Topics Will Include:
-Stream Function
-Importance of Healthy Streams
-Causes of Decline In Riparian Trees and Shrubs
-Healthy Grazing Practices
-Improving Water Quality, Bank Stability, Wildlife Habitat, and Grasslands
-Protecting New Plantings
For more information, contact Angie Keierleber at (605) 673-4971 or custer.county@sdstate.edu.
Please contact Cindy Zenk at (605) 280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com for more information or to express your interest in attending our meeting!
Learn how weather, soil, and agricultural practices affected the success and failure of homesteading as recounted in Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser from a panel of scientists.
-Todd Heitkamp (National Weather Service Meteorologist)
-Peter Kovacs (Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture Cropping Systems, SDSU)
-Thandiwe Nleya (Assistant Professor of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, SDSU)
Numerous factors may cause stress for farmers. This workshop is designed to help farmers and their families understand the signs and symptoms of chronic stress, and how to handle stress for a more productive mindset on the farm.
An evening meal will be provided for workshop participants. SDSU Extension 4-H team members will provide youth programming at each site.
-Identify stress signs and symptoms.
-Practice three everyday strategies for managing stress.
-Make an action plan for managing stress.
-Find out where to go for more help and resources.
-Be provided with brief market and climate forecasts to be better prepared, informed, and ready to take action.
Suzanne Stluka | suzanne.stluka@sdstate.edu
Krista Ehlert | krista.ehlert@sdstate.ed
Guest speaker Trevor Zantow of Leola, SD, will give a short presentation on how he grazes cover crops and then we will open up into an informal discussion. Lunch will be provided, a great opportunity to discuss experiences with other producers!
Please contact Jim Schneider at (605) 765-2575 Ext. 105 for more information.
Session 1: 9:00-9:45 Starting A Garden From “Scratch”
Session 2: 10:00-10:45 Gardening In SD – Creating A Plan
Session 3: 11:00-11:45 Weeds, Mulch, Water – Techniques
Session 4: 1:00-1:45 Compost
Session 5: 2:00-2:45 Insects and disease
Session 6: 3:00-3-45 Lawns and Landscaping
Join long-time no-till gardeners Jeff and Laura Hemenway along with SD Soil Health Coalition Board Member Dan Forgey for discussion and a question and answer session!
Refreshments will be served.
Please contact the Potter County Library for more information!
Hands on Learning with your Family! make and Take Activities-Discover the Importance of Soil-Learn where your food comes from-Interact with Farm Animals
To ensure enough supplies for activities, food, and for directions-Call Crystal to reserve a spot (by April 22) for your Family (605) 685-5860. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions and outdoor activities.
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
977 11th St.
Brookings, SD 57007 + Google Map
Phone:
(605) 688-6226
Website:
https://www.sdstate.edu/south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museum