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Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People, Healthy Communities
Your gift is an investment in programs that support the advancement of land stewardship and profitability by nurturing life from the soil up. Your support makes possible the continuation of research that reflects the awareness that soil is a living ecosystem while promoting healthy management of the soil and bolstering our efforts to share the message that soil health is essential for sustaining the basic necessities of life – food, water, air, and shelter – for future generations. Healthy soil for the growing and production of healthy food allows us to be healthy people.
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Donate To The SDSHC
The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation will aid the SDSHC in continuing to educate and engage research, working towards improved soil health in South Dakota.
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We are an organization eligible to receive tax deductible contributions. Your gift may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance applicable to your specific situation. We will email you a donation receipt. Please retain it for your records, as it may be required to substantiate your charitable contribution for tax purposes, subject to applicable law.
Can I cancel my recurring donation?
Of course. You always remain in full control of your recurring donation, and you’re free to change or cancel it at any time.
Can I donate by mail or phone?
Yes, you can mail your donation to:
South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
116 N Euclid Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Or call us at 605-280-4190 to donate over the phone.
Registration Open for 2026 Soil Health Schools!
The Coalition will host two Soil Health Schools in 2026! The West River Soil Health School is set for June 24-25 near Caputa, SD, and the South Dakota Soil Health School is set for Sept. 15-17 near Twin Brooks and Marvin, SD. These events are designed for agricultural producers as well as anyone with an interest in learning how to manage soils for resiliency and profit. The agenda features classroom style presentations by producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health, to an average class size of 30-40. Registration is open, so check out our events page to learn more!
News & Events
Building operational resilience with soil health
By Stan Wise South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE, SD – Resilience. It’s one of the prizes that keeps conservation-minded land managers striving for improved soil health. Operational resilience in the face of floods, market fluctuations, rising input costs,...
Awards Announced at Soil Health Conference
During the Tenth Annual Soil Health Conference, Jan. 13-14 in Aberdeen, SD, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition announced the winners of its two annual awards as well as the winners of its student essay and video contests. Doug Sieck was named the 2026 Legacy Award...
Farmers growing profits and soil health with winter camelina
By Stan Wise By now, most people working in agriculture have heard that growing a cover crop after a cash crop is harvested can make a big difference in soil health. Healthy soil pays off in a number of ways, including reduced input costs and increased operational...