Codington County Conservation District

08/22/2026

The Conservation District is looking for a Grain Drill Operator. This is a seasonal, part-time position. Previous experience is required. Please message to have an application sent out. Pay is $20 per hour. Perfect for a retired farmer as the schedule is varied mostly between spring and fall. Hours are flexible.

08/21/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

South Dakota State Fair Offers Mobility Options for Fairgoers

The South Dakota State Fair is committed to making the fairgrounds accessible so all guests can enjoy their visit. Several mobility and transportation services are available throughout the fair to support visitors with mobility needs.

More information in the release below.

08/20/2026

🇺🇸 VETERANS HUNT

Hosted by Prairie Hills SD Chapter #970 and Coteau Prairie Chapter #830, the Veterans Hunt allows current and former military members to get outdoors, enjoy a day in the field, and connect with fellow Veterans!

📅 Event Schedule
• 7:30 AM: Registration at American Legion Codington County Post 17
• Participants will then travel to the hunting location, where trap shooting will be available before the hunt
• After the hunt, everyone will return to the American Legion for bird cleaning, fellowship, and a meal
• Event concludes by 1:30 PM

https://events.pheasantsforever.org/events/2nd-annual-veterans-hunt/e604a60a-2185-46b0-985a-1ee9cfeeabef

⚠️ Hunters must have a gun and safety orange. If you need help obtaining any of these items, please contact the Prairie Hills PF Chapter.

🇺🇸 Come enjoy a day in the field with fellow Veterans!

08/20/2026

Get ready to win

Pheasants Forever 2027 Calendar Raffle is Here!

For just $60, you'll be entered into 52 weekly drawings throughout 2027 for your chance to win an incredible lineup of prizes!

🎉 Some Prizes include:
~ Rock River .223/5.56 AR-style rifle
~ R***r American Gen 2 6.5 PRC
~ Wi******er SXP Upland Field (12 or 20 ga.)
~ Stoeger M3000 Semi-Auto
~ Vortex Diamondback binoculars (2 prizes!)

💥 Plus, every Thursday throughout the year, $60 cash will be given away!
With 52 gun prizes, 52 cash prizes, and 2 Vortex Diamondback binocular packages, there are 106 chances to win with a single calendar!

📅 Drawings are held every Thursday beginning in January 2027.

📩 To purchase your calendar or for more information, contact:
Tylor at +1 (605) 520-1866 or send us an email at [email protected]

❗️Don't wait❗️ Calendars are limited, and once they're gone, they're gone! Good luck!

08/20/2026

🌻🚜South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers, Producers & Landowners, We Want to Hear From You!

💬The South Dakota Grasslands Initiative is seeking input from producers and landowners across the state to better understand how working lands programs can meet your needs. Whether you've participated in these programs before or not, your perspective matters.

💵 Selected participants will receive a $50 stipend for completing a confidential one hour interview.

📱 Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/SDGIForm to learn more and sign up.

📣🙂 Please share this opportunity with fellow farmers, ranchers, producers, and landowners. The more voices we hear, the better we can support South Dakota's working lands. We appreciate you!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

An opportunity to support the SD South Dakota Wildlife Federation

SDWF Raffle Events Home » SDWF Raffle Events Donate to SDWF! SDWF 21 Gun Giveaway Ticket (All Year 2026) 21 guns will be awarded if 2,100 or more tickets are sold. SDWF reserves the right to offer a cash settlement or substitute a gun of equal or great value. We draw for a gun for every 100 tickets...

08/20/2026

Great reminder to keep your garden growing.

Is your garden looking crowded? Dividing perennials will allow you to rearrange your garden ahead of winter. Next spring your newly divided perennials will be lush, have vigorous blooms, and add delight to your landscape.

Not all plants benefit from fall division, late-summer and fall-blooming perennials will usually do better when divided in the spring, when the foliage isn’t also supporting flowers.

Note: some perennials, such as daylilies, respond favorably to division regardless of the season.

Full Article: https://extension.sdstate.edu/dividing-perennials-fall

08/20/2026

Are you a producer interested in virtual fence and how it can fit into your operation? Checkout the virtual fence collar lease program through one of our partners South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
A great way to "test drive" if this practice would be a good fit to your operation!

SDSHC is helping producers adopt regenerative grazing practices through the use of virtual fence collars! Learn more at https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/cattle-producers-try-out-virtual-fencing/