Events

-The Professionals and Youth Range Camps seeks to educate attendees about the productive potential of the rangeland based on the ecological range site, the similarity index of the range plant composition and the management practices that will support sustainable multiple uses.

-Participants will be able to better determine the economic value of the rangelands as well as the production and conservation practices that will improve or sustain this precious resource.

Join us on the prairie in central South Dakota to watch, photograph, and record bird species, livestock and wildlife on Perman's Rock Hills Ranch and Sieck's Deep Root Ranch.

-Hear presentations from land owners and conservation experts.

-Learn about the unique connections between birds and livestock.

-Enjoy two days on the beautiful central South Dakota prairie.

-Bring your family, kids are welcome!

Contact Judge Jessop at (605) 280-0127 for more information.

Tour Stops: Jeff and Drew Hemmer's & Jerry Houselog
Nationally Recognized Speakers: Jay Fuhrer and Ray Archuleta

-Soil Demonstrations
-Equipment
-Lunch
-Producer Panel

Contact one of the following to RSVP:
-Flandreau NRCS (605) 997-2949 Ext. 3
-Pipestone NRCS/SWCD (507) 825-5478 Ext. 3

Please see flyer for additional details.

Program Includes:

-Evening Meal 5:00-6:00 PM
-Presentation By Ray Archuleta To Follow

RSVP By June 1st

For more information or to RSVP contact Shane Jordan at (605) 472-1437 Ext. 3.

Program Includes:

-Field Tour of Dakota Lakes

-Nationally recognized speakers highlighting soil health practices:

Ray Archuleta
Dr. Dwayne Beck
Dr. Jose Guzman
Dr. Cody Zilverberg

Program scheduled for 6:00-9:00 PM and features nationally recognized speaker Ray Archuleta.

To RSVP or for more information contact Steve Higgins at (605) 842-0603 Ext. 3

The benefits of small grains in crop rotations is the focus of the 24th Annual Field Day to be held June 19 at the Eastern South Dakota Soil and Water Research Farm in Brookings (3714 Western Avenue).

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Tours begin at 10 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Lunch is sponsored by Eastern South Dakota Soil and Water Research Farm, Inc.

Speakers Include:

-Nina Teicholz, Author
-Dan O'Brien, Wild Idea Buffalo Company
-Barry Dunn, SDSU President
-Glen Elzinga, Alder Springs Ranch
-Christine Jones, Amazing Carbon
-Dr. Fred Kirschenmann, Stone Barnes Center
-Jonathan Lundgren, Blue Dasher Farm

More details to come!

-Soil Days is an opportunity to learn more about South
Dakota resources, our Soils.
Learning activities have been designed for 14-18 year of
age groups and expertise.

-Rangeland Days is an opportunity to learn more about
South Dakota resources, our Rangelands.
Learning activities have been designed for a variety of age
groups and expertise, from 8 years old through adult.

Contact Ivy Pazour, Spink Conservation District at (605) 472-1437 Ext. 3 for more information.