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SDSU Extension, Codington Conservation District and the South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service co-host the event, which provides youth ages 8 to 18 with hands-on education in rangeland and soils. To participate, youth can create educational displays on range-related topics, give speeches and compete in rangeland and soil judging. Registration is $40 per person, which includes lunch and supper on June 12 and lunch on June 13.

Join us on May 20th to tour the 777 Bison Ranch near Hermosa, SD. We will hear from experts and program managers about creating, monitoring, and maintaining great habitat! Limited space available. Lunch will be provided. Preregistration is required by May 10th, 2024 at the link below.

Virtual fencing (VF) is a hot topic in rangeland management. This emerging precision livestock management technology has the potential to revolutionize grazing systems by allowing dynamic control of livestock distribution and duration while also reducing the cost of wire fence replacement. But, like any new technology, it can be very complicated.

Join us at a free workshop at the Santa Rita Ranch on November 16 to better understand virtual fencing. Participants will learn about VF components and the differences between vendors. Ranchers using VF at the landscape-scale will share their experiences and perspective. We will discuss and demonstrate the art and science of collaring livestock and placing base stations.

Virtual fencing is exciting, and has a lot of potential—and risk. We hope this workshop empowers you to effectively evaluate VF for sustainable rangeland management.