Upcoming March Events
- SDACD
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
March 3-4 - Grassland Summit in Mitchell, SD
March 3 - No-Till Gardening with Master Gardener Chris Goldade in Aberdeen, SD
March 4 - Harvesting Connections: A Women's Ag Network Social in Sioux Falls, SD
March 5 - Gather & Grow: A Women's Ag Network Social in Spearfish, SD
March 5 - Gardening Workshop in Hill City, SD
March 10 - Gardening Workshop in Belle Fourche, SD
March 12 - Organic Conference in Sioux Falls, SD
March 12 - Gardening Workshop in Faith, SD
March 17 - Gardening Workshop in Winner, SD
March 24 - Forest Management Workshop in Rapid City, SD
March 26 - Gardening Workshop in Aberdeen, SD
March 28 - Ready, Set, Grow! in Watertown, SD
Scroll down for event details and flyers.
March 3-4
SD Grassland Summit
For more info and registration: https://www.sdgrassinitiative.org/summit/
Location:
Highland Center
Mitchell, SD
About:
The Grasslands Initiative invites you - as a professional, as a supporter, or as a curious learner, to widen your view on the grasslands in South Dakota through presentations and conversations at the South Dakota Grasslands Summit in Mitchell.
March 3
No-Til Gardening with Master Gardener
Where:
Aberdeen Public Library
215 4th Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
No registration required.
Join Master Gardener Chris Goldade for an approachable introduction to no-till gardening, a method that improves soil health, reduces weeds, and supports a more sustainable garden ecosystem. Chris will share the basics of no-till gardening along with practical tips for starting or transitioning your own garden at home. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels who want an easier, earth-friendly way to grow.
March 4
Harvesting Connections: A Women's Ag Network Social
Where:
Stockyards Ag Experience
301 E Falls Park Dr.
Sioux Falls, SD
Time: 5:30 PM
Join us for the Southeast Region Hub launch! This event is designed to build connection, spark conversation and introduce you to the Women’s Ag Network.
March 5
Gather & Grow: A Women's Ag Network Social
Where:
Shortgrass Resort
19343 Shortgrass Lane
Spearfish, SD
Time: 5:30 PM
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ova1So-wI0GXKXciOH8cbC1sOE9SYt9OvRjZajyRKvBURFlCVUIyNDlGU1ZNREpCTjg3SkpBQ1gxMC4u
Join us for the West Region Hub launch! This event is designed to build connection, spark conversation and introduce you to the Women’s Ag Network.
March 5
Gardening Workshop in Hill City
Where:
Hill City Public Library
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Gardeners in western South Dakota face a variety of growing challenges, including large daily temperature fluctuations, intense weather events such as high winds, hail, and early or late snowfall, and a limited number of freeze-free days. This workshop will equip gardeners of all experience levels with an understanding of crop physiology and practical, research-based strategies to optimize vegetable and fruit production for the upcoming season. Topics will include seed-starting, transplanting, soil fertility, varietal selection, irrigation requirements, protected cultivation, integrated pest management, and harvest strategies tailored to local environmental conditions.
This one-hour workshop will be offered in seven communities and is open to participants of all gardening skill levels. The class will be taught by Nick Volesky, SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City. Resources on gardening and horticultural topics will be available, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion to spark ideas within their communities.
March 10
Gardening Workshop in Belle Fourche
Where:
Belle Fourche Rec Center
1111 National St
Belle Fourche, SD
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Gardeners in western South Dakota face a variety of growing challenges, including large daily temperature fluctuations, intense weather events such as high winds, hail, and early or late snowfall, and a limited number of freeze-free days. This workshop will equip gardeners of all experience levels with an understanding of crop physiology and practical, research-based strategies to optimize vegetable and fruit production for the upcoming season. Topics will include seed-starting, transplanting, soil fertility, varietal selection, irrigation requirements, protected cultivation, integrated pest management, and harvest strategies tailored to local environmental conditions.
This one-hour workshop will be offered in seven communities and is open to participants of all gardening skill levels. The class will be taught by Nick Volesky, SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City. Resources on gardening and horticultural topics will be available, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion to spark ideas within their communities.
March 12
Organic Conference in Sioux Falls
Where:
Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel
3200 W Maple St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Time: 8:45 AM - 3:40 PM
SDSU Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm will host an organic conference focused on practical, science-based strategies for organic and transitioning producers on March 12 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Funded by the Organic Crop Improvement Association Transition to Organic Production Program, the program will bring together farmers, researchers, and extension specialists to share their insights on organic crop production. Sessions will cover topics such as soil health, weed management strategies, reduced and no-till systems, as well as food quality and the human gut microbiome. This conference is designed to support farmers who are transitioning to organic production as well as experienced organic growers seeking to refine their systems, reduce tillage, and improve long-term soil and crop performance.
March 12
Gardening Workshop in Faith
Where:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
409 Dakota St
Faith, SD 57626
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Gardeners in western South Dakota face a variety of growing challenges, including large daily temperature fluctuations, intense weather events such as high winds, hail, and early or late snowfall, and a limited number of freeze-free days. This workshop will equip gardeners of all experience levels with an understanding of crop physiology and practical, research-based strategies to optimize vegetable and fruit production for the upcoming season. Topics will include seed-starting, transplanting, soil fertility, varietal selection, irrigation requirements, protected cultivation, integrated pest management, and harvest strategies tailored to local environmental conditions.
This one-hour workshop will be offered in seven communities and is open to participants of all gardening skill levels. The class will be taught by Nick Volesky, SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City. Resources on gardening and horticultural topics will be available, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion to spark ideas within their communities.
March 17
Gardening Workshop in Winner
Where:
SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center
325 S. Monroe St., Ste. 125,
Winner, SD 57580
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Gardeners in western South Dakota face a variety of growing challenges, including large daily temperature fluctuations, intense weather events such as high winds, hail, and early or late snowfall, and a limited number of freeze-free days. This workshop will equip gardeners of all experience levels with an understanding of crop physiology and practical, research-based strategies to optimize vegetable and fruit production for the upcoming season. Topics will include seed-starting, transplanting, soil fertility, varietal selection, irrigation requirements, protected cultivation, integrated pest management, and harvest strategies tailored to local environmental conditions.
This one-hour workshop will be offered in seven communities and is open to participants of all gardening skill levels. The class will be taught by Nick Volesky, SDSU Extension Horticulture and Specialty Crops Field Specialist based in Rapid City. Resources on gardening and horticultural topics will be available, and participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage in discussion to spark ideas within their communities.
March 24
Forest Management Workshop
Where:
Outdoor Campus - Game, Fish, & Parks
Rapid City, SD
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 10
Gardening Workshop in Aberdeen
Where:
Eagles Nest in the ARCC
225 3rd Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RSVP to Lori:
(605) 290-3596
Questions? Contact Christ:
(605) 290-0109
Join the fun at the FREE Gardening Workshop-
Square Foot Gardening Techniques
Companion Planting and Soil Health
Community Orchard and Gardens
What the Conservation District has to Offer
March 28
Ready, Set, Grow!
Where:
Codington County Extension Complex; use Entrance B (north entrance off of Kemp Ave).
1910 Kemp Ave W
Watertown, SD
Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 am – noon. 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘵 8:30 𝘢𝘮.
𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞! Preregistration isn’t necessary.
Ready. Set. Grow! is the premiere event of springtime for local gardeners and anyone interested in learning about gardening.
To meet last year's demand, we've expanded to have presentations in different rooms at the same time (9 AM and 10:45 AM).
Dr. John Ball: “Emerald ash borer, pine wilt disease, and other looming threats to our trees.” (9:00 AM)
Cody Molnar: "Emerging and Concerning Diseases of Fruit and Vegetables." (9:00 & 10:45 AM)
Dr. John Ball: “How to make your own shade or fruit tree.” (10:45 AM)
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
Meet others interested in gardening and enjoy a schedule of presentations.
- Listen to expert speakers.
- Learn about and discuss topics at botanical booths between the presentations.
- Gather practical resources and tools.
- Coffee, tea, cookies, and muffins.
- Have a chance to win door prizes!
Coteau Prairie Master Gardeners is a volunteer-based club in northeast South Dakota and is affiliated with SDSU Extension