Blue Dasher Farms, 46958 188th St, Estelline & Kopriva Ranch, 41577 169th St, Raymond
Bus pick-ups at the American Legion in Raymond and Duenwald Transportation in Clark.

RSVP ‘s are required by Monday June 24th, 2019 in order to compile meal count and bus reservations. Bus seats are first come, first served basis. Please contact Ivy Pazour at (605) 472-0102 Ext 3, Ivy.LathamPazour@sd.nacdnet.net or Lisa Paulson at (605)532-3686 Ext 3, Lisa.Paulson2@sd.nacdnet.net.

Permans are experimenting with integrating sheep as a viable alternative to chemicals for controlling leafy spurge, buckbrush, and other species in pastures. Attendees will see first-hand how custom ‘inherding’ sheep can be a viable and potentially profitable option for weed control without impacting cattle rotations.

Registration: FREE, no RSVP required. Snacks and water provided. Questions: Pete Bauman 605-880-6542

$10.00 Registration by July 5, 2019. Reserve your lunch!!
TO PRE‐REGISTER, VISIT: https://www.sdcorn.org/events/saline‐sodic‐soilmanagement‐workshop‐and‐field‐tour/
$10 registration fee collected at the door. Walk‐ins welcome.
Contact: Cheryl Reese at Cheryl.Reese@sdstate.edu or 605‐688‐6309

Topics:
-Regenerative Agriculture
-Grazing Management
-USDA Programs Available for Farmers,
Ranchers, & Landowners
A light lunch will be served & there will be a drawing for two bags of cover crop seed. (Must Be Present To Win)

Please RSVP to Baylee Lukonen by July 5th at (701) 640-8827 or Baylee.soilhealth@sdconservation.net.

Tour Discussion Topics/Activities  Introduction of holistic planning on the operation.  Monitoring benchmarks for determining success.  Native plant inventory on the ranch.  Resource data for benchmarks.  Starting a grazing rotation

For more information or for special accommodations contact Dan Rasmussen: 605-685-3315

FEATURING:
-Joshua Dukart of Seek First Ranch, Hazen, ND
-Brett Nix of Nix Ranch,
BENEFITING
Area producers who want to learn about grazing and managing their resources with intention and a focus on the future, not just the present.

We appreciate an RSVP by July 5th to ensure adequate numbers for meal preparation:
RSVP to:  Valerie Feddersen at (605) 669-2404 Ext. 3 or  Shannon (Kulseth) Iversen at (605) 295-2296 for further information.

Please contact Cindy Zenk at (605) 280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com for more information or to express your interest in attending our meeting!

REGISTRATION

To ensure dinner, RSVP by Friday, July 5, by calling the Morton County SCD office at 701-667-1163, ext. 3, or e-mail Valerie at valerie.frohlich@usda.gov. If registering children, include their ages.

Tour Discussion Topics/Activities
 Introduction to the ranch operation
 Benchmark data for grazing livestock
 Livestock mineral program
 Prescribed fire for new native grass seedings
 Seeding native grasses

Snacks will be provided after Tour: Contact Dave Steffen- (605) 830-9112

Organized by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), supported by conservation districts in eastern South Dakota through a grant from NRCS. No obligation, just an opportunity to learn from your peers and local professional women conservationists.

THE AGENDA
Coffee, sign-in, resource sharing at 8:30--meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Free lunch and afternoon field tour. The field tour will involve a short walk into a field, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing.

Return to meeting site for evaluation, dessert and wrap–up by 3 p.m.

Please register at https://www.nolosd.org/learning-circle-meetings

Directions: From 3 miles South of Frankfort, SD on 396th Ave; 1 mile East on 176th St. and 1 Mile South on 397th Ave.

Rain or shine-outdoor attire is recommended, including water resistant footwear, jacket, and umbrella if raining. Please RSVP by July 11th to Judge at (605) 280-0127 or jljessop@kennebectelephone.com.

-Cross-fencing to improve rotational grazing
-Grazing management-drought management
-Pollinator plot for ranch operation benefits
-Tree and riparian management
-Ranching for wildlife

For additional information, contact Isaac Full, Pheasants Forever Biologist, 817-701-6707 or Nathan Grueb, NRCS District Conservationist, 605-365-5179 Ext. 3, or Timber Lake Field Office, 605-865-3522.

Organized by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), supported by conservation districts in eastern South Dakota through a grant from NRCS. No obligation, just an opportunity to learn from your peers and local professional women conservationists.

THE AGENDA
Coffee, sign-in, resource sharing at 8:30--meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Free lunch and afternoon field tour. The field tour will involve a short walk into a field, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing.

Return to meeting site for evaluation, dessert and wrap–up by 3 p.m.

Please register at https://www.nolosd.org/learning-circle-meetings

Organized by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), supported by conservation districts in eastern South Dakota through a grant from NRCS. No obligation, just an opportunity to learn from your peers and local professional women conservationists.

THE AGENDA
Coffee, sign-in, resource sharing at 8:30--meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.

Free lunch and afternoon field tour. The field tour will involve a short walk into a field, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing.

