South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

Healthy Soil, Healthy Harvest: No-till Garden and High Tunnel Tour
2025-08-12 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Lillow’s Acres, 609 Maple St., Frankfort, SD, 57440, United States

SDSHC 10th Anniversary Tour and Celebration
2025-08-21 13:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Ramkota River Center Pierre, 920 W Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD, 57501, United States
Join us for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s 10th Anniversary Tour of Dakota Lakes Research Farm, featuring Ray Archuleta and Dwayne Beck!
Agenda
• 1:30 p.m. – Meet at Ramkota Hotel in Pierre (920 W Sioux Ave.)
• 2:00 p.m. – Bus departs for Dakota Lakes Research Farm
• 2:30 p.m. – Field tour begins with Ray Archuleta and Dwayne Beck
• 4:30 p.m. – Buses return to Ramkota Hotel
• 5:00 p.m. – Dinner, anniversary presentations, social
Registration is free for Coalition members, and $25 for non-members (includes 1-year membership).
Register by Aug. 17 for accurate meal counts at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sdshc-10th-anniversary-tour-of-dakota-lakes-research-farm-tickets-1514284909929?aff=oddtdtcreator

South Dakota State Fair
2025-08-27 08:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SD

Grazing and Soil Health Tour
2025-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Dale Demonstration Farm, 57th St SW & 399th Ave, Clyde Township, SD, SD, 57350, United States
DALE DEMONSTRATION FARM Tour

Wednesday August 27, 2025
10am – 12 noon
Snacks & Refreshments provided
399th Ave and 213th St

Speakers include:

Kent Vlieger, NRCS SD Soil Health Specialist
Brian Chatham, Ducks Unlimited
Bruce Toay, Ducks Unlimited
Brian Baum, Operator

Topics to include:

Cover Crop Applications
Perennial Forages on Marginal Acres
Improving Soil Health
Economic Benefits

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Soil Health School
2025-09-03 08:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dale Demonstration Farm, 57th St SW & 399th Ave, Clyde Township, SD, SD, 57350, United States
The 2025 South Dakota Soil Health School will be held September 3-5 at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron Event Center and Dale Demonstration Farm near Huron, SD. 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 $150, and additional registrations from the same operation cost $75.
Participants are responsible for their own lodging A block of rooms has been reserved for this event at the Crossroads Hotel for $110 per night. Please contact the hotel at (800) 876-5858 to make your reservations.
For More Information Visit: https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event-calendar/soil-health-school/
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Dakota Lakes Field Day with Brett Huber
2025-09-10 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Brett Huber Farm, 14705 310th Ave, Hoven, SD, 57450, United States
Please join Dakota Lakes Research Farm and NRCS for a discussion on inter-seeding cover crops into corn. Brett Huber will share insights into cover crop mixes that were used, when they were seeded,
and the benefits and challenges he encountered along the way.
Dakota Lakes Field Day with Brett Huber

September 10th, 2025 – 9 AM to 11:30 AM
14705 310th Ave. Hoven, SD 57450

Getting there: From Highway 83, turn east on Highway 20 and travel 4 miles. Turn north on 310 Ave. at the sign for Lowry. Travel 1 mile north on this gravel road. The Huber place is the first one on 310.
No registration is necessary. Contact Dakota Lakes Manager Dwayne Beck if you need special accommodations: manager@dakotalakes.com; 605-224-6357.
To help reduce waste, please bring your own water bottle. Thanks!
This work is supported through a cooperative agreement of the Dakota Lakes Research Farm and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
FIELD DAY with BRETT HUBER 9.10.2025

2nd Annual Pennington Conservation District Conference
2025-09-24 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center (Rapid City), 2111 North LaCrosse Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701
September 24th, 2025
Best Western Ramkota Hotel- Rapid City, SD

Topics Including:

Composting
Windbreaks
Forest Thinning
No-Till Growing
Rotational Grazing
Wildlife Management
Soil Health
Shelter Belts
Cover Crops
Wildfire Mitigation

