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SUMMARY:Landowner Fire Workshop - Astoria
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be held at the Oak Lake Field Station\, Astoria\, SD. Email Pete Bauman peter.bauman@sdstate.edu for details. \nNote:  Agency staff fire workshop on June 1.  Alumni burn day on June 3.
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/landowner-fire-workshop-astoria/
LOCATION:SDSU Oak Lake Field Station\, 19862 483rd Ave.\, Astoria\, SD\, 57213\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Dakota Grassland Coalition":MAILTO:info@sdgrass.org
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SUMMARY:2022 Bird Watching Tour
DESCRIPTION:What: Birds at Home on the Range Bird Watching Tour\nWhen: June 3-4\, Daybreak Ranch\, Highmore\, SD\nRegistration: Download brochure/registration form. \n\nWatch\, photograph and record bird species\, livestock and wildlife\nHear presentations from land owners and conservation experts\nLearn the connections between birds and livestock\nEnjoy two days on the beautiful South Dakota prairie\n\nHosts: Jim & Carol Faulstich and Adam\, Jacquie\, Alexis & Caleb Roth\nDriving Directions: From Highmore\, SD\, travel 11.5 miles north on SD Hwy. 47\, turn east on 186th St. and travel for 2 miles. Watch for signs – roads will be marked. \nCost: Free to current SD Grassland Coalition members and students; $35 per person for non-members (which includes a 1-year SDGC membership). Meals are included\, lodging is on your own. \nWhat to Bring: Bring your digital camera & binoculars. Wearing appropriate clothing and sturdy\, enclosed footwear for walking on uneven terrain\, changing weather conditions and protection from the elements and injury is recommended \nLodging: (On your Own) NOTE: RODEO IN HIGHMORE THAT WEEKEND! Make Plans Early! \n\nPrairie View Motel\, Highmore\, SD 605-852-2261\nR&R Pheasant Hunting\, LLC\, Kelly Roseland\, Cell: 605-290-4138\, Email: kroseland@venturecomm.net\nHydeout Bed & Breakfast\, 605-852-2540\nFor additional lodging information for Pierre\, SD\, visit https://pierre.org/visit-pierre/lodging/ Or Search Miller\, SD Lodging\n\nAgenda\nFriday\, June 3th (Note: Central Daylight Time)\n3:25 – 4 pm Gather at Daybreak Ranch/Faulstich’ s (see driving directions)\n4:00 – 4:15 Welcome and Introduction to the SD Grassland Coalition\n4:15 – 5:00 History of Daybreak Ranch\, Jim Faulstich\, Ranch Owner\n5:00 – 5:45 Bird Identification\, Silka Kempema\, SDGFP Wildlife Biologist\n5:45 – 6:45 Supper and Refreshments\n6:45 – 7:30 Habitat Presentation: Grassland Birds\, Kristel Bakker\, DSU\n7:30 Birding \nSaturday\, June 4th\n5:30 am – Gather at Daybreak/Faulstich’s\n5:30 – 5:55 Sunrise Coffee and Rolls\n6:00 – 8:35 Bird Watch/Record Species. Groups rotate to different stations: (40 minutes per station) \n\nNest Dragging\, Kristel Bakker\nPlant Identification\, Sandy Smart\, SDSU\nThe How & Why of Bird Banding\nInsect ID/pollinators\, Catherine Beall\, Pheasants Forever\n\n10:45 – 11:05 Break/Discuss Group Highlights\, Share memory cards for slideshow- Silka Kempema\, SD GFP\n11:05 – 11:35 Rainfall Simulator\, Kent Vlieger\, NRCS\, State Soil Health Specialist\n11:35 – 12:35 Lunch and Slideshow\n12:40 – 1:30 Grass Manager’s View\, Jim Faulstich\n12:40 –1:30 Kids’ Activities\, Pollinator Balls\n2:00 – Closing Comments
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/2022-bird-watching-tour/
LOCATION:Daybreak Ranch\, 33795 186 St.\, Highmore\, SD\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="South Dakota Grassland Coalition":MAILTO:info@sdgrass.org
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Ag Tour - McLaughlin
DESCRIPTION:Where: Candice and Bob Mizera Farm\, 25796 113th St.\, McLaughlin\, SD\nWhen: June 7 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT \n•Field tours (busses load at 10 a.m.)\n•Diverse croplands\n•Cover crops\n•Livestock integration\n•Grassland management\n•Rainfall Simulator\n•Free lunch! \nRegister for FREE at: tinyurl.com/MizeraTour2022 \nDirections: From McLaughlin\, go 3 miles south on Hwy 63 and 7 miles west on 113th Street. Mizera operation will be on the right. \nPersons requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Cindy Zenk at 605-280-4190 or cindy.soilhealth@sdconservation.net two days prior to the event. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer and lender.
