South Dakota Qualification for Farming is a set of criteria that must be met in order to obtain a farming license in the state of South Dakota. The qualifications vary depending on the type of farming the applicant wishes to pursue. Generally, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid South Dakota driver’s license or state ID, pass a background check, have a minimum of four years of farming experience, and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and regulations governing agriculture in South Dakota. The two types of South Dakota Qualification for Farming are Commercial and Non-Commercial. Commercial applicants must have a minimum of four years of commercial farming experience and possess a valid South Dakota driver’s license or state ID. Non-Commercial applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience in non-commercial farming and possess a valid South Dakota driver’s license or state ID. In addition, both commercial and non-commercial applicants must pass a background check and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and regulations governing agriculture in South Dakota.