Brookings Water Festival
2024-05-07 | South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 57007
For more information visit: https://bigsiouxwaterfestival.org/

SDSHC Board Meeting
2024-05-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Strategic Approach to Woody Encroachment Event
2024-05-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Todd County 4-H Building, 315 Lincoln St,, Mission, SD, 57555, United States
May 14th, 2024 – 9:00-11:00 AM CST
Todd County 4-H Building (2 Miles South of Mission, SD on US Hwy 83)

Talking Points:

Woody Species of This Area
How grasses grow
Management of grasses, management of brush
Economic Considerations

Pasture Walk- Pukwana, SD
2024-05-21 13:00 - 17:00
Join the SDGC for a Pasture Walk 1:00PM – May 21st south of Pukwana, SD!
What you will learn-

Grazing practices during calving
Managing pasture rotation for calving season
How different management practice affect soil, pasture and animal health
Grazing on brome grass pastures

Please RSVP to jenita1204@gmail.com or (308) 201-0065
Meet at the pasture site: 1/4 mile west off US HWY 50 on 263rd Street south of Pukwana. Look for signs on the highway.
Larry Wagner Pasture Walk (3)

Birds. At Home on the Range Annual Bird Watching Tour
2024-06-03 15:25 - 2024-06-04 14:30
The 2024 Bird Tour is to be held at Cheyenne River Ranch, home of South Dakota conservationist Dan O’Brien. Dan is the celebrated author of ‘Buffalo for the Broken Heart’ and other books about life on the Northern Plains. He is also the founder of Wild Idea Buffalo Company and an advocate for ranching in concert with nature.

RSVP: http://sdgrass.org/bird-watching-tour/
Free for current SDGC members and students; $35 per person for non-members (One-year membership included)
Meals included
Lodging is on your own: There is a guest house available on site with limited beds.
Cheyenne River Buffalo Ranch Wild Idea Buffalo Co.

2024 Bird Tour

SD Education and Agriculture Conference
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-12
The second annual South Dakota Education and Agriculture Conference will bring together our state’s brightest, most innovative teachers and agricultural leaders, and we want to make sure your voice is at the table. Join us for two engaging, interactive days as we explore ways to creatively connect agriculture to education standards in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Together, education and agriculture can invest in a brighter future.
The conference will be held at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center at South Dakota State University. Participants will be eligible for 1-2 graduate credits or 1.7 CEUs after full participation in the conference and completion of post-conference activities.
Registration is $50 for both days and $30 for one day attendance.
Educators may be eligible for a stipend from the South Dakota Discovery Center and/or travel reimbursement from the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition if they attend the session on soil health and submit a reflection.
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024
Refund Policy: Full refund up to one week prior to the event. No refunds will be given following this date.
Blocks of rooms have been reserved for June 11, 2024. To get the conference room rate, please reference EAC24GROUP. Please contact Comfort Suites University directly at: 605-692-2882 or by email.
The conference is a collaboration between Ground Works Connect and South Dakota State University.

For more information and to register visit: https://www.sdstate.edu/academics/2024-education-and-agriculture-conference

South Dakota West River Grazing School- Wall, SD
2024-06-11 - 2024-06-13
Some of the topics covered include:

Adaptive Management
Concepts of Grazing
Managing Diversity on Rangelands
Working with Livestock
Pasture Allocation
Inventory of Ranch Resources
Plant Species Identification
Mineral Nutrition Needs of Livestock Seasonality of Grazing Nutrition
Ranch Monitoring Techniques
Soil Health and Infiltration
Planning for a Forage Shortage
Fencing and Watering Systems
Holistic Management
Implementing Grazing Practices
Consultation with Grazing Experts

Cost: $300 for SDGC Member or $335 for non-member (Includes a one-year membership) Fee includes session materials and meals.
Register Online at www.sdgrass.org or by Mail to South Dakota Grasslands Coalition Attn: Judge Jessop (24690 299th Ave, Presho, SD 57568)
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2024 Cavalier County Soil Health Tour
2024-06-12 08:30 - 15:10 | NDSU Langdon Research Center, 9280 107th Ave NE, Langdon, ND, 58249
Dates: June 12, 2024.
Brought by: NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, NDSU Extension, Cavalier County Soil Conservation District and Cavalier County USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Locations: NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center and Bittner Farms.
Objectives: This soil health tour will include stops at research plots, demonstrations and visiting producer fields in Cavalier County practicing innovative conservation practices.
CEUs: 2.5 (soil and water management).
2024 Soil Health Tour Flyer (final2)