Keynote Speakers:

Burke Teichert
Bart Carmichael
Chris Goldade

Register at: penningtoncd.eventbrite.com
(Lunch Included)
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2025 Rogers Memorial Farm Field Day
2025-09-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 18600 Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68527, 18600 Adams St, Lincoln, NE, 68527, United States
2025 Rogers Memorial FIELD DAY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
9 AM to 3 PM – Lunch Provided
18600 Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68527
Field Day Highlights
Cover crop mixtures plot demonstrations
Double cropping strategies and water use
Cover crop effects on soil health data
Soil health assessment demonstration
Farm history & long-term research plots tour
Register at: https://go.unl.edu/rmf2025
Contact:

Katja Koehler-Cole: (402) 624-8042 | kkoehlercole2@unl.edu
John Nelson: (402) 441-7180 | jnelson158@unl.edu

Rogers Memorial Farm Field day announcement

Fall River Conservation District Soil Health Workshop
2025-10-03 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Oelrichs Community Center, 108 E 6th St, Oelrichs, SD, 57763, United States
Join the Fall River Conservation District’s Soil Health Workshop

Oct 3rd, 2025 8:30 AM-3PM
Oelrichs Community Center- (108 E 6th St. Oelrichs, SD 57763)
Free Lunch
RSVP by Sept 25th to 605-745-5716 or fallrivercd@sdconservation.net

Event Topics Include:

Benefits of large scale compost
Importance of healthy soil for you ranch
Living soils LLC
Drone benefits in modern agriculture
Make your own DIY worm ranch

A Landowners Perspective to Eastern Red Cedar Control
2025-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Colome Fire Hall, 100 Firemen's Dr, Colome, SD, 57528, United States
October 9th, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Colome Fire Hall

Main Speakers

Greg Gehl
Landowners
Nebraska Sandhills Task Force Board Member
Producer Panel

Financial Assistance Information will be available!
Questions Contact:

Jewell Bork: 605-669-2222
Jennifer Schoon: 605-301-9600
Facebook: South Central Rcd

Ag Horizons
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Ramkota River Center Pierre, 920 W Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD, 57501, United States
Register today and plan to join us on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at the Ramkota RiverCentre in Pierre, SD, for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration at the Ag Horizons Conference. This annual event brings together farmers, ag professionals, researchers, and industry partners to explore the latest trends in crop production, soil and water management, precision ag, and farm business planning.
With a strong lineup of speakers from South Dakota State University, industry experts, and producer panels, attendees can earn Certified Crop Adviser CEUs while gaining practical, research-based insights for the year ahead.
We extend a sincere thank you to our 2025 Ag Horizons sponsors – BNSF Railway, Farm Credit Services of America, the South Dakota Wheat Commission, and Syngenta Crop Protection – for their generous support in helping make this event possible.
Exhibitors and additional sponsors are welcome! Join us to showcase your products, connect with producers, and be part of advancing South Dakota agriculture.
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For more information visit: https://sdwga.org/ag-horizon/

2025 SD Cattlemen's Convention and Trade Show
2025-12-02 08:00 - 2025-12-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Lodge At Deadwood, 100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood, SD, 57732
For more information visit: https://www.sdcattlemen.org/convention.php

2025 Annual Grassland Management Conference
2025-12-04 08:00 - 2025-12-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Box Events Center, 631 Watiki Way,, Box Elder, SD, 57719, United States
Come join the fun at the 2025 Annual Grassland Management Conference to learn about-
“Legacy on the Land: Building Strong Families and Profitable Ranches.”

Here’s a sneak peek at our speaker lineup:

Jolene Brown – Family dynamics & succession with humor and heart
Burke Teichert – Proven strategies for profitability & people development
Jerry Doan – Real-world innovation, agri-tourism, and soil health
Dr. Tom Noffsinger – Back by request with an extended bonus session on low-stress livestock handling

For more information visit: www.sdgrass.org

Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting
2025-12-09 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Freeman Academy Arboretum, 900 Cedar St, Freeman, 57029, United States
The Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting will be held on December 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting will also occur from 12:45-1:00 p.m.

