The Pennington Conservation District will sponsor ONE producer in the amount of $300 to attend the following school. Pennington County producers do get priorty. DEADLINE: May 31st:

GRASSLANDS COALITION GRAZING SCHOOL

June 11th-13th 2024

Wall, SD

The Grazing School is designed for producers and anyone with 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.

COST*: $300 for current SDGC members Or $335 for non-members – which includes a  one-year membership. $150 for each additional person from the same operation.

*Fee includes session materials, snacks and meals.

Discussion Topics at the Grasslands Grazing School:

• Adaptive Management
• Concepts of Grazing
• Managing Diversity on Rangelands
• Working with Livestock
• Pasture Allocation
• Inventory of Ranch Resources
• Plant Species Identification
• Mineral Nutrition Needs of Livestock Seasonality of Grazing Nutrition
• Ranch Monitoring Techniques
• Soil Health and Infiltration
• Planning for a Forage Shortage
• Fencing and Watering Systems
• Holistic Management
• Implementing Grazing Practices
• Consultation with Grazing Experts

The Pennington Conservation District will sponsor ONE producer in the amount of $100 to attend the following school. Pennington County producers do get priority. DEADLINE: May 31st:

WEST RIVER SOIL HEALTH SCHOOL

June 26th-27th 2024

Caputa, SD

In 2024 the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition will hold two Soil Health Schools! The West River Soil Health School will be held June 26-27 at Shawn and Kristi Freeland’s Dry Creek Farm and Ranch near Caputa, SD.

The agenda will feature classroom style presentations from producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field.

Area producers will also share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health. Individual registration costs $100, and additional registrations from the same operation cost $75.

*This includes session materials, snacks, meals, and the following years membership to the coalition.