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Upcoming June Events - 2026

Upcoming Events at a Glance


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JUNE 3-4

Birds. At Home on the Range Annual Tour

Where: Bien Ranch - 10779 436 Ave, Veblen, SD 57270


Register: South Dakota Bird Watching Tour | Birds. At Home on the Range - South Dakota Grassland Coalition


About:

Join us for the South Dakota Grassland Coalition for the South Dakota bird watching tour on working prairie ranchland. Participants will explore native grasslands while observing grassland birds, wildlife, and livestock in their natural habitat. This hands-on birding experience combines bird identification, habitat education, and grazing management insights from local experts. This event is FREE to all attendees. We hope that if you get value out of this event, you will consider becoming a member of the Grassland Coalition. You may do that upon registration, or click HERE to become a member now.


JUNE 4

Women's Ag Network: Cultivating Community: Gather & Grow

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM




About:

Join us for the East Region Hub Launch! This event is designed to build connection, spark conversation and introduce you to the Women's Ag Network (WAN). 


From the ranch to the office and everywhere in between, no matter your role, WAN is for women in agriculture, conservation and related fields at every stage of their personal and professional lives. Come as you are! 


JUNE 4

Managing & Planning for a Drought on Rangelands

Time: 10:00 AM - Noon


Location: Todd County 4-H Building, 2.5 miles South of Mission, SD


Contact: Jewell Bork, 605-669-2222


About:

  • Strategic Planning During A Drought Cycle

  • Online Tools to Help with Rangeland Planning

  • Setting Up a Drought Plan

  • Open Discussion


JUNE 9-10

Annual Rangeland and Soil Days

Location: Belle Fourche Community Hall - 512 6th Ave, Belle Fourche, SD


Contact: Kaylee Wheeler, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist, or Emily Rohrer, NRCS State Rangeland Management Specialist



Registration:

Registration is $50 per person, which includes lunch and supper on June 9 and lunch on June 10. The deadline to pre-register is May 22. Registration fees can be paid during check-in, or mailed ahead of time to: Butte Conservation District, Attn: Yvette, 1837 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD., 57717. REGISTER HERE


About:

Rangeland and Soil Days will take place June 9-10, 2026. Rangeland and Soil Days offer a unique opportunity to learn more about South Dakota’s important resources, our rangelands and soils. Learning activities have been designed for a variety of age groups. Topics covered include: plant morphology and identification, habitat suitability for cattle and wildlife, soil quality, erosion and much more!


JUNE 11

"The Good, Bad, and Invasive Plant" Field Day

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Location: Thousand Hills Ranch - 19921 349th Ave, Ree Heights, SD


Cost: Free and all ages are welcome!


RSVP: Not required, but preferred in case of bad weather and catering needs – jblastick@tnc.org


About:

The day will include conservations and learning opportunities about treatment options, land management, biocontrol, and plant id.


JUNE 16

Butzer Pasture Renovation Site Pasture Walk

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM


Location: Butzer Pasture, near Beresford. Lincoln County, SD. Just south of Norway Center. Quarter mile south of intersection of 295th St. & Hwy 11.


RSPV: Kenna Hammons, 605-409-9317 or khammons@ducks.org


Cost: Free!


About:

Join the Conservation Partners of Lincoln County in a visit to a former corn/soybean field in it’s first year planted back to native species pasture.

Learn about planting and managing newly established pastures & hay fields.


JUNE 16-18

Grazing School in Wall, SD

Location: Wall Community Events Center - 501 Main St, Wall, SD



Contact:

Judge Jessop


About:

Area producers teach you how to increase stocking rates, extend the grazing season through rest and recovery for pastures, increase plant diversity, retain moisture in your soil through drought, spend less time and money on weed control, have more time for hobbies and family, and set up your operation so that almost anyone can learn to run it. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. 


During this 3-day intensive program, you will not only learn new grazing management techniques, but you will also get hand-on experience. The producers who put on this grazing school share the experiences that lead them to this new way of grassland management and how they overcame the challenges they faced throughout the implementation process. Additionally, the agenda features presenters from state and federal agencies, and universities so that you will be instantly connected with people who can help you implement the new grazing management plan you develop during the Grazing School. Participants will gain experience with hands-on activities in the field and hear presentations in the classroom. 


