PIERRE, S.D. – Glenn Muller of Davis, South Dakota, has been selected as the 2025 Governor’s Ag Ambassador for his lifelong contributions to the pork industry and South Dakota agriculture.
“Ag is king in South Dakota, and I am incredibly proud of the dedicated individuals like Glenn who keep our number one industry thriving,”said Governor Rhoden. “Glenn represents the very best of our ag community – someone who is thoughtful, hard-working, and deeply rooted in service to others. His decades of commitment to the pork industry and South Dakota agriculture have made a lasting impact across our state.”
Glenn grew up on a farrow-to-finish swine operation near Davis, South Dakota, where he and his family still reside. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from South Dakota State University and held multiple agriculture education roles before joining Smithfield Foods.
Glenn has long been involved with the South Dakota Pork Producers Council (SDPPC) serving on the board and as board president from 1991-92. Since 2010, he has served as their Executive Director, playing a key role in supporting agricultural growth, advocating for responsible and practical regulations, and developing industry-wide collaboration.
Governor Rhoden will present Glenn with his award at the 2025 Governor’s Ag Summit in historic Deadwood, South Dakota, at the Deadwood Mountain Grand on June 17 and 18. In addition, attendees can hear from Bernt Nelson with American Farm Bureau, Jack Hubbard with Berman & Co, Dr. Brett Kaysen with National Pork Board, Alan Hojer with South Dakota Ag Foundation and a Forestry Roundtable. The following day will feature industry tours.
The event is free, and attendance is open to all, however pre-registration is required. To learn more, visit the Ag Summit website.
Past Governor’s Ag Ambassador recipients include the Nef & Gonzenbach Families, Walt Bones, Jeff Lakner, Paul Casper, Roger Scheibe, Lake Area Tech, Michelle Rook, Dr. Bob Thaler, Brad Greenway, Mike Held, Jim Woster, Dr. Dan Gee and Jerry Oster.
