Soil Health Improvement
and Planning Project
Project Overview
The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Program has designated funds in South Dakota to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners and operators within the program’s active watershed project areas or near an impaired water body who are willing to help improve water quality by adopting certain soil health best management practices.
Project Application
The application for financial and technical assistance under the Soil Health Improvement and Planning Project should be filled out and returned to any South Dakota Soil Health Coalition staff member. Staff member contact information is available in the project overview. Once the application is received and evaluated, SDSHC will contact you with next steps.
Registration Open for 2026 Soil Health Conference!
The 2026 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 13-14 in Aberdeen, SD. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to learn more about soil health land management practices! In addition to the keynote speakers, this conference will feature breakout sessions, discussion panels, award presentations, demonstrations, vendor booths, student contests, and more! This is a chance to network with experienced sustainable agriculture producers and experts and brainstorm solutions for your land management challenges!
News & Events
SD Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Applicants
Sand County Foundation Applications are being accepted for the 2026 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife...
Fall harvest reveals wildlife benefits of soil health
By Janelle Atyeo for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE, SD – Judging by the number of pheasants stirred up from his fields during corn harvest, Craig Stehly was anticipating a bountiful hunting season. He attributes that to the weather, a good hatch this...
Interseeding Alfalfa for Soil Health
By Stan Wise Late summer is a good time for producers to inspect their alfalfa fields and address any problem areas. If there are any bare spots or a stand reduction caused by heat stress, flooding, drought or cold temperatures the previous winter, producers can seed...