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

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

Tentative Agenda Includes:

-Conservation Innovation Grants -Conservation Practice Standards Update -Conservation Collaboration Grant and Agreement Update -2019 Fiscal Year Program Updates

Special Presentations Include:

-"Herbicide Interactions With With Cover Crop After Corn, Silage, and Wheat" by Gared Shaffer, Extension Weeds Field Specialist
-"Changes in Soil Organic Carbon and Land Use in the Midwest" by SDSU Dr. Cheryl Reese and Shaina Westhoff

Persons needing special accommodations should contact Kathy Irving at (605) 352-1200 or kathy.irving@sd.usda.gov at least one week in advance of the meeting date. For more information, go to www.sd.nrcs.usda.gov or call (605) 352-1200. Messages can be left on our 24-hour Voicemail messaging service by dialing 1-800-872-7502, Extension 1205.

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.edu