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May 20, 2025
8:00am - 6:00pm
SDSU Brookings Campus
Room 126 of Animal Science Building
Register Janice Rounds
605-882-5140 janice.rounds@sdstate.edu
Prescribed Fire Class & Live Training
This fire school and training event is hosted by
SDSU Extension in partnership with state and
federal agencies and non-government
agencies for private landowners and land
management staff. The day will begin with a
morning classroom session focused on
prescribed fire orientation including planning,
weather, safety, communications, objectives,
and other subjects.
The afternoon session will
offer hands-on and live-fire training exercises
(weather dependent) specifically focused on
landowner/manager needs including tools,
various pumps, burn unit design, ignition
techniques, and overall fire management.
Students can expect to receive instruction in
all phases of prescribed fire for several fuel
types and conditions from experienced
instructors.
DATE: May 28, 2025
LOCATION: Eagle Pass Ranch Headquarters
34261 200th St
Highmore, SD
TIME: 1PM-4PM
RSVP to Cassie
cauxt@ducks.org
605-882-5140
Pasture Walk
Get a ground-level look at how timing, pressure, and rest are used to shape pastures - and how calving season is a part of the bigger picture. AJ Munger, rancher at Eagle Pass Ranch and new board member of the SD Grassland Coalition, teams up with ranch and grazing consultant, Jenita Derga of Wild Prairie Solutions, to talk real ranch decisions and the support and learning opportunities available along the journey. Discussions include: shifting to May calving, trials to increase diversity in non-native cool season dominated pastures, SD Grassland Coalition educational opportunities, and more!
Date: June 2-5
Location: Wedge Tent Ranch
Faith, SD
Young Adult Ranching for Profit Workshop
The Young Adult Ranching for Profit Workshop is a hands-on intensive training to develop management skills in agriculture.
“What an awesome experience! Learned so much! Can`t wait to bring back what I learned to the family operation! Keep up the good work.” ~ Event Attendee
Birds. At Home on the Range
Annual Bird Tour
The 2025 Annual Bird Watching Tour to be held at the Totton Angus Ranch, north of Chamberlain, SD. Join us on a journey to view the abundant populations of birds that make their home in this region. Learn how rangeland management plays an important role in the state’s agricultural industry as well as provides an exceptional environment for South Dakota’s native feathered friends.
2025 Dates & Locations
June 17-19: Wall, SD
July 22-24: Summit, SD
Sept 9-11: Chamberlain, SD
Grazing Schools
Topics include:
* 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 Exercises * Soil Health and Infiltration * Transect Reading & Monitoring * Planning Your Own Place * Planning for a Forage Shortage * Fencing & Watering Systems * Holistic Management * Implementing Grazing Practices * Consulting with Grazing Experts
Good, Bad, and Similar Looking Plant Tour
The day will include conversations and learning opportunities about treatments, biocontrol, land management, and plant ID.
- Short intro session in the morning
- Most of the day will consist of visiting sites around the local area.
Grassland Management School
* Private Landowner perspective * Planning for and meeting objectives * Chemical history considerations * Site preparation * Case studies/examples over time
DATE: December 5, 2024
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Downtown
Rapid City, SD
TIME: 8:30AM MST
CONTACT: Judge at jljessop@kennebectelephone.com
2024 Annual Meeting
Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration tailored for ranchers, land managers, and ag professionals. To help you get the most out of each annual meeting, we have decided to move this event to a conference format. This year’s conference will feature two keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and valuable insights on leading your ranch toward long-term profitability and success.
This annual meeting is a must-attend event for anyone serious about the future of ranching. Whether you’re a seasoned rancher or just starting out, you’ll leave with practical strategies and inspiration to ensure the profitability and longevity of your operation.
DATE: Thursday, August 3, 2023
TIME: 9:30AM - 4:00PM
LOCATION: Philip, SD
RSVP to Judge Jessop at jljessop@kennebectelephone.com or call/text 605.280.0127.
2023 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award Winner Tour
* From Wall, SD: Go 8 miles North on Creighton Road and take the curve East. Creighton Road turns into Kelly Hill Road. Then go 19 miles East to Deadman Creek Road. Go 6 miles North to Slovek Road. Then take Slovek Road 3 miles West.
* From Philip, SD: Go 10 miles North and then 9 miles West. Then go 1 mile North and 3 miles West.
* From HWY 34/73 Intersection (Billsburg): Go 15 miles South to Hilland Road, then 9 miles West to Deadman Creek Road. Then go 6 miles South to Slovek Road and then 3 miles West.