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Our Vision
The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, led by farmers and ranchers, supports the advancement of land stewardship and profitability by nurturing life from the soil up.
Our Mission
The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition works in collaboration with agriculturalists to support the implementation of practices to improve soil health. Our producer-led organization offers resources, training, and events that demonstrate how healthy soil results in vibrant communities.
Contact Us
(605) 280-4190
116 N. Euclid Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
Cindy Zenk
Executive Director
43968 139th St., Webster, SD, 57274
USDA-NRCS Field Office
(605) 280-4190 (Work Cell)
cindy@sdsoil.org
Stan Wise
Communications Coordinator
Aberdeen USDA-NRCS Field Office
(605) 368-4091 (Work Cell)
stan@sdsoil.org
Austin Carlson
Soil Health Technician
Flandreau USDA-NRCS Field Office
(605) 323-8061
austin@sdsoil.org
2027 Soil Health Conference
The 2027 Soil Health Conference is set for Jan. 26-27 in Sioux Falls! Our outstanding lineup of speakers includes Keith Berns, Chuck Rice, Erin Martin, and many more!
News & Events
Managing Livestock and Soil with Invisible Fence
By Maddy Kludt PIERRE, SD – A fence that doesn’t exist might sound impossible, but it became a reality for a group of South Dakota cattle producers this summer. Through South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Virtual Fencing Program, producers were able to use Gallagher...
FFA Regional Land Judging Winners Receive Scholarships
SD FFA Foundation Rapid City (October 2026) – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of five $100 scholarships for students placing first in one of the five South Dakota Regional Land Evaluation Competitions this fall. 2026 scholarship...
Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability
By Stan Wise For an agricultural operation to thrive, producers must sometimes look at the big picture and make decisions to benefit the long-term success of their farm or ranch. Changes made on a farm now might take years to realize their positive effects, but those...