Tour Discussion Topics/Activities
Introduction to the ranch operation
Benchmark data for grazing livestock
Livestock mineral program
Prescribed fire for new native grass seedings
Seeding native grasses
Snacks will be provided after Tour: Contact Dave Steffen- (605) 830-9112
Soil Health – A Global Imperative is the theme for SHI’s 2019 Annual Meeting, reflecting just how critically imminent it is that we safeguard and enhance the vitality and productivity of soils to address food, water, climate, wildlife, fiber, fuel and other global issues.
Visit https://soilhealthinstitute.org/event/annual-meeting-2019/ for more information!
Organized by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), supported by conservation districts in eastern South Dakota through a grant from NRCS. No obligation, just an opportunity to learn from your peers and local professional women conservationists.
THE AGENDA
Coffee, sign-in, resource sharing at 8:30--meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.
Free lunch and afternoon field tour. The field tour will involve a short walk into a field, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing.
Return to meeting site for evaluation, dessert and wrap–up by 3 p.m.
Please register at https://www.nolosd.org/learning-circle-meetings
Directions: From 3 miles South of Frankfort, SD on 396th Ave; 1 mile East on 176th St. and 1 Mile South on 397th Ave.
Rain or shine-outdoor attire is recommended, including water resistant footwear, jacket, and umbrella if raining. Please RSVP by July 11th to Judge at (605) 280-0127 or jljessop@kennebectelephone.com.
-Cross-fencing to improve rotational grazing
-Grazing management-drought management
-Pollinator plot for ranch operation benefits
-Tree and riparian management
-Ranching for wildlife
For additional information, contact Isaac Full, Pheasants Forever Biologist, 817-701-6707 or Nathan Grueb, NRCS District Conservationist, 605-365-5179 Ext. 3, or Timber Lake Field Office, 605-865-3522.
Organized by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), supported by conservation districts in eastern South Dakota through a grant from NRCS. No obligation, just an opportunity to learn from your peers and local professional women conservationists.
THE AGENDA
Coffee, sign-in, resource sharing at 8:30--meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.
Free lunch and afternoon field tour. The field tour will involve a short walk into a field, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing.
Return to meeting site for evaluation, dessert and wrap–up by 3 p.m.
Please register at https://www.nolosd.org/learning-circle-meetings
Organized by the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), supported by conservation districts in eastern South Dakota through a grant from NRCS. No obligation, just an opportunity to learn from your peers and local professional women conservationists.
THE AGENDA
Coffee, sign-in, resource sharing at 8:30--meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.
Free lunch and afternoon field tour. The field tour will involve a short walk into a field, so please bring appropriate footwear and clothing.
Return to meeting site for evaluation, dessert and wrap–up by 3 p.m.
Please register at https://www.nolosd.org/learning-circle-meetings
Topics to be covered include: Rotational Grazing, Grazing cover crops and alternative forages, Cropland conversion to Grass, Irrigated pasture
RSVP is appreciated by July 12 to Peggy Loomis (hamlincd@sdconservation.net) or (605) 783-3642 ext 3.
Save The Date! More Information To Come!
Contact Pete Bauman at (605) 882-5140 or peter.bauman@sdstate.edu for more information.
Learn What Producers In The County "Really Do" For Soil Health
-Where : Leave the Belle Fourche NRCS office on a bus and stop at Paul Winkler’s farm, Dave Ollila’s farm, and SDSU’s new demonstration farm in Sturgis. Depending on time, stops may be added.
-What: We’ll be looking at how cover crops have been implemented on these operations, general discussions on soil health, water infiltration and soil analysis information, cost share opportunities to improve soil health, and improving soil health and production on grazing lands.