Location
Freeman Academy Arboretum
900 Cedar St.
Freeman, SD 57029

Contact
Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist

The educational portion of the day will focus on managing soil fertility, the long-term weather outlook, fungicide use in corn, and profitability managing soil health. Continuing education credits for certified crop advisors will be available.

Agenda

9:30 a.m. – Registration, coffee, and rolls
9:45 a.m. – Managing Soil Fertility Efficiently: Ray Ward, Ward Labs, Kearny, Nebraska
10:45 a.m. – Break
11:00 a.m. – Long-Term Weather Outlook: Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension Climatologist
11:30 a.m. – Fungicide Use in Corn: costs and returns: Madalyn Shires, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 p.m. – Southeast Farm Board Meeting / elections
1:00 p.m. – Southeast Farm Research Update: Pete Sexton, Associate Professor, SDSU Extension Sustainable Cropping Systems Specialist and Southeast Research Farm Supervisor
1:40 p.m. – Profitably Managing Soil Health: Kurt Stiefvater, Salem farmer
2:20 p.m. – Panel Discussion
3:00 p.m. – Program Closes

For more information visit: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/managing-soil-maximizing-profit

Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting
2025-12-11 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | SD
Come to the 3rd Annual Meeting-

For more information visit: https://www.npforage.com/upcomingevents.html

Melting South Dakota's Green Glacier
2026-01-05 14:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Sacred Heart Hall, 513 North Main Street, White River, SD, 57579

Ranching for Profit
2026-01-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Murdo Sportsman Club, 105 Sport Street, Murdo, SD, 57559

Ranching for Profit
2026-01-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Winner Holiday Inn, 1360 SD-44, Winner, SD, 57580

2026 Soil Health Conference
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-01-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center Aberdeen, 1400 NW 8th Ave., Aberdeen, SD, 57401
The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition is excited to have the 2026 Soil Health Conference in Aberdeen, SD! This outstanding event offers regenerative ag information from renowned researchers and experienced producers. This is an excellent opportunity to get your land management questions answered and network with people who can help you improve your land. More details to come!
For More information Visit: https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/soil-health-conference/

2026 Ranchers Workshop
2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SD

Burleigh County Soil Health Conference
2026-02-05 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Menoken Farm, North Dakota, 1107 171st St. NE, Menoken, ND
Join the Fun Feb 5th at Menoken Farms for the 2026 Burleigh County Soil Health Conference “Prospering With Principles”-
Featured Speakers Including:

Barry Fisher: 39 Years with NRCS and now operating Fisher Soil Health LLC
Matt Powers: Author, Educator and Entrepreneur on Permaculture and Regenerative Gardening and Farming!

To Register Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-winter-workshop-tickets-1721333568039?aff=oddtdtcreator

Rogue Food Conference
2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | First Baptist Church, 707 St Patrick St, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Join us for a Rogue Food, farming, finance, and… rodeo!
During the nationally acclaimed Black Hills Rodeo, add on multiple days of learning about food, farming, and finance with our first ever Great Plains Rogue event.
February 5th, 6th, and 7th

Location-Main event venue

First Baptist Church
707 St. Patrick St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
Thursday – VIP dinner for VIP ticket holders
Friday – Arrive at 8.30 and event starts at 9.00
Enjoy talks on food, farming, and finance starting at 9.00 until 4.00, with lunch included from 12.00-1.30.
Friday night – Black Hills Rodeo (for those who bought a ticket to both or purchase your own ticket separately) from 6.30-10.00!
Saturday morning – 8.30am come back to for a morning of talks and lunch
Saturday afternoon – Farm tour at Dry Creek Farm and Ranch with Shawn and Kirsty Freeland
For more information visit: https://roguefoodconference.com/rapid-city-sd-rogue/

