This conference is producer focused and will feature concurrent sessions, producer panels and symposiums on: business management, transition planning, economics, marketing & diversification, technology tools for agriculture, innovative grazing techniques, soil health, partnerships & coalition building, ag water rights and policy & programs. Our featured speakers include Jim Gerrish and Dr. Fred Provenza.

Start Date: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Location: The Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino
Address: 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89502, USA
Dress: Casual

Mark your calendar now for the 2018 Ag United for South Dakota annual luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 11, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be John Hinners, vice president of industry relations for the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Join us to recognize winner of the fifth annual AgVocate of the Year award and to celebrate all the South Dakota farm and ranch families who help share their story of modern farming with the public.

Meeting Agenda:
-9 AM-10 AM (CDT) Registration
-10 AM Welcome & Introductions
-10:15 AM Barry Dunn, President-SDSU
-11 AM Greetings From Grassland Coalition Organizers
-11:30 AM Recognition of Former SDGC Board Members
-Noon Lunch Provided By Audubon Dakota
-1 PM-3 PM Guest Presentation By Jerry Doan

For 34 years, the Dakota Farm Show has kicked off the new year by showcasing over 290 exhibitors representing over 1,000 agricultural products and services, all inside the temperature-controlled USD DakotaDome. Join over 25,000 agricultural producers from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota to review the latest farm technology focused on improving yields, reducing costs, and managing risk.

Guest Speakers Roland Kroos and Patrick Toomey

Persons requiring special accommodations should
contact Judge Jessop at (605) 280-0127 one week in
advance.
Cost is free to South Dakota Grassland Coalition members
$30 for non-members
(includes one year membership)

-Private Pesticide Applicator Training: 9AM-Noon

-Free Agronomy Meeting: Noon-3:30PM With Lunch Provided

Please RSVP For Agronomy Meeting By January 7th to Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist, at sara.bauder@sdstate.edu or (605) 995-7378

The Soil Health Summit is a one-of-a-kind event, uniting U.S. farmers, agronomists, environmental groups, consumer companies and other partners like never before. Proudly hosted by the Soil Health Partnership, the Summit fosters making soil health research relevant to operational success, and facilitates discussion on the adoption of data-driven practices such as cover crops, reduced tillage and nutrient management on farms.

Open to the public for the first time in 2019, the Summit is THE place to learn the latest in data surrounding adaptive management practices, engage in deep-dive education, and for farmers to connect with others in vital peer-to-peer networking and learning. This event provides great value in bridging the conversation between diverse stakeholders who rally around improving soil health.

Please contact the Ranchers Workshop Committee at (605) 259-3252 Ext. 3 for more information!

The South Dakota Ag Expo is a jointly sponsored trade show of the South Dakota Grain & Feed Association and the South Dakota Agri-Business Association. It attracts over 1,300 attendees from across the region from all facts of the agribusiness industry.

-Free Agronomy Meeting: 2:30-6:00 PM With Supper Provided

-Private Pesticide Applicator Training: 6-9 PM

Please RSVP For Agronomy Meeting By January 9th to Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist, at sara.bauder@sdstate.edu or (605) 995-7378.