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/sustainable-ag-tour-mclaughlin/
LOCATION:Candice and Bob Mizera Farm\, 25796 113th St.\, McLaughlin\, SD\, 57642\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers and Grazing Lands - Rapid City
DESCRIPTION:Wildflowers and Grazing Lands\nManaging grazing lands for wildflowers\, pollinators\, and wildlife. \nJoin us as we gather together and learn from experts on topics related to holistic management of grazing lands\, a sustainable approach that cares for the land\, promotes biodiversity\, and benefits habitat and wildlife. The day will conclude with a tour of the 777 Bison Ranch. \nThis event is made possible through the partnership of Pheasants Forever\, The Xerces Society\, the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies\, and the 777 Bison Ranch. \nFriday\, June 10th\, 2022 | 8:30am – 3:00pm MST\n777 Bison Ranch located in SW South Dakota\n(A meeting address will be sent to all registered participants.) \nSchedule of Events:\n8:30am | Arrivals and Check In\n9:00am | Bird Watch Walk\n10:00am | Pollinators on Rangelands\nRae Powers\, Partner Biologist\, The Xerces Society/NRCS\n11:00am | Drought in South Dakota\nDr. Krista Elhert\, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Range Specialist\n11:30am | Producer Programs in South Dakota\nMandy Ensrud\, Private Lands Wildlife Biologist\, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies\n12:00pm | Lunch\n1:00pm | Bison Ranch and Grazing Lands Tour\nMimi Hillenbrand\, Owner of 777 Bison Ranch \nThis is a free event and limited to the first 25 registered participants. Registration deadline is June 3rd\, 2022.\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and spending the day outdoors. \nREGISTER at https://pfqf.myeventscenter.com/event/Wildflowers-And-Grazing-Lands-62897 \nFor more information\, contact:\nCatherine Beall\, Coordinating Wildlife Biologist (Monarchs and Pollinators)\, Pheasants Forever\n(605) 464-4541 | cbeall@pheasantsforever.org\n \nDownload event flyer.
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/wildflowers-and-grazing-lands-rapid-city/
LOCATION:777 Bison Ranch\, Rapid City\, SD\, United States
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SUMMARY:West River Grazing School - Wall
DESCRIPTION:West River Grazing School: Concepts of Grazing\nJune 21-23\, 2022\, in Wall\, SD\nFor information\, call: (605) 280-0127\nVisit www.SDGrass.org\nHosted by: South Dakota Grassland Coalition www.SDGrass.org \nDownload the brochure and registration form. \nEach year\, the South Dakota Grassland Coalition hosts the Wall/West River Grazing School in Wall/Quinn\, SD area during June. Contact us at (605) 280-0127 or visit SDGrass.org for more information. The Grazing School is designed by producers for producers or anyone that has 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 the classroom and gain experience with hands-on activities in the field. Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged to participate. \nThe Grazing School is 2 ½ days of working with grass allocation and livestock as well as the agenda items below:\nAdaptive Management\nSeasons for Grazing Nutrition\nManaging Diversity on Rangelands\nGrazer’s Math\nPractical Guide to Rangeland Inventory\nPlant Species Identification\nClip Like a Cow\nManage for Diversity\nGrazing Strategies & Concerns at Home\nVision & Goals\nGrazing for Healthier Soil\nPlanning for a Forage Shortage\nPlanning Grazing Strategies\nFencing and Watering Systems\nHolistic Management\nImplementing Grazing Practices \nREGISTRATION\nSend registration form and fee to:\nSouth Dakota Grassland Coalition\nAttn: Judge Jessop\n24690 299th Ave\nPresho\, SD 57568 \nCOST\n$300 for SDGC members\nOr $335 for non-members – which includes a one-year membership.\nEach additional person from an operation is\n$150/person.\n*Fee includes session materials and meals \nACCOMMODATIONS\nParticipants are responsible for lodging.\nAsk for the “Grazing School” block at Econo Lodge (605) 515-3856.\nClassroom activities will take place at Wall Community Events Center (Across the street from Wall Drug).\nPat Guptill Ranch for pasture activities. \nINFORMATION\nJudge Jessop\n(605) 280-0127\njudge.jessop@sdconservation.net
