South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem addressed the attendees of the Governor’s Ag Summit on Wednesday saying food security is tied to national security.  She praised the efforts of farmers and ranchers and others associated with agriculture.  Noem says agriculture leads the state’s economy.  Noem acknowledged many of the challenges South Dakota agriculture has endured during the last few years.  Governor Noem talked about the importance of agriculture to the state of South Dakota.  The South Dakota governor urged farmers and ranchers to talk to their federal elected officials about the upcoming farm bill legislation.  She says while she was a member of Congress, her discussions with farmers and ranchers proved to be most valuable.