Return to meeting site for evaluation, dessert and wrap–up by 3 p.m.

Please register at https://www.nolosd.org/learning-circle-meetings

Topics to be covered include: Rotational Grazing, Grazing cover crops and alternative forages, Cropland conversion to Grass, Irrigated pasture

RSVP is appreciated by July 12 to Peggy Loomis (hamlincd@sdconservation.net) or (605) 783-3642 ext 3.

Learn What Producers In The County "Really Do" For Soil Health

-Where : Leave the Belle Fourche NRCS office on a bus and stop at Paul Winkler’s farm, Dave Ollila’s farm, and SDSU’s new demonstration farm in Sturgis. Depending on time, stops may be added.
-What: We’ll be looking at how cover crops have been implemented on these operations, general discussions on soil health, water infiltration and soil analysis information, cost share opportunities to improve soil health, and improving soil health and production on grazing lands.

Topics:
-Introduction To The Five Principles Of Soil Health
-No-Till Basics & Beyond
-USDA Program Options & Updates
-Conservation District Resources

Speakers:
Austin Carlson, Anthony Bly, Peter Sexton, Deron Ruesch, Sean Newberg, Ryan Forbes, Eric Barsness

Several Hands On Conservation Demonstrations Will Follow Speaker Sessions & Refreshments Will Be Served

Please RSVP to the Lincoln County USDA- NRCS Office at (605) 987-4332. Or Austin Carlson at (605) 323-8061 austin.soilhealth@sdconservation.net.

Jeff and Laura have a large no-till vegetable garden, perennial fruit trees, a vineyard and started keeping bees 3 years ago. It’s not all roses – they still have some issues and some pests. They are not organic gardeners, but they do strive to use as few pesticides as possible and enjoy learning new ways to deal with common problems.

Background: Jeff and Laura live on their farm northwest of Huron and have been gardening without tillage for approximate 8 years. Jeff is a retired USDA-NRCS State Agronomist and State Soil Health Specialist and both Laura and Jeff are recent graduates of SDSU’s Master Gardener program.

Daybreak Ranch has been using planned grazing management for over 30 years, with an emphasis on applying grazing pressure on invaders, while increasing warm season grass and forbs.

Tour discussions topics:
1. Whole ranch management to be sustainable and regenerative
2. Working with nature, especially winter and calving time pasture rotation
3. Suppressing the invasion of brome grass, while increasing warm seasons like big blue stem
4. Drought management and being prepared for the next drought
5. Identifying the beneficial plants and insects that we desire
6. Livestock nutrition and mineral program

To sign up or for special accommodations contact Dan Rasmussen at (605) 685- 3315

Topics To Be Covered:

-The Importance of Living Roots In Your Soil
-Cover Crop Management
-Soil Structure 101, What Is It? Why Is It Important?

Speakers:
Lynn & Daniel Harnisch Local Producers, Brent Woods USDA-NRCS, Sara Bauder SDSU Extension

Several Conservation Demonstrations Will Be Performed! A Great Opportunity To Ask All Of Your Soil Health & Cover Crop Questions!
Please RSVP to Austin Carlson at (605) 323-8061 or austin.soilhealth@sd conservation.net.

Adult Workshop
Tuesday, July 30, 9:00-12:00 pm CST
In addition to information on culturally important plants, NRCS and SDSU Extension staff will discuss grazing and rangeland management. Topics covered will include plant identification, similarity index, how to measure pasture forage production, and how to monitor pasture usage during the grazing season. Range management kits will be provided to help participants with plant identification and grazing monitoring.

Youth Workshop
Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 – 4:00 pm CST
This is not your ordinary classroom! Youth, ages 8-18, will be transported to nature’s classroom to have hands on learning about grasses, forbes, and shrubs while also learning the importance of these plants to the Lakota people and culture.

Topics: “Wheat, Cover Crops, and Integrating Livestock”

Speakers:

-Brian Johnson of Frankfort, SD, Grazing of Cover Crops
-Caren Assman of SD Wheat, Wheat Economics
-Jason Miller Conservation Agronomist USDA-NRCS, Cover CropsLunc h will be provided.

A great way to share experiences with other farmers and ranchers, and ask any soil health questions you may have.
Please RSVP to Jamie Chalcraft at (605) 280-4199 or jamie.soilhealth@sdconservation.net by July 27th.

Topics To Be Covered:

-The Importance of Living Roots and Their Affect On Soil Structure, Anthony Bly
-Perform Basic Soil Health Assessments In The Field (Weather Permitting)
-Overview of USDA-NRCS Programs & Conservation District Services Available

Learn How To Perform Basic Soil Health Tests In The Field! Ask Your Soil Health Questions & Enter To Win Door Prizes!
Please RSVP to Austin Carlson at (605) 323-8061 or austin.soil health@sdconservation.net.

Featured Speakers
- Anthony Bly
- Chris Lee
- Soil Demos, Soil Health Principles, Field Stops, and Farmers Panel
- Lunch: Lone Tree Catering

*RSVP is required for adequate planning purposes*
Contact the following to RSVP: Flandreau NRCS: (605) 997-2949 ext. 3
RSVP by July 25, 2019