West River Soil Health School

In 2025 the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition will hold two Soil Health Schools! The West River Soil Health School will be held June 25-26 at Shawn and Kristi Freeland’s Dry Creek Farm and Ranch near Caputa, SD. The agenda will feature classroom style presentations from producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will also share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health. Individual registration costs $100, and additional registrations from the same operation cost $75.

Participants are responsible for their own lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved until May 24th at the Baymont By Wyndham Rapid City (4040 Cheyenne Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57703) for $119 per night. Contact the hotel at (605) 503-6104 to make your reservations.

Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units will be offered for attendees.

Click here to download the 2025 Soil Health School Agenda.

Note: If you are interested in small scale/urban agriculture content during the school, please contact Cindy Zenk at 605-280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com after you register so that content can be made available to you.

To register for the school, use the online form below or download the brochure to the right, complete the attached form, and mail it in with your check.