MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Among those in the audience for the Farm Bill Forum at Dakotafest Wednesday was democratic Governor Candidate Jamie Smith.

Smith says he heard about a lot of possibilities of partnerships with ag producers.

Smith says connecting the farm bill with nutrition programs is an example of good politics.

Smith, of Sioux Falls, is current House Minority Leader and faces republican incumbent Governor Kristi Noem and Libertarian Tracey Quint in November.