Presenter: Rachel Frei, SD NRCS Urban Conservationist Description: This webinar offers valuable knowledge for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their environmental stewardship efforts. With NRCS assistance, applicants can maximize their chances of securing funding for projects aimed at promoting sustainable land use, conserving natural resources, and
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Presenter: Jeffery Vander Wilt, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Description: Explore how Climate Smart EQIP practices contribute to building resilient ecosystems, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering a more sustainable future for generations to come. This event is a golden opportunity for farmers, conservation enthusiasts, and
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Presenters: Katie Hengelfelt, S.D. Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources Description: DriftWatch® Specialty Crop Site is an on-line sensitive site registry programs for South Dakota available through FieldWatch®. This national registry is a voluntary communication tool that enables crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators to work together to
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Presenters: Sam Fettig, Dakota Drone Company and Micah Meyer, Tenacity Ag Description: Learn how drones are revolutionizing agriculture by aiding in perimeter mapping, monitoring crop growth, livestock tracking, and fence inspections. Not only can you save time and money, but drones are also able to help get
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Presenter: Dr. Xinhua Jia, NDSU Professor of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering and Director of ND Water Resources Research Description: Drip irrigation is a micro-irrigation system designed to conserve water and nutrients by delivering water gradually to the roots of plants. This can be done from above the
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Presenters: Teresa Wiemerslage, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Specialist Description: S.D. Specialty Producers hosted a webinar focused on on-farm food safety including FSMA and GAP. Teresa Wiemerslage shared about produce safety programs, discussed best practices, the importance of food safety, and the basics of food
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Presenter: Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist Description: Permaculture practices can include organic gardening, agroforestry, water harvesting, natural building, and community development, among others. The purpose of permaculture is to create sustainable and regenerative systems that meet human needs while enhancing ecosystem health and biodiversity. This
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Presenter: Michelle Avis, co-founder of Verge and 5th World Description: Watch this webinar about rainwater collection for gardens and livestock. In this video she covers how to estimate your water needs, rainwater collection benefits, and how to set up your own rainwater collection system. Recorded: Aug. 22,
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Presenter: Zach Wright, Lab Director & Compost Consultant for Living Soil Compost Description: Zach Wright discusses and answer questions about producing compost and how soil and plants benefit from compost and explain how compost is a living soil additive. This event has been rescheduled for our guests convenience.
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