South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

2024 Prescribed Burn Learning Opportunities
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-24
Oak Lake Fire School- CRP/Woody Focus-Field Session
Field Session Includes:

Fire break preparation
Weather and fuel types
Burn technique and safety
PPE/Equipment training
Live Fire Skills/Burning

Registration: Free

Contact Jan Rounds at SDSU Extension Watertown Center (605)882-5140 or janice.rounds@sdstate.edu

Aberdeen Chamber Ag Fair
2024-04-23

Spring Tree & Garden FREE Workshop
2024-04-16 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Aberdeen Cultural Center, 225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401
Come hear South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s Small Scale/Urban Ag Soil Health Technician Chris Goldade speak at the Spring Tree & Garden workshop!

April 16th, 2024 6:30 pm
Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center (225 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401)

SDSHC Board Meeting
2024-04-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

2024 Prescribed Burn Learning Opportunities
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-10
Prescribed Burn Learning Opportunity- Field Session

Lower Brule Fire School

Field Session Includes:

Fire break preparation
Weather and fuel types
Burn technique and safety
PPE/Equipment training
Live Fire Skills/Burning

Registration: Free

Contact Jan Rounds at SDSU Extension Watertown Center (605)882-5140 or janice.rounds@sdstate.edu

Farmer-Led Workshop on Improving Efficiency and Building Soil Health
2024-04-06 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Venner Farm, 28127 200th St, Pierre, South Dakota, 57501
Join us for an on-farm workshop hosted at Venner Farm outside of Pierre.
Learn from SD farmers with first-hand experience and wisdom. Together, we will learn the how-tos of:

Implementing Lean Principles to improve your farm operation efficiency with Jamie Boley of Mayborn Acres
Making your own biochar with Philip Eisenbeis, diversified producer in Turner County
Introduction to Hugelkultur and Small-scale Composting with Chris Goldade of the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

Kids are welcome too! The Pierre Master Gardeners and Andy Oxford, Soil Scientist with NRCS will provide engaging, entertaining, and informative activities for kids!
The Venner Farm, an organic grain farm and small vegetable production on the Oahe Reservoir North of Pierre is excited to host you! The event will be outdoors so dress accordingly. Event capacity is 30, so please register to reserve your place!
To Register Visit: https://secure.everyaction.com/TiLgaNhu70-5y1WWlr_KNw2

Regenerate 3-Day School
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-27 | Richie Z’s Brickhouse BBQ and Grill, 401 S Central Ave., Pierre, SD, 57501, United States
Farmers and Ranchers make many sacrifices. Why should profitability be one of them?
What if there was a way to simultaneously make money, improve the health & productivity of your land, and achieve the quality of life and clarity you & your family desire?
Dates: March 25-27th, 2024
Location: Richie Z’s Brickhouse BBQ & Grill (Pierre, SD)
Register at sdgrass.org
HRM-School-Flyer

Edmunds County Crafting and Conservation Workshop
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Edmunds County Fairgrounds 4-H Building, 515 7th St., Ipswich, SD, 57451, United States
RSVP by March 22 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5YGZ7BT

Ag Day at the Washington Pavilion
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-23 | Washington Pavilion, 301 South Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
March 23, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy a special Ag Friday for 3rd Graders on March 22, 2024 at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ag Day gives children and families a wonderful opportunity to learn about agriculture’s significance – in South Dakota and beyond. Our exhibits are exciting and educational – great for the whole family!
Enjoy a variety of exhibits and experiences at Ag Day:

Engage in the interactive farm display
Pet piglets
Play virtual games
Watch chicks hatch
Plant flower seeds
Learn to crochet and knit
Shell corn
Collect beetles
Ride a stick horse and sit in a saddle
Free ice cream
And much more!

For more information visit: https://www.washingtonpavilion.org/event/ag-day-2024

Ag Appreciation Day- Grant County
2024-03-19 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Grant County 4-H Complex, 517 Flynn Dr, Millbank, 57252, United States

Hyde, Hand, Hughes and Sully County Info Show
2024-03-18 16:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Harrold Gym

South Dakota Grasslands Summit
2024-03-18 - 2024-03-19 | Arrowwood Cedar Shore Resort & Conference Center, 1500 Shoreline Dr, Oacoma, SD

Midwest Soil Health Summit
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-14 | Courtyard by Marriott Mankato, 901 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States

