Board Members
Brian Johnson
Frankfort, SD
Brian Johnson is the current chairman of the SDSHC Board of Directors.
Don Nickelson
Frederick, SD
Don Nickelson is the current vice chairman of the SDSHC Board of Directors
Terry Ness
Pierre, SD
Terry Ness is the current secretary/treasurer of the SDSHC Board of Directors.
Barry Little
Castlewood, SD
Candice Mizera
McLaughlin, SD
Roy Thompson
Akaska, SD
Shawn Freeland
Caputa, SD
Van Mansheim
Colome, SD
Levi Neuharth
Fort Pierre, SD
Advisors to the Board
Dan Forgey - Advisor
Gettysburg, SD
Bryan Jorgensen - Advisor
Ideal, SD
Doug Sieck - Advisor
Selby, SD
Dennis Hoyle - Advisor
Roscoe, SD
David Kruger - Advisor
Twin Brooks, SD
Cutler Michalski, Youth Advisor
Willow Lake, SD
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
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...
Consider herbicide residual impact when planting cover crops
By Lura Roti For South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE, SD – Cover crops are an increasingly popular land management tool capable of providing a numerous agricultural benefits including improved soil health, weed control, and additional revenue streams for...