Summer 2014 Rangeland Education Opportunities
The summer is filling up with excellent opportunities for rangeland education and fellowship. Below is a list of events available to the public. It’s a great time to get out and learn, we hope to see you at one or more of these events….and don’t forget to bring a kid along!!
Leopold Conservation Award Ranch Tour
July 2 | Lowry, SD
- 5th annual tour for the Leopold Conservation Award in South Dakota.
- This year’s winners are the Perman family and the tour will be held at their Rock Hills Ranch near Lowry, SD.
- The day will feature award presentation, demonstration, entertainment, lunch, and ranch tour.
- RSVP to Judge Jessop at 605.280.0127 by June 26.
- For more information visit sdgrass.org.
Allan Savory Talk
September 10 | Brookings, SD
- Talk will highlight Savory’s work in global grassland preservation and management with the use of livestock and grazing.
- Talk will be held at the SDSU campus in Brookings, SD. Details forthcoming.
- Contact Sandy Smart at 605.688.4017 for information.
Allan Savory-Ranch Tour
September 11 | Hayti, SD
- Tour will be held at the Rick Smith Ranch near Hayti, SD.
- The day will feature various aspects of soil and grassland management and health, including discussion and demonstration of mob grazing, pollinator plantings, rainfall simulator and other rangeland management information.
- Allan Savory will be present throughout the day, providing feedback and discussion on how range management in the Northern Great Plains relates to worldwide grassland issues.
- Details forthcoming.
- Contact Sandy Smart at 605.688.4017 for information.
South Dakota Grazing School
September 15-19 | Chamberlain, SD
- The annual SD Grazing School is a must for managers serious about improving their knowledge of livestock and rangeland management.
- Whether a novice or an advanced range/livestock manager, this school has something for everyone.
- Register early because these schools fill up fast.
- The 2014 School will again be held in the Chamberlain, SD area.
- Registration is required and includes meals and transportation to range sites during the school.
- For more information, contact Judge Jessop at 605.280.0127 or visit sdgrass.org.
Source: South Dakota State University Extension
