Join the celebration of the international Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists Celebration- April 17th, 2026 McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave. Brookings, SD 57007) Event Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM Coffee Social 10:00AM-12:00PM Presentations 12:00PM-1:00PM- Lunch Confirm your attendance by April 1st catherine.luze@sdstate.edu or 605-688-4785
Prescribed Fire Field Day – Lower Brule, SD Open to all: private landowners and agency staff Location: Lower Brule Wildlife Office (2 miles North of town) 22695 Little Bend Rd., Lower Brule, SD 57548 April 21: 8 AM - 6 PM CT Classroom and Field Day: This year’s field day features prescribed-burn training in two […]
Please join Cargill and our event partners to learn more about growing winter camelina on your farm and how they could address the questions above. Whether you are starting with winter camelina as a cover crop or diversifying your rotation by adding a cash crop you will learn something new! We are covering markets, agronomy, […]
North Central Region Event Confidence is not something we are simply born with, it is something we build over time through experience, resilience, and community. Like the buffalo, who face the storm head-on, strong women continue moving forward even in moments of uncertainty. Join us for a meaningful conversation centered on confidence, growth, leadership, and navigating […]
2026 Onaka Area Prescribed Fire Training Classroom and Live Fire Field Day: May 19, 2026 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Location: Coyote Trail Ranch, Faulk County RSPV: Required, contact Jan Rounds Janice.rounds@sdstate.edu or 605-882-5140 RSVP required by May 8th. Cost: Free Lunch: Not provided, bring your own food and beverages. To participate in the […]
West Region Event Ready to negotiate with confidence? Join us as Meg McNeese walks attendees through practical tips and strategies to help you feel more confident at the negotiation table, whether in your career, business, or everyday life. You’ll also have the chance to put those skills into action with structured networking time, designed to […]
East Central Region Event Join us for an evening focused on beef, grazing, and practical knowledge you can take back to your own operation and kitchen. Heather Larson, owner of Sweet Grass in Wessington Springs, will share her expertise on selecting and preparing cuts of beef, including how to choose the right cut and the best […]
South Central Region Event Join us for the South Central Region Hub Launch! This event is designed to build connection, spark conversation and introduce you to the Women's Ag Network (WAN). From the ranch to the office and everywhere in between, no matter your role, WAN is for women in agriculture, conservation and related fields at every […]
Southeast Region Event Join us at the Southeast Hub for an interactive and supportive evening designed to connect, collaborate and problem solve real challenges facing women in agriculture. Whether you’re navigating production decisions, finances, leadership, family dynamics, marketing, time management or growth planning, this event creates a welcoming space to share ideas, learn from others and leave […]
The 2026 Annual Bird Watching Tour to be held at the Bien Angus Ranch near Veblen, SD. Join us on a journey to view the abundant populations of birds that make their home in this region. Learn how rangeland management plays an important role in the state’s agricultural industry as well as provides an exceptional […]