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Conserve • Preserve • Develop Soil Health
The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) is a producer led, nonprofit, membership organization that was created in the spring of 2015. The Coalition is governed by a nine-member board of farmers and ranchers from across the state and includes several staff members. Staff and board members strive to carry out the Coalition’s mission to “Promote Improved Soil Health” through education and research.
The SDSHC partners with organizations such as the South Dakota USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts, South Dakota No-Till Association, South Dakota Grassland Coalition, South Dakota State University Extension, South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, South Dakota Department of Agriculture, USDA Agricultural Research Service, local Conservation Districts and many others in order to achieve our mission.
These partnerships are extremely important as they allow the Coalition to distribute the latest and most accurate technical information regarding soil health and the efforts being made by organizations across the state to improve it. The Coalition’s most important partnership however is with farmers, ranchers and others who live and work across the state of South Dakota. This continued partnership will allow for the protection and enhancement of this resource for many generations to come.
Mail your Membership Application
Please make checks payable to:
SD Soil Health Coalition
43968 139th St.
Webster, SD, 57274
Lifetime Members
All South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Lifetime Members receive a custom “I Dig Soil Health” spade in appreciation for their support. We hope you’ll join these outstanding people dedicated to improving soil health!
Jim and Carol Faulstich
Colin and Courtney Geppert
Don Nickelson
Shane Jordan, center, pictured here with Brian Johnson, left, and Dennis Clemens, right.
Larry Wagner
Doug Sieck, left, and Dennis Hoyle, right.
Morgan and Jason Kontz
Liz, Thea, and Steve Sigdestad
Candice Mizera
Mike Fruechte
Scott Carlson
Lloyd and Ardyce Alveshere
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Registration Open for 2026 Soil Health Schools!
The Coalition will host two Soil Health Schools in 2026! The West River Soil Health School is set for June 24-25 near Caputa, SD, and the South Dakota Soil Health School is set for Sept. 15-17 near Twin Brooks and Marvin, SD. These events are designed for agricultural producers as well as anyone with an interest in learning how to manage soils for resiliency and profit. The agenda features classroom style presentations by producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health, to an average class size of 30-40. Registration is open, so check out our events page to learn more!
News & Events
Job Announcement: SDSHC Team Member
About Us: The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition led by farmers and ranchers, supports the advancement of land stewardship and profitability by nurturing life from the soil up. Founded in 2015, SDSHC is a non-profit membership organization. The South Dakota Soil...
Taking Action: Soil Health Conference to Outline Benefits of Regenerative Ag
By Stan Wise PIERRE, SD – For producer Blake Vince, running a successful farm comes down to acknowledging one simple fact. “I recognize the only thing, at the end of the day, that's totally 100 percent in my control is my expenses,” Vince said, “and by that, I mean...
SD Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Applicants
Sand County Foundation Applications are being accepted for the 2026 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award®. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife...