When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., September 7th, 2021 Where: The plot is located at the intersection of HWY 281 and 165th St (Ashton turn off). • 60” Corn with cover crops seeded within rows • Beans planted into Rye • Garden Plot • Rainfall Simulator • Slake Test • Lunch and Discussion Come walk […]
The September 2021 South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Board of Directors meeting will take place via Zoom.
The South Dakota Grazing School is designed for producers and anyone with an interest in learning how to best manage grasslands to benefit livestock. The agenda features presenters from state and federal agencies, and universities. Area producers share their expertise about various topics related to grazing techniques and grassland management. Participants will hear presentations in […]
Please join us for a farm tour and discussion at the West River Research Farm 6 miles east of Sturgis. Tour will include discussion on current research at the farm as well as presentations from SDSU researchers and collaborating partners. Dinner will be served. Date: Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 Time: 5:00 – 7:30 pm Location: […]
The 2021 Master Gardener Update Conference will be held Sept. 24-25 at the Huron Events Center (501 Wisconsin Ave. SW, Huron, SD 57350). This event is an opportunity to obtain timely, research-based gardening information, enjoy self-guided tours and socialize with Master Gardener colleagues from across the state. Learn more here.
The 84th Annual South Dakota Sheep Growers Convention and MIWW contest is fast approaching! The association has worked very hard putting together an interesting tour and information-packed day of formal meetings. This year our convention is in Pierre, September 24th and 25th, 2021. With all the changes and challenges facing the sheep industry, the association […]
Celebrate the grand opening of the South Dakota Discovery Center's new soil exhibit! The exhibit features an informational soil mural, interactive kiosks and a soil crawl-through! There will be a ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm! Please RSVP to attend. Register for this event here.
Finding the Right Balance: Managing People, Land, & Wealth for Success Join this 3-day Holistic Management event featuring guest educators and facilitators Joshua and Tara Dukart. Whether you are new to holistic management or well-seasoned in managing your resources, finances, and relationships using holistic principles, this school is designed with you in mind. Joshua and […]
Barry and Eli Little’s Operation 45696 SD Hwy 22, Castlewood, SD October 6, 2021 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. “I don’t think there’s near as many variables for me to worry about as there used to be. I think I’m more realistically confident now than I was then.” − Barry Little Tour Barry and Eli […]
When: Oct. 9, 10 a.m. CDT Where: Near Pickstown, southeast Gregory County, South Dakota Watch goats in action browsing on cedars Talk with Extension personnel about cedar management Learn how cedars respond to goat browsing Directions from Pickstown, S.D.: Travel all the way across to the west end of the Randall Dam. Take a left […]