Being a producer has always required making decisions without knowing exactly what comes next.
Weather changes. Markets move. Every operation is different. And sometimes the best way forward comes from seeing what others have tried, asking good questions, and connecting with people who have faced similar decisions.
That’s what