Board Members

Shawn Freeland

Shawn Freeland

Caputa, SD

Shawn Freeland, is the current chairman of the SDSHC Board of Directors.

Candice Mizera

Candice Mizera

McLaughlin, SD

Candice Mizera is the current vice chairman of the SDSHC Board of Directors

Terry Ness

Terry Ness

Pierre, SD

Terry Ness is the current secretary/treasurer of the SDSHC Board of Directors.

David Kruger

David Kruger

Twin Brooks, SD

Don Nickelson

Don Nickelson

Frederick, SD

Roy Thompson

Roy Thompson

Akaska, SD

Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson

Frankfort, SD

Van Mansheim

Van Mansheim

Colome, SD

Levi Neuharth

Levi Neuharth

Fort Pierre, SD

Advisors to the Board

Dan Forgey - Advisor

Dan Forgey - Advisor

Gettysburg, SD

Bryan Jorgensen - Advisor

Bryan Jorgensen - Advisor

Ideal, SD

Doug Sieck - Advisor

Doug Sieck - Advisor

Selby, SD

Dennis Hoyle - Advisor

Dennis Hoyle - Advisor

Roscoe, SD

Ally Binger, Youth Advisor

Ally Binger, Youth Advisor

Cutler Michalski, Youth Advisor

Cutler Michalski, Youth Advisor

West River Soil Health School Registration Open!

In 2024, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition will host an additional Soil Health School in west of the Missouri River! The 2024 West River Soil Health School with be held June 26-27 near Caputa, SD! This school will focus on issues specific to the land, climate, and ag production systems of wester South Dakota. Class size is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged!

News & Events

Farmer reaps higher yields by interseeding soybeans

Farmer reaps higher yields by interseeding soybeans

By Stan Wise Alex Frasier has spent a lot of time studying what it takes to grow a successful crop. After studying ag production and precision technology at Lake Area Technical College, he has worked in ag retail and currently works as an agronomist in Aberdeen, SD....

Wintertime is decision time

Wintertime is decision time

By Stan Wise PIERRE, SD – It’s often said that the best time to start improving your land was 20 years ago, but the second-best time is right now. That statement might be harder for ranchers to swallow with winter on their doorstep, nothing growing in their pastures,...