinery manufacturing sector. Important sub-sectors include; Agriculture, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing (2,112 workers), Construction machinery manufacturing (between 1,000 & 2,499 workers), and General purpose machinery manufacturing (1,793 workers).
#3 - Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Industries in the Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing subsector transform metal into intermediate or end products, other than machinery, computers and electronics, and metal furniture, or treat metals and metal formed products fabricated elsewhere.
There are a total of 3,736 persons employed in Fabricated Metal Product manufacturing, comprising 9.2 % of South Dakota's manufacturing workforce & 1.14% of South Dakota's total workforce. There are 164 business establishments in the Fabricated Metal Product manufacturing sector. Important sub-sectors include; Architectural and structural metals manufacturing (1,619 workers), Ornamental and architectural metal products manufacturing (1,139 workers), and Machine shops (711 workers).