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/west-river-grazing-school-wall/
ORGANIZER;CN="South Dakota Grassland Coalition":MAILTO:info@sdgrass.org
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SUMMARY:Building Soil Health & Profit
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Rye and Cover Crop \nPlot Tours\, Agronomy and Livestock Nutrition\nWednesday\, June 22 ● 3-5 p.m.\nUpland Colony ● 24211 412th Ave\, Artesian\, SD \nJOIN US! \nWe invite you to join farmers and industry experts alike to discuss hybrid rye production\, feeding\, and use of diverse cover crops to enhance soil health and profitability.\nWe will review everything from field management and agronomics to processing\, markets\, feeding swine and cattle and more!\nJoin in the discussion on diversifying your rotations with small grains like rye and how to get started with cover crops. \nAgenda \n3 p.m. Hybrid Rye test plots tour with:\n• Paul Gregor\, KWS Hybrid Rye Agronomist\n• Mae Petrehn\, Dakota’s Best Seed Product Specialist \n3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion of Feeding Livestock Hybrid Rye with:\n• Dr. Carly Rundle\, KWS Animal Feed Consultant\n• Upland Colony Hog Managers\n• Caitlyn Sullivan\, SDSU Swine Nutrition Specialist \n4 p.m. Cover Crop Benefits. Field Tour of 6 way cover crop mix interseeded into standing corn and farmer panel facilitated by:\n• Sara Bauder\, SDSU Extension\n• Austin Carlson\, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition\n• Upland Colony Farm Managers \nREGISTER\nPlease register at www.dakotasbestseedllc.com or call Mae at (605) 682-0006 or Dakota’s Best Seed at 605-337-3318.
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/building-soil-health-profit/
LOCATION:Upland Colony\, 24211 412th Ave.\, Artesian\, SD\, 57314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thinning Out Smooth Bromegrass Invasion
DESCRIPTION:What: Pasture Walk\nWhen: June 29\, 9-11 a.m.\nWhere: Manbull Farming\, Colome\, SD \nTopics:\n• Overview of Rangeland Soil Health Grazing Strategy\n• Native Grasses Taking Over\n• Range Plant Identification\n• Making It Work on My Ranch \nPasture walk begins at Van Mansheim residence\, 32330 282nd St.\, Colome\, SD.\nFrom Colome: 5 miles north on Hwy 49\, 1 mile west on 281st St. and ¼ mile south on 323rd Ave.\nFrom Winner: 8 miles east on Highway 44\, 4 miles south on Highway 49\, 1 mile west on 281st St. and ¼ mile south on 323rd Ave. \nQuestions? Contact Van Mansheim at 605-840-4926. \nPeople requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Cindy Zenk at 605-280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com at least two days prior to the event. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider\, employer and lender. \n 
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/thinning-out-smooth-bromegrass-invasion/
LOCATION:Manbull Farming\, 32330 282nd St.\, Colome\, SD\, 57528\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ranching for Profit Workshop - Sturgis
DESCRIPTION:Ranching for Profit Workshop with Dallas Mount \nWhen: June 29\, 2022 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nWhere: Sturgis Auditorium/Armory\, 1019 Main Street\, Sturgis\, SD \nThis one day workshop will explore how good grazing management is key to improving profit in the ranching business. Learn how to improve land and create a profitable business that can stay in the family for generations. \nCost: $20 | Pre-Registration Required\nRSVP by June 23 to: Mandy Ensrud at the Sturgis USDA-NRCS Office\, Phone: 605-347-4952 ex. 3012 Email: Amanda.ensrud@usda.gov\nRegister with cash (exact change only) or check (made out to Bird Conservancy of the Rockies). Pay in advance highly encouraged. Limited to 60 participants
URL:https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event/ranching-for-profit-workshop-sturgis/
LOCATION:Sturgis Auditorium/Armory\, 1019 Main Street\, Sturgis\, 57785\, United States
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