2024 West River Soil Health School

2024 West River Soil Health School

This two-day school combines classroom instruction with field exercises to teach participants the basics of soil health management.

By South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

Date and time

June 26 · 10am - June 27 · 3pm MDT

Location

Dry Creek Farm & Ranch

23630 Wisehart Road Rapid City East, SD 57725

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About this event

  • 1 day 5 hours

The 2023 South Dakota Soil Health School will be held June 26-27 near Caputa, SD, on Shawn and Kristy Freeland's Dry Creek Farm & Ranch. This school is designed for agricultural producers as well as anyone with an interest in learning how to manage soils for resiliency and profit. 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. The class size ranges from 30-40 people.

This is an in-person only event. No online option will be available.

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South Dakota Soil Health Coalition

The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition is a producer led, non-profit, 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. Major projects and membership benefits include: field walks and workshops, annual Soil Health School, mentoring network, bi-monthly newsletter, informational videos, and the distribution of soil health education kits to school groups. Additional information can be found at www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org or visit our new website/interactive tool the SD Grazing Exchange at www.sdgrazingexchange.com.