Tours & Childcare

Notable Attractions With Tours Available: Watertown South Dakota

*All attendees will also receive a complimentary packet of information from the Watertown Chamber of Commerce

Daycare Option: At Lake Area Technical Institute

  • Those with children over age three, interested in a potential daycare option please contact Kristy Jerzak (605) 882-5284 Ext. 440, Director of the Daycare Unit at Lake Area Technical Institute.
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Registration Open for Two Soil Health Schools!

The 2025 West River Soil Health School will be held June 25-26 in Caputa, SD, and the 2025 Soil Health School will be held September 3-5 in Huron, SD. Each of these two schools will feature outstanding instructors consisting of industry professionals, researchers, and experienced producers. The days will be split between classroom discussions and field exercises designed to help you improve your land and your profit margins through regenerative agriculture practices. Visit our events page to learn more about these excellent learning opportunities!

News & Events

Awards, new board member announced at Soil Health Conference

Awards, new board member announced at Soil Health Conference

PIERRE, SD – The Ninth Annual Soil Health Conference, Jan. 15-16 at the Ramkota Hotel and Event Center in Watertown, SD, saw approximately 500 attendees, including over a hundred students. The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition was thrilled to offer this opportunity...

Study finds soybean yields resilient following late rye termination

Study finds soybean yields resilient following late rye termination

By Janelle Atyeo For South Dakota Soil Health Coalition PIERRE, SD – A cover crop of quick growing cereal rye can keep the soil in place over winter’s brown and blowing days. Its long roots soak up excess spring rains, and its straw helps block weeds. The more...