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December 5
South Dakota Grassland Coalition Conference in Rapid City, SD
Where: Holiday Inn Downtown Rapid City, SD
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Details:
A full day of learning, networking, and inspiration tailored for ranchers, land managers, and ag professionals.
Keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and practical insights on building a sustainable ranching operation.
Focus on profitability, land management, and succession strategies to ensure long-term success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, strategies, and tools for leading your ranch into the future!
For more information and registration: https://sdgrass.org/grassland-coalition-annual-conference/
December 10
Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting in Wagner, SD
Where: Wagner Movie Theater Banquet Room (218 Main Ave. S. Wagner, SD 57380)
Time: 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Details: The Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wagner Movie Theater Banquet Room (218 Main Ave. S. Wagner, SD 57380). The Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting will also occur from 12:45-1:00 p.m.
Educational presentations will focus on improving soil health through reduced tillage, diverse rotations, managing for better soil microbiology and incorporating cattle grazing annual forages and cover crops. Continuing education credits for certified crop advisors will be available.
Registration: Registration is required. Register at https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/managing-soil-maximizing-profit-meeting
The cost to attend this meeting is $25 or free for Southeast Farm members. For more information, contact Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist or Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist.
December 10-11
SD Cattlemen's Association Convention & Trade Show in Pierre, SD
Where: Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center, Pierre, SD
Details: The 2024 South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show will be held on December 10th and 11th at the Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center in Pierre, SD. This event brings together producers and beef industry stakeholders for educational opportunities, policy discussions, and a cattle-focused trade show.
The first day of the 2024 event includes the NEW Cattlemen’s Land & Legacy event, the 2024 Leopold Conservation Award presentation and Ranching for Profit Seminar. Following the Best of Beef Happy Hour, the team roping contest and President’s Auction are open to the public and fun for the whole family!
Day two will feature a CattleFax report, the keynote address, seminars, membership meetings and networking opportunities with fellow cattlemen and women, local, state, and national leaders and beef industry partners. The event comes to a close with the Cattlemen’s Banquet and the introduction of Class I of the SDCA Leadership Academy.
Registration: For registration and additional details, visit https://www.sdcattlemen.org/convention.php
December 18
South Dakota Private Lands Prescribed Fire Forum in Chamberlain, SD
Where: Cedar Shore Resort, Chamberlain, SD
Details: A one-day event to discuss the who, what, where, and how of private lands prescribed fire being conducted in South Dakota. This forum is designed for landowners, fire professionals, educators, and service providers to come together and explore opportunities, challenges and resources related to prescribed fire.
Feature topics:
SD private lands prescribed fire laws and regulations
Liabilities and other concerns
Landowner training opportunities
Agency support, programs, and partnerships
Landowner-led prescribed burn associations
Equipment, service providers, and education resources
Open forum for questions, answers, and concerns
Registration: Registration is free and includes lunch. Visit South Dakota Private Lands Prescribed Fire Forum to register. Please register by December 16, 2024, to be included in meal counts. Pre-registration is preferred, but not required.
For more information, contact Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist, or Laura Kahler.