Corson County Winter Workshop
2024-02-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | McIntosh City Hall, 218 Main Street, McIntosh, SD, 57641, United States
When: Feb. 26, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 218 Main St., McIntosh, SD 57641
Agenda
9:45-10:10 am: Registration
10:10-10:20 am: Introductions
10:25-11:05 am: Kaylee Wheeler- Importance of Mineral for Livestock
11:05-11:45 am: Drew Anderson- Bale Grazing
11:45-12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30-1:15 pm: Robin Salverson- Water Quality/Testing
1:15-2:00 pm: SDSU Extension- Virtual Fencing
2:00-2:45 pm: Victor Tuschen- Economics
2:45-3:00 pm: Conservation Programs
RSVP for the FREE LUNCH by emailing corsoncd@gmail.com or calling 605-848-1092. Please leave a message if no answer.
Persons needing special accommodations should contact Annie Walker 605-848-1092 or Kody Conlon (605-848-0980) by February 19th.

Soil Health Awareness Week
2024-02-25 - 2024-03-02

Bottom Line Ag Summit- The Currency of Carbon
2024-02-21 | National Energy Center of Excellence, Bismarck State College, 1200 Schafer St., Bismarck, ND, 58501
Speaker Lineup:

Dr Rattan Lal
Dr. Thomas Dykstra
Zack Smith
Joshua and Tara Dukart

Bottom Line Ag Conference Flyer
Register at : www.menokenfarm.com or by calling Sandy at 701-250-4298

Dewey County Winter Workshop
2024-02-20 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | The Corner Bar and Grill, 901 Main Street, Timber Lake, SD, 57656, United States
When: Feb. 20, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: The Corner Bar & Grill, 901 Main St., Timber Lake, SD 57656
Agenda
9:45-10:10 am: Registration
10:10-10:20 am: Introductions
10:25-11:05 am: Kaylee Wheeler- Importance of Mineral for Livestock
11:05-11:45 am: Drew Anderson- Bale Grazing
11:45-12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30-1:15 pm: Robin Salverson- Water Quality/Testing
1:15-2:00 pm: SDSU Extension- Virtual Fencing
2:00-2:45 pm: Victor Tuschen- Economics
2:45-3:00 pm: Conservation Programs
RSVP for the FREE LUNCH by emailing corsoncd@gmail.com or calling 605-848-1092. Please leave a message if no answer.
Persons needing special accommodations should contact Annie Walker (605-848-1092) or Kody Conlon (605-848-0980) by February 13th.

Importance of Water Quality Winter Workshop
2024-02-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Prime Time Bar and Grill, 719 7th St., Eureka, SD, 57437, United States

Potter County Winter Workshop
2024-02-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | CC Bar, 112 S Exene Street, Gettysburg, 57442, United States
When: Feb. 12, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: CC Bar, 112 S Exene St., Gettysburg, SD 57442
Agenda
9:45-10:10 am: Registration
10:10-10:20 am: Introductions
10:20-11:00 am: Kaylee Wheeler- Importance of Minerals for Livestock
11:00-12:00 pm: Doug Sieck- Bale Grazing
12:00-12:45 pm: Lunch
12:45-1:15 pm: Robin Salverson- Water Quality/Testing
1:15-2:00 pm: SDSU Extension- Virtual Fencing
2:00-2:45 pm: Victor Tuschen- Economics
2:45-3:00 pm: Conservation Programs
RSVP for the FREE LUNCH by emailing pcconservationdist@gmail.com or calling 605-769-4431. Please leave a message if no answer.
Persons needing special accommodations should contact Kimberly Schweiss (605-769-4431) by February 5th.

2024 Mitchell No-Till Event
2024-02-08 09:30 - 15:15 (America/Chicago) | The Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301, United States
Register by Email- heidi.rients@usda.gov or Call- 605-996-1564 x 3
Event Schedule:

9:30 AM- Registration
10:00 AM-Welcome

Salinity and Sodicity in South Dakota: Why It is here and how do we quantify it?
Does tillage affect nutrient recommendation
NRCS program information
High Impact Meteorology in Production Ag

3:15 PM- Wrap Up

SDSHC- Soil Health Conference
2024-01-23 - 2024-01-24 | Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center (Rapid City), 2111 North LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701
2024 Soil Health Conference
Jan. 23-24, 2024
Best Western Ramkota Hotel
2111 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-343-8550
To Register visit- https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/soil-health-conference/registration/
2024 Soil Health Conference flyer

