Manufacturing in Brookings County, South Dakota
There are 41 facilities listed in the register. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 21 establishments in Brookings, South Dakota in 2024, covering 4 of 21 manufacturing subsectors it publishes. Food Manufacturing accounts for 11 facilities in the register, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an employment of 582 in that industry with a location quotient of 2.65. Valero Renewable Fuels Company, LLC dba Valero Aurora Plant in Aurora had 73 employees as of 2025.
SUMMARIZED FROM THE FEDERAL FIGURES ON THIS PAGE
Map, cities and benchmark
Federal labor statistics counted at least 21 manufacturing establishments in Brookings County in 2024, employing about 858 people, counting only the industry subsectors the Bureau of Labor Statistics discloses at this level. This registry lists 41.
Facilities4 FACILITIES
| Facility | City | Industry | NAICS | Employees | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Soybean Processors | Volga | Food Manufacturing | 311222 | — | LIKELY ACTIVE |
| Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek Manufacturing | Volga | Food Manufacturing | 311119 | 20–99 | LIKELY ACTIVE |
| Schade Vineyards | Volga | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 312130 | — | LIKELY ACTIVE |
| Volga | Volga | Food Manufacturing | 311224 | 100–499 | LIKELY ACTIVE |