South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

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- 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

SDSHC Board Meeting
2024-02-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Aberdeen Chamber Ag Fair
2024-04-23

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

2024 Prescribed Burn Learning Opportunites
2024-05-07 - 2024-05-08
Oak Lake Fire School- Ecological Outcomes 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

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

Strategic Approach to Woody Encroachment Event
2024-05-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago)
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 (America/Chicago)
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