2024 Gettysburg No Till Event
2024-01-18 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | CC Bar, 112 S Exene Street, Gettysburg, 57442, United States
January 18, 2024
CC Bar- 112 S Exene Street Gettysburg, SD 57442

9:30- Registration
10:00- Welcome- SD No-Till Association

Rotation, Residue and Realities
NRCS Program Information
Lunch
Acid Soil Management in No-Till Soils
Kochia Requires our full attention

3:30- Wrap Up

Pre-Register by Email: pcconservationdist@gmail.com or Call 605-769-4431SDNo-Till-2024-Gettysburg

SDSHC Board Meeting
2024-01-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
The SD Soil Health Coalition Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on Coalition business. Members and others are encouraged to join the meeting.
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Rancher's Workshop
2024-01-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Sinte Gleska Multi-Purpose Building, 101 Antelope Lk Circle, Mission, SD, 57555, United States
What: 45th Annual Ranchers Workshop
When: Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST)
Where: Sinte Gleska Multi-Purpose Building – Mission, SD
(Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Speakers start at 10:00 a.m.)
Topics & Presenters
Theme: “Leaving a Legacy”

“Woody Plant Encroachment and Prescribed Fire” – Sean Kelly, SDSU Extension Range Management Field Specialist and Liaison Officer for the Mid-Missouri River Prescribed Burn Association
“Turning a Profit – Using Software” – Dani Stearns, Co-founder of Goat Production Management (GPM) software and a fourth generation rancher
“Don’t Be a John Wayne on the Prairie” – Heather Swanson, PMHP Program Director at Mt. Marty University
“Cultivating Your Farm Succession Plan” – Heather Venenga, American Harvest Financial

https://www.ranchersworkshop.com
Coordinated by
SDSU Extension
Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Mellette-Todd County Farm Service Agency
Mellette & Todd County Conservation Districts
South Central Resource Conservation & Development Council
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender
Expo Booths
Vendor and Informational booths will be available to view all day.
For more information contact:
Lealand Schoon- (605) 488-9762
Ashley Dimond-(605) 321-2240
Jewell Bork -(605) 530-3713
Donna Lee- (605) 259-3252 ext. 3
Persons requiring accommodations should call one of the above phone numbers one week before the event.

SDSHC Student Soil Health Contest Deadline
2024-01-07
View Full Contest rules and submission instructions at- https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/soil-health-conference/students/
Submission Deadline- Jan 7th, 2024
2024 Contests Flyer

Ag Horizons Conference
2023-12-05 07:30 - 2023-12-06 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Ramkota River Center Pierre, 920 W Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD, 57501, United States
What: Ag Horizons Conference
When: Dec. 5-6, 2023
Where: Ramkota RiverCentre, Pierre, SD
Register online at https://sdwheat.org/inc/ag-horizons-online-attendee-registration/
Agenda

Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting and Educational Seminars
2023-12-01 11:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn Express – Brandon, 1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD, 57005, United States
When: Dec. 1, 2023, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Express, Brandon, SD
Join the Northern Plains Forage Association for a productive day filled with networking, learning, and planning! Open to everyone! Free to members! $10 for non-members. CCA credits available.
Featuring:

Dr. Dan Undersander – Alfalfa leaf loss effect on yield and quality
Rebecca Kern-Lunbery – NIRS evaluation of grass in rotations
Brady Wulf/Justin Fruechte – Alternative forages in grain rotations
Dr. Peter Sexton- Fitting soil health into forage production NPFA Business Meeting

Register at https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/northern-plains-forage-association-annual-meeting
For questions, call 605-321-4224 or email npforage@gmail.com. Follow @NPForage on Facebook.
Agenda

11:30a m – Registration Begins
12:00 pm – Lunch
12:30 pm – Alfalfa Leaf Loss Effect on Yield and Quality; Dr. Dan Undersander – Professor Emeritus, University of WI Madison
2:00 pm – NIRS Evaluation of Grass in Rotations; Rebecca Kern-Lunbery – Feed Testing Product Manager &Strategist, Ward Labs
2:30 pm – Break
2:40 pm – Alternative Forages in Grain Rotations; Brady Wulf – Forage Producer, Starbuck, MN, Justin Fruechte – Ag Product Expert, Renovo Seed
3:10 pm – Fitting Soil Health into Forage Production; Dr. Peter Sexton – Farm Manager, SDSU Southeast Research Farm
4:00 pm – NPFA Business Meeting
4:30 pm – Adjourn
