September 25th - Ramkota Hotel, Rapid City
Join us for a day of learning and networking with fellow conservation enthusiasts. The conference will feature expert speakers discussing the latest trends in conservation efforts. You'll have the opportunity to attend informative sessions and participate in the engaging rainfall simulator.
Whether you're a seasoned conservationist or just starting your journey, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about soil health and conservation. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and dig into regenerative urban and rural agriculture.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a day filled with inspiration and education at the Pennington Conservation District Conference!
Please
register to attend. Adults are $25, and kids and students are free.
Time | Speakers | Topic |
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8:00-8:45am | Registration | |
8:45am | Shawn Freeland | Welcome |
9:00-9:45 | Roy Thompson | From Dis-ease to Abundant Life |
9:45-10:00am | Break | |
10:00-10:45 | Breakout Sessions | |
Urban Ag | Maggie Syversen | Intro to Urban Ag |
Rural Ag | Roy Thompson | Diamonds in The Roughage ie Composting |
10:45-11:00am | Break | |
11:00-11:45am | Breakout Sessions | |
Urban Ag | Kent Vlieger | No-Till Gardening |
Rural Ag | Victor Tuschen | Economics of Soil Health ie Tillage Vs No Till |
11:45-12:00pm | Break | |
12:00-1:00pm | Lunch/Network | |
1:00-2:00pm | Kent Vlieger/Shawn Freeland | Rainfall Simulator Demonstration |
2:00-2:45pm | Barry and Eli Little | Livestock on Grasslands and Croplands |
2:45-3:00pm | Break | |
3:00-3:45pm | Breakout Sessions | |
Urban Ag | Rick and Michelle Grosek | Farm to Table and Distribution |
Rural Ag | Paul Pierson | Forestry/ Private Land Thinning |
3:45-4:00pm | Break | |
4:00-4:45pm | Josh Larson | Windbreaks, Orchards, and Common Tree Diseases |
4:45-5:00pm | Shawn Freeland | Closing Remarks |
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