The South Dakota Local Foods Conference is hosted by a collaboration of partners including Dakota Rural Action, the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association, SDSU Extension, USDA Rural Development, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, and the Rosebud Economic Development Corporation (REDCO).
Keynote speakers include Carol Ford (https://extension.umn.edu/rsdp-happenings/spotlight-carol-ford) and Kelsey Ducheneaux (https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2018/05/23/conversation-womeninag-kelsey-ducheneaux)!
Speakers: -Lealand Schoon, Rancher & NRCS Grazing Specialist, Grazing For Profit -Dave Steffen, Rancher, of Burke, SD, Diverse Landscapes & Soil Health -Kent Vlieger, NRCS State Soil Health Specialist, Rainfall Simulator & Soil
Lunch 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 by November 12th.
Free to all current SDSHC members, the cost for non-members is $25 and includes a 1 year membership to the SDSHC.