Soil Health Conference
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2025 Soil Health Conference
Jan. 15-16, 2025
Ramkota Hotel and Event Center
1901 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-8011
Meet the MC
Jared Luhman
Jared Luhman farms on his family’s farm in Goodhue, Minnesota, along with his wife, Valerie, and his dad, Jon. They raise a herd of 230 registered Red Angus cattle that are bred to thrive in their environment without the use of extensive inputs. On the crop side, they practice no-till, cover cropping, and livestock integration. Their goals are to manage their farm in a way that improves the land under their stewardship, the profitability of their business, and the lifestyle that they enjoy. You can learn more about what they do on Jared’s Ranching Returns Podcast where he talks to farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who aren’t afraid to do things differently and have found success in their businesses through this.
Conference Updates
Restaurateur promotes local food for community security
By Stan Wise PIERRE, SD – When Sioux Falls restaurateur Tim Meagher purchases local food, he doesn’t do it because it’s trendy. For him, it’s about securing a future for his business and the community. “If somebody else has control of our food system – if you were a...
Student video and essay contests now open
As part of the 2024 Soil Health Conference, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition has announced two exciting contests for students in South Dakota. The student video and essay contests have been designed to give students the opportunity to learn more about soil...
Finding the pieces: Soil Health Conference offers education, networking opportunities
By Stan Wise Hughes County producer Terry Ness knows the value of South Dakota’s annual Soil Health Conference. “I compare this whole soil health journey to a 10,000-piece puzzle, and we’ve got maybe a thousand pieces in place,” he said. “Every time you go to an event...