Events

Please contact Cindy Zenk at (605) 280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com for more information or to express your interest in attending our meeting!

Discussion About Calving Date Planning From A Rancher's Perspective

-These sessions will feature local producers who have adjusted calving dates to better meet their operational and infrastructural needs.
-Meetings are free and open to all, no RSVP required.
-Questions: Contact Pete Bauman 605-880-6542 or Mike McKernan 605-880-4221

We will discuss and answer any soil health related questions you may have. Additional topics include Regenerative Agriculture, Grazing Management, and USDA Programs available. Take the opportunity to chat with other producers who are implementing soil health practices on their operations. Please RSVP to Baylee Lukonen by June 15th. (701) 640-8827 or Baylee.soilhealth@sdconservation.net

Cost: Free to all current SDSHC members, the cost for non-members is $25 and includes a one year membership to the Coalition.
A light lunch will be served.

-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. Starting with plant morphology and identification on up to judging habitat suitability for cattle or grouse, every-one attending Rangeland Days is sure to gain from participating.

Pre-Registration is due by June 4, 2019. Contact Ivy Pazour, Spink Conservation District at (605) 472-0102 Ext. 3 for more information.

THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF COVER CROPS
 Real Life Soil Health Benefits Kurt Stiefvater, Producer, Salem SD

 Implications of Cover Crops in Current Production Systems Kurt Dagel, Olsen Custom
Farms

 Cover Crops a Key to Prevent Plant Eric Barsness, NRCS

 Impact on Insect Communities Carrie Eberle, Univ of Wyoming and Louis Hesler, NCARL

 Hidden Benefits, Soil Biology and Nutrient Biology Mike Lehman and Bee Chim, NCARL

For information, contact the USDA ARS North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, 605-693-3241.

We will discuss and answer any soil health related questions you may have. Additional topics include Regenerative Agriculture, Wildlife Connection, and USDA Programs available.

Take the opportunity to chat with other producers who are implementing soil health practices on their operations.
Please RSVP to Baylee Lukonen by June 17th. (701) 640-8827 or Baylee.soilhealth@sdconservation.net

Save The Date! More Information To Come!

Calling all LANDOWNERS interested in learning how conservation can help INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE while providing WILDLIFE HABITAT!

TOPICS

-Identifying alternative PROFITABLE uses for marginal acres, Maximizing food plots, Increasing your property’s wildlife potential, Current program options

Questions? Contact:
Cody Rolfes, Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist Pheasants Forever (712) 260-8653 crolfes@pheasantsforever.org

Blue Dasher Farms, 46958 188th St, Estelline & Kopriva Ranch, 41577 169th St, Raymond
Bus pick-ups at the American Legion in Raymond and Duenwald Transportation in Clark.

RSVP ‘s are required by Monday June 24th, 2019 in order to compile meal count and bus reservations. Bus seats are first come, first served basis. Please contact Ivy Pazour at (605) 472-0102 Ext 3, Ivy.LathamPazour@sd.nacdnet.net or Lisa Paulson at (605)532-3686 Ext 3, Lisa.Paulson2@sd.nacdnet.net.

Permans are experimenting with integrating sheep as a viable alternative to chemicals for controlling leafy spurge, buckbrush, and other species in pastures. Attendees will see first-hand how custom ‘inherding’ sheep can be a viable and potentially profitable option for weed control without impacting cattle rotations.

Registration: FREE, no RSVP required. Snacks and water provided. Questions: Pete Bauman 605-880-6542