SDState Native Plant Initiative Traveling Plant Show 2024 (East River)
2024-06-15 10:00 - 14:00 | East River Nursery, 5659 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD, 57350
Date: June 15 10 AM-2PM
Location Huron at East River Nursery

Educational and Fun handouts
Informational talks
South Dakota Native Plants for sale

For more information email: sdsu.nrm.nativeplants@sdstate.edu

CTIC Field Day- Boosting Farm Profits with Compounding Positives
2024-06-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Frasier Family Farm, 35671 US Highway 212, Faulkton, SD, 57438
June 21st (3pm)
Fraiser Family Farm (35671 US Highway 212, Faulkton, SD 57438)

Topics:

How polycropping between soybean rows is boosting yield
Increasing plant-available nutrients with biologicals
Soil health benefits of maintaining living roots
Getting paid to plant cover crops

For more information visit: https://ctic.org/projects/FSH/FrasierFieldDay
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SDState Native Plant Initiative Traveling Plant Show 2024
2024-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Landscape Garden Center, 47238 271st St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108
Date: June 22 10 AM-2PM
Location Landscape Garden Center Sioux Falls, SD

Educational and Fun handouts
Informational talks
South Dakota Native Plants for sale

For more information email: sdsu.nrm.nativeplants@sdstate.edu

West River Soil Health School
2024-06-26 10:00 - 2024-06-27 15:00 | Dry Creek Farm and Ranch, 23630 Wisehart Rd, Caputa, SD, 57725, United States
In 2024 the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition will hold two Soil Health Schools! The West River Soil Health School will be held June 26-27 at Shawn and Kristi Freeland’s Dry Creek Farm and Ranch near Caputa, SD. This school will focus on the land, climate, and ag production systems of western South Dakota.
The agenda will feature classroom style presentations from producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will also share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health. Individual registration costs $100, and additional registrations from the same operation cost $75.
Register for the school using the form at https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event-calendar/west-river-soil-health-school/

Soil Health Academy
2024-07-09 08:00 - 2024-07-11 17:00 | Turner Ranches, 312 Island Dr, Ft Pierre, 57532, United States
To Register or for More Information – Contact Soil Health Academy: 256-996-8742 or info@soilhealthacademy.org
This SHA Workshop Will Teach You:
• Selecting cattle to fit their environment and be low maintenance
• Develop cattle to perform and finish on forage
• Added pasture diversity, yield, and quality through adaptive grazing
• Use of bale grazing to regenerate soils
• Reduce inputs to improve profitability
• Build a more resilient ecosystem on your farm
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It's Alive Beneficial Soils for Plant Production
2024-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastern SD Soil & Water Research Farm, 3714 Western Avenue, Brookings, SD
Save the Date for the Eastern South Dakota Soil and Water Research Farm 30th Annual Field Day
07-09-2024 at 10 AM

Speaker Lineup:

Rotational cropping sequence affects subsequent crop performance- Chuantao Yin (ARS)
Soil Biology: Emergent Properties of Managed Cropping Systems- Michael Lehman (ARS)
Persistent Nematodes for Corn Rootworm Control: Methodologies and initial findings – Adrian Pekarcik (ARS)

AGR Talk- Mobridge SD
2024-07-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Oahe Hills Golf Course, 12631 SD Hwy 1804, Mobridge, South Dakota, 57601
Colin McClure an agroecological coach from southeastern Washington state will be coming to South Dakota to educate on-

Economic Sense: Ecological principles make economic sense
Profitability over Yield
Soil Health

Event Information:

July 11th, 2024

Registration 9:30 AM
Start 10:00 AM
End 3:00 PM

Oahe Hills Golf Course – 12631 SD HWY 1804, Mobridge, SD 57601

RSVP to Annie at (605) 848-1092 by July 8th

Ranching for Profit Workshop- Featuring Dallas Mount
2024-07-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Colman Community Center, 120 North Main Ave, Colman, 57017, United States
A Ranching for Profit Workshop-Featuring Dallas Mount from Ranching for Profit.
What to Expect:
· Morning Session (10:00 AM): Dive into the world of profitable ranching. Dallas Mount brings a wealth of knowledge to the table when it comes to ranching. He’ll cover topics ranging from economics to grazing and succession planning.
· Lunchtime (12:00 PM): Enjoy a delicious catered lunch while networking with fellow participants.
· Afternoon Session: The workshop continues, featuring a farmer panel discussion and an engaging Q&A session.
Whether you raise livestock or manage pastures, this workshop is tailor-made for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect with fellow ranchers.

