Events

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

$10.00 Registration by July 5, 2019. Reserve your lunch!!
TO PRE‐REGISTER, VISIT: https://www.sdcorn.org/events/saline‐sodic‐soilmanagement‐workshop‐and‐field‐tour/
$10 registration fee collected at the door. Walk‐ins welcome.
Contact: Cheryl Reese at Cheryl.Reese@sdstate.edu or 605‐688‐6309

Topics:
-Regenerative Agriculture
-Grazing Management
-USDA Programs Available for Farmers,
Ranchers, & Landowners
A light lunch will be served & there will be a drawing for two bags of cover crop seed. (Must Be Present To Win)

Please RSVP to Baylee Lukonen by July 5th at (701) 640-8827 or Baylee.soilhealth@sdconservation.net.

Tour Discussion Topics/Activities  Introduction of holistic planning on the operation.  Monitoring benchmarks for determining success.  Native plant inventory on the ranch.  Resource data for benchmarks.  Starting a grazing rotation

For more information or for special accommodations contact Dan Rasmussen: 605-685-3315

The purpose of the Governor's Agricultural Summit is to bring together leaders in business, finance, education, government and production agriculture to demonstrate agriculture's comparative advantages and discuss ways to harness the industry's potential for economic development.

The Summit is a free event that is open to anyone who is interested in the ways agriculture impacts South Dakota.