When: June 2-5, 2025 Where: Wedge Tent Ranch, Faith, SD The Young Adults Ranching for Profit Workshop is a four-day, hands-on intensive training designed for individuals aged 18 to 30 who are eager to develop business management skills in agriculture. Participants will engage in practical sessions covering key aspects of ranch management, including financial planning, […]
Hosted by: Butte Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service & SDSU Extension Pre-registration is due by May 30, 2025 - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3x3NBf9WMH1iW2l98Sgg9pdwdz2pxZ7JB07NRJR4gqNa2rg/viewform Registration starts 8:30 AM June 10th at the Belle Fourche Community Hall. Student display set-up will take place at the same time. Meals Provided: June 10th: Lunch, Supper June 11th: Lunch June 10th is […]
The intent of the day is to get folks on a variety of sites and talk about how to identify the plants species that look “similar” but are actually native and good to have around. This is a great opportunity for agency, landowners, county weed folks, and plant folks to look at and talk about […]
The WOTR Pasture Chats are simple - no slides, no death by PowerPoint - just real conversations and hands-on learning. Pasture Chats are an avenue for women in ranching to connect, swap ideas, and pick up some practical skills along the way. We’ll walk the pasture together, talk about grazing challenges, discover plant ID tips […]
SDSU Extension will host a Sheep Grazing Field Day on June 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785). The field day will start at the SDSU West River Research Farm where participants will see virtual fence collars […]
When: June 17-19 Where: Wall Community Events Center, 501 Main St., Wall, SD Join fellow ranchers and land managers for a hands-on learning experience designed to strengthen your grazing management skills. Learn how to set clear goals, evaluate pasture health and stocking rates, understand grazing economics, design fence and water systems, manage weed concerns, and […]
Join us for the WOTR Roots & Ranching Road Show where the next generation of producers meets the power of possibility — a road show for those still learning, still trying, and brave enough to try something new. The Road Show is highlighting early career producers who have gotten their boots dirty, are learning by […]