Events

Soil Health Conference

Large scale event bringing the leading local, regional, and international soil health experts to South Dakota. The conference features several keynote speakers as well as a variety of breakout sessions and networking opportunities. Typically, 1.5-2 days in length with an average attendance between 300-400 individuals.

Events Calendar

Access our Events Calendar for the latest opportunities to learn more about soil health and other conservation related topics. Brought to you by the SD Soil Health Coalition and many other partners in the agricultural community.

Soil Health School

The 2024 Soil Health School is set for Aug. 26-28 in Huron, SD, and it is 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.

West River Soil Health School

In 2024 the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition will a West River Soil Health School for the first time! This School, June 26-27 in Caputa, SD, will focus on issues specific to the land, climate and and ag production systems of western South Dakota. 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.

Soil Health Conference Registration Open!

The 2025 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 15-16 at the Ramkota Hotel and Event Center in Watertown, a spacious venue which will allow for a full day and a half of speaker sessions, awards, producer panels, and time to engage with sponsors. This event will feature many speakers including Keith Berns, Nebraska no-till farmer, ag educator, and co-owner of Green Cover Seed; Paul Jasa, noted Extension egineer at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Dr. Jon Lundgren, Ecdysis Foundation executive director and CEO of Blue Dasher Farm; and Joe Breker, an award-winning North Dakota producer who has been using regenerative agriculture practices for over 40 years!

News & Events

New website helps consumers connect with local producers

New website helps consumers connect with local producers

PIERRE, SD – It’s no secret that consumers are hungry for safe, healthy, sustainable, locally grown food. South Dakota’s small scale and urban producers are stepping up to the plate by learning how to improve their land, their environment, and their communities while...

Regenerative ag: Making room for the next generation

Regenerative ag: Making room for the next generation

By Stan Wise South Dakota Soil Health Coalition There are many reasons for producers and landowners to adopt regenerative land management practices, but few are as important as the prospect of bringing a new generation into a farming or ranching operation. When Barry...

Regenerative ag pioneer to present workshop in Fort Pierre

Regenerative ag pioneer to present workshop in Fort Pierre

By Stan Wise PIERRE, SD – Producers and land stewards who practice regenerative agriculture often enjoy learning about what is happening under the ground. In August, they’ll have a chance to learn from a visitor from Down Under. Australia, that is. Regenerative ag...