2026 Mitchell Soil Health Event
2026-02-05 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | The Highland Conference Center, 2000 Highland Way, Mitchell, SD, 57301, United States
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Agenda:
9:30 am Registration
10:00 am Welcome – South Dakota No-Till Association
10:15 am Matt Reardon, Senior Atmospheric Scientist for Nutrien
Ag Solutions: “Navigating Weather Extremes and The
Growing Season Ahead”
12-1 pm Lunch Provided by the sponsors, please visit their booths
1-2 pm Eric Jones, SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist:
“Revisiting Management Plans to Stay Ahead of the Weeds”
2-2:15 pm Break – Visit sponsor booths
2:15-3:30 pm Bruce Potter, MN Extension Integrated Pest Management
Specialist: “Corn Rootworm Management Strategies”
3:30 p.m Wrap-up
Preregistration by Jan 30th 5pm

Call: 605-996-1564 or Text 605-530-5390
Email: heidi.rients@usda.gov

Stewardship Starts at The Trunk: Tree Care That Works
2026-02-06 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Prime Time Bar and Grill, 719 7th St., Eureka, SD, 57437, United States
Event Topics Including:

Tree planting and Care
Shelterbelt Health

Event Details:

Prime Time Bar & Grill – Eureka, SD

Social: 5:30 PM
Supper: 6:00 PM
Speakers to Follow

RSVP by Jan 30th, 2026

Text 701-535-1843

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Seed Starting Workshop
2026-02-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Frankfort Community Center, 602 Jefferson Ave, Frankfort, SD, 57440, United States
Chris Goldade from SDSHC and Owner of Flat Rock Farms will be discussing all the ins and outs of vegetable seed starting. From ordering and sowing to hardening off and planting in the garden, Chris will cover it all!
Event Details:

February 17, 2026
5:30-8:00 PM (Meal Provided)
Frankfort Community Center

Contact Ivy at 605-460-2367 to RSVP. Please RSVP by Feb 12th
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Managing Salinity on Working Lands: A hands-on workshop for all Ag Producers
2026-02-25 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Remedy’s Restaurant, 416 Main St, Langford, SD, 57454, United States
Identify which fields are losing you money and learn practical solutions at the Managing Salinity on Working Lands Event!
Speakers Including:

Caleb Caton- Ducks Unlimited – The Problem: Salinity Across our Landscape
Dr. Cheryl Resse SDSU- Salinity Sources & Solutions in Agriculture
Dr. Shaina Westhoff SDSU- How to Curb Salinity on Your Acres
Anthony Bly SDSU- Economic Insights: Cost & Options for Saline Land- Make EVERY Acre Count!

RSVP to –

Matt Hubers (605) 265-3005
Jean Fagerland (605) 448-8514

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Women's Ag Network- East Central Hub Launch Event
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Cornerpost Grapefarm & Winehouse, 39379 209th St, Huron, 57350, United States
Join us for the East Central Region Hub launch! This event is designed to build connection, spark conversation and introduce you to the Women’s Ag Network.

​Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 5:00PM
Place: Cornerpost Grapefarm & Winehouse, Huron, SD

Pre-Register: By Feb., 23

Women's Ag Network- North Central Hub Launch Event
2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Cheyenne River Cultural Center
Join us for the North Central Region Hub launch! This event is designed to build connection, spark conversation and introduce you to the Women’s Ag Network.

​Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 4:00PM
Place: Cheyenne River Cultural Center, Eagle Butte, SD

Pre-Register: By Feb., 24

No-Till Gardening with Master Gardener
2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Southeast 4th Ave., Aberdeen, SD
Learn how to grow a thriving garden without turning over the soil. Join master gardener Chris Goldade for an approachable introduction!

March 3, 2026
6:30PM-7:30PM
Aberdeen Public Library: (215 4th Ave SE Aberdeen, SD 57401)

Soil Health Awareness Day
2026-03-12 | SD