JUNE 18

Excellence in Rangeland Management Tour

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 Am


Place: Edgar Farm and Ranch - From US Hwy 212 from north and go through Rockham, SD on Broadway St. until 171st St. Turn west on 171st St for 3/4 of a mile. Turn north onto 367th Ave. and go 2.5 miles. Field will be on west side of the road.


About:

Join us at the Edgar Farm and Ranch for the "Excellence in Rangeland Management Tour" including:

  • Pasture walk with plant ID

  • Discuss results of prescribed burn

  • Cattle grazing cover crops

  • Rotational Grazing

  • Introducing native grasses into cool season pastures


JUNE 18

Field Day: Soil Health & Conservation Strategies for Transitioning to Small Scale Organic Regenerative Ag

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Place: 1314 E Main St, Vermillion, SD



About:

Join us on June 18, 2026 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Vermillion, S.D. for the field day “Soil Health & Conservation Strategies for Transitioning to Small Scale Organic Regenerative Ag.” Participants will tour Genesis Gardens, a regenerative urban farm transitioning from conventional to organic production under an NRCS OM-823 interim conservation contract.


Speakers from NRCS, Precision Soil, BioFlora, SDSPA, and NPSAS TOPP Plains will discuss soil health, conservation practices, and organic transition strategies. Angela Jackson, SDSPA Organic Ag Transition Advisor, will explain organic certification. The event includes practical demonstrations, networking opportunities, and a free lunch for all attendees.


JUNE 23-24

Virtual Fence Workshop

Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM


Where: Central States Fairgrounds - Fine Arts Building, 601 Centre St, Rapid City, SD 57701



About:

SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Society for Range Management will host a Virtual Fence Workshop for livestock producers from June 23 at 7:30 a.m. through June 24 at 4:00 p.m. in Rapid City.

  • Overview of virtual fence technologies and applications

  • Manufacturer Panel Discussions

  • Producer Panel Discussions

  • Applications/Lessons Learned/Case Studies

  • Economics

  • Funding and Partnership Opportunities


JUNE 24-25

West River Soil Health School

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM


Place: Baymont By Wyndham Rapid City (4040 Cheyenne Blvd., Rapid City, SD 5770)



About:

The 2026 West River Soil Health School will be held June 24-25 at Shawn and Kristi Freeland’s Dry Creek Farm and Ranch near Caputa, SD. 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. Individual registration costs $100, and additional registrations from the same operation cost $75.


Participants are responsible for their own lodging. A block of rooms has been reserved until May 24th at the Baymont By Wyndham Rapid City (4040 Cheyenne Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57703) for $125 per night. Contact the hotel at 605-791-5151 to make your reservations.


Note: If you are interested in small scale/urban agriculture content during the school, please contact Cindy Zenk at 605-280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com after you register so that content can be made available to you.


JUNE 27

Fueling the Farmer

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM


Place: Pop Ice Cream Shop, 274 Dakota Ave S, Huron, SD



About:

Join us for an afternoon focused on physical, mental, and emotional wellness for women in agriculture and conservation. 

 

Farming and ranching often mean caring for everyone else, livestock, land, families, and operations. This event is designed to pour back into you because when women in agriculture are supported, our farms, ranches, and families are stronger too.

 

Enjoy an encouraging wellness presentation from Ashley Curnow, connect with other women in agriculture, and gain practical tools and resources that can help you return to your operation feeling refreshed, supported, and better equipped to care for yourself while managing the many hats agriculture requires.

 

Children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and little ones are welcome!

We chose a family-friendly location with a play area for kids, while adults enjoy the wellness presentation in a separate seating space.

 

Each attendee will receive a wellness resource folder featuring local physical, mental, and emotional health resources to help support both personal well-being and long-term resilience in agriculture.

 

Come as you are, bring the kids, grab some ice cream, and spend an afternoon investing in yourself, because taking care of you adds value to everything you care for.


JUNE 30

Leadership, Courage, and The Woman Who Redefined the American West

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Place: High Plains Western Heritage Center - 825 Heritage Dr, Spearfish, SD



About:

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating women, leadership, and western heritage. Enjoy meaningful networking, engaging storytelling, and conversation centered around the legacy of women in the American West, including the remarkable story of Annie Oakley and how courage, resilience, and authenticity continue to shape women’s leadership today. Guests will also have the chance to win a special quick draw door prize during the event. 


Whether you’re involved in agriculture, ranching, business, education, or simply passionate about supporting women and community, this evening promises connection, inspiration, and celebration.


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