Location: Colman Community Center (120 North Main Ave, Colman, SD 57017)
Phone: 605-864-7917
Email: moodyconservation@gmail.com
Website: www.moodyconservation.com

SDSHC Board Meeting
2024-07-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Edge Convention Hall, 1708 West Grand Crossing, Mobridge, SD, 57601, United States

Pasture Walk- Using Virtual Fencing for Target Grazing (Newell, SD)
2024-07-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Flying O Ranch, 18838 Ollila Rd, Newell, 57760, United States
Learn more about-

Virtual Fencing
Target Grazing Sweet Clover
Conservation Bonfire Conversations

Where: Flying O Ranch (18838 Ollila Rd, Newell, SD
When: July 11th, 2024 5 PM
Snacks and Campfire conversations to follow!
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On-Site Cover Crop and Salinity Management Demonstrations for Soil Health
2024-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Dale Demonstration Farm, 57th St SW & 399th Ave, Clyde Township, SD, SD, 57350, United States
Learn more about-

Economics for Cover Crops
Cover Crop use in Prevent Plant acres
Salinity Management

Information:

Tuesday July 16th, 2024 (10 AM- 12 PM)
Location: 399th Ave and 213th St (One Mile West of East River Nursery)

This event is sponsored by: Ducks Unlimited, NRCS and The Beadle Conservation District
Dale Farm SUMMER 2024

South Dakota East River Grazing School - Summit, SD
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-25

Grassland Health & Tree Care Seminar
2024-07-24 09:30 - 14:00 | McIntosh City Hall, 218 Main Street, McIntosh, SD, 57641, United States
Agenda:
9:30 AM: Registration begins
10:00 AM: First speaker: Kaylee Wheeler
12:00 PM: Lunch provided by Red Earth Table
1:00 PM: Second Speaker: Dr. John Ball
RSVP by July 19th to Annie at (605) 848-1092
Grassland Health Tree Care Seminar flyer

Grassland Health & Tree Care Seminar
2024-07-25 09:30 - 14:00 | St Joseph’s Center, 506 F Street, Timber Lake, SD, 57656, United States

SDState Native Plant Initiative Traveling Plant Show 2024
2024-08-03 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Date: August 3
Location: McCrory Gardens Garden Expo (Brookings, SD)

Educational and Fun handouts
Informational talks
South Dakota Native Plants for sale

For more information email: sdsu.nrm.nativeplants@sdstate.edu

Learning from Down Under with Colin Seis Tour
2024-08-06 09:30 - 23:59 | drifters, 325 Hustan Ave,, Fort Pierre, 57532, United States
Come along and join the conversation with Australian Soil Health Pioneer Colin Seis!

August 6, 2024
Begins at Drifters Bar & Grille (325 Hustan Ave. Fort Pierre, SD 57532)
9:30 AM CST

Tour Highlights:

Soil Health
Pasture Cropping
Perennial Seedings
Soil Biology
Ecological Problems in Ag

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-from-down-under-tickets-885587023627
Colin Seis-Final Flyer (8.5 x 11in) PDF

2024 Soil Health School
2024-08-26 - 2024-08-28
2024 Soil Health School- Huron, SD

South Dakota Grazing School- Chamberlain, SD
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-12

Dakota Lakes Field day at Kleinschmidt Farm
2024-09-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Kleinschmidt Farm, 20835 318th Ave, Harrold, SD, 57536
Farm Resilience in the Face of Low Commodity Prices

Tuesday, Sept 10 9-11:30 AM CT
20835 318th Ave Harrold, SD 57536

Join Dakota Lakes Research Farm to learn how the Kleinschmidt family is adapting their operation to respond to challenging commodity prices. Benson Kleinschmidt will discuss the importance of keeping the big picture in mind and keeping an eye on not only cash crop options but also cattle, grazing, and even conservation programs. Topics include:

Improving nitrogen use efficiency
Using crop rotations to manage fertilizer costs
Cultural control of weeds
Integrating livestock on cropland
Seed equipment modifications

Getting there:
From Highway 34, turn north on 318th Ave. and travel six miles.
From Highway 14, turn south on 318th Ave. and travel 12 miles.
We will meet at the white and red shop on the west side of the road.
Kleinschmidt field day flyer
