Minnehaha Conservation District

News of the Day — 7/17/18

MERIT OR MYTH: Engaging South Dakota’s Farming Community In The Pursuit Of Healthy, Functioning Soils In 2007, Doug Sieck of Walworth County, SD began his soil health journey. A little over a decade later, his soils, his operation, and his mindset have all transformed. In this 7-part series, Doug shares with us his eye-opening journey into soil […]

News of the Day — 7/13/18

HOW DO YOU BUILD HEALTHY SOIL? Managing for soil health must begin by changing the way you think about SOIL.. Although the details of how best to create high-quality soils differ from farm to farm and even field to field, the general approaches are the same. Soil cover by keeping plant residue on the soil […]

News of the Day — 7/10/18

Minnehaha County Summer Grazing and Soil Health Workshop August 17, 2018 A summer grazing and soil health workshop will be held on Friday August 17, 2018 at the Crooks Community Center, 701 South Western Ave, Crooks, beginning at 9:00 AM. Those interested in learning about sustainable grazing systems, soil health, and alternative forages are encouraged […]

News of the Day — 7/9/18

THE SOUTH DAKOTA GRAZING SCHOOL WILL HAVE TWO SCHOOLS DURING SEPTEMBER 2018 September 10-12 September 12-14 Please CLICK HERE to print the registration form. This form should be completed and returned with your payment to Judge Jessop — Project Coordinator SD Grasslands Coalition Grasslands Management and Planning Project 24690 299th Avenue Presho, SD 57568 Please CLICK […]

News of the Day — 7/6/18

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP??? We wanted to remind you of these two great workshops and SDSU’s 57th Annual Summer Field Day! Hurry and register! You won’t want to miss these! Also, South Dakota State University’s Southeast Research Farm will host its 57th Annual Summer Field Day from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 10 […]

News of the Day — 6/30/18

EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA NO-TILL AND INTER-SEEDING COVER CROPS We want to make you aware of two free educational events on managing wet weather and improving soil health and profitability by no-tilling and inter-seeding cover crops into corn, soybeans, and wheat. Also, South Dakota State University’s Southeast Research Farm will host its 57th Annual Summer Field […]

News of the Day — 6/26/18

The South Dakota Grassland Coalition is offering a comprehensive Grassland Management School July 25 – 27 in Watertown, SD.  The purpose of this school is to help landowners and other managers learn more about grassland preparation, planting, and management.  Please click on the links below to download and print the registration form and agenda.  Feel free […]

News of the Day — 6/23/18

OUR AMAZING GRASSLANDS Rich and Sara Grim, Bonesteel, SD Many of the native plants on the prairie respond favorably to fire. Fire can also reduce the amount of invasive plans such as cedar. Prescribed fire does a lot of really good things.” — Rich and Sara Grim Schell Family, Wall, SD Generations of raising cattle and providing […]

News of the Day — 6/19/18

PROFILES IN SOIL HEALTH “Benefits of Cover Cropping Systems” With Trevor and Kristy Zantow, Leola, SD “Cover Crops allowed us to graze the cattle more months of the year, our feed needs were diminished, and the work load dropped to just a fraction of what it was in the past. We also needed a lot […]

News of the Day — 6/12/18

EXCESS TREE SALE! We’re selling our excess trees! Thursday, June 14 from 8am – 6pm Friday, June 15 from 8am – 1:30pm District shed — 1120 E 72nd St N, Sioux Falls Cost will be $2/tree or $45/bundle of 25 of the same species, plus tax THERE WILL BE NO EARLY SALES