Codington County Conservation District

05/31/2026

🌱 Join Us for the SD 2026 Soil Health School 📚

📅 September 15-17, 2026
📍 Twin Brooks, South Dakota

🌾 Discover practical soil health strategies, hands-on demonstrations, and real-world insights from experienced producers and technical experts.

🚜 Topics include soil testing, no till planting, salinity management, water infiltration, virtual fencing, fertilizer placement, and more.

🏫 Field sessions will be hosted at David Kruger’s Farm with classroom sessions at the Abbey of the Hills.

🍽️ Registration is $150 per person, with additional registrations from the same operation only $75. Meals are included.

📧 Questions: Email [email protected] or call 605-280-4190

🔗Register now by scanning the QR code or clicking here: bit.ly/2026-SHS

05/31/2026

Let us know when you've completed your 46.9 miles, and get your prize here: bit.ly/46gBCT7

05/30/2026

Thank you for a very successful tree sale today. This is what remains. We have to keep the cooler on for a few more days so there is still time to grab a few trees yet.

Bundle of same tree you get 25 trees for $65 (not including plugs)
Individual trees (5 minimum) of same species are $3.25 per tree all items will have 6.2% tax added. Exact cash or check payment please. Message or text the cell 605-880-8609 to place an order.

Quantity Tree Type Cost
5 Apricot $3.25
95 Aronia, Black $3.25
143 Buffaloberry $3.25
202 Chokecherry, Common $3.25
22 Chokecherry, Schubert $3.25
71 Crab, Midwest $3.25
10 Crab, Siberian $3.25
17 Currant, American Black $3.25
25 Elm, Siberian $3.25
25 Hawthorn, Homestead $3.25
9 Hickory, Shagbark $3.25
7 Lilac, Villosa $3.25
116 Maple, Amur $3.25
122 Sumac, Smooth $3.25
18 - Willow, Golden $3.25
9 -Willow, Laurel Leaf $3.25
100 -Willow, Sandbar $3.25
29 -Pine, Ponderosa bareroot $3.25
55 -Spruce, Black Hills bareroot $3.25
15 - Spruce, Colorado bareroot $3.25
30 - Meyer Spruce plugs $4.00 each
4 -Spruce, Black Hills 2 x 3 Plug $4.00
15- 5 gal Meyer Spruce potted $55.00 each
Ornamental and Fruit Trees
2 Pear, Golden Spice bareroot $50.00 each
1 Pear, Lucious bareroot $50.00 each

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05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

We finally got everything counted in the tree shed. This is the list and prices. The numbers to the right are trees spoken for that need to be subtracted. Please message your order so we can have it ready. The tree shed will be staffed Thursday 4-6 and Saturday 9-12. Bundles of 25 of the same tree are $65 plus tax. Individual trees (minimum of 5) are $3.25 each plus tax.

05/25/2026

Thank you to all veterans for your service.

05/21/2026

We are planting a 9 acre tree site today and another crew is working on fabric. We aren't ignoring you. Just trying to beat the rain tomorrow. Please leave us a message and we will get back to you tomorrow.

05/21/2026

A glimpse at how we plant shelterbelts. Our
Equipment is old but it gets the job done. Did you know Codington Conservation District is not funded by the County, State or Federal government? We keep our doors open by planting trees and the other services we offer. We greatly appreciate your support!

05/19/2026

We will be counting trees in preparation for our end of the year sale. We would like to get the cooler shut off by May 31st. So, if you still need to pick up your order please do so by this Friday. Any order remaining in the cooler May 26th will be put up for sale and no refunds given. Plus the trees really need to be planted before the ground gets too warm. Thank you for your understanding.

05/19/2026

We have extra Chokecherry selling for $65 per bundle of 25 trees plus tax. Please message me how many bundles you need. I have posted information below along with a photo.

The chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a highly adaptable, cold-hardy deciduous shrub or small tree native across North America. Reaching up to 20 to 30 feet tall, it naturally forms dense thickets via underground rhizomes. It is an excellent choice for wildlife habitats and windbreaks.

AppearanceFlowers: Produces long, drooping clusters (racemes) of fragrant, small white flowers in mid-to-late spring.Fruit: Followed by pea-sized berries that ripen from bright red to dark purple/black in late summer.

Foliage: Shiny, oval dark green leaves that transition to golden yellow, orange, or reddish-purple in the fall, depending on the variety.

Care and CultivationLight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun promotes the best foliage color and maximizes fruit yield.

Soil: Highly adaptable to various soil types (including wet or drought-prone areas), though it prefers well-drained soil.

Maintenance: Chokecherry spreads and produces suckers. If you want to prevent it from turning into a thicket, regular clipping of basal suckers is required.

Hardiness: Extremely resilient in cold climates, successfully growing in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 through 9.

Uses and ConsiderationsEdibility: While raw berries are famously astringent—combining sour and bitter flavors—they are highly prized for cooking. The fruit is processed into delicious jams, jellies, and wines after cooking to reduce their tartness.

Wildlife: The flowers support early pollinators, and the fruit is a primary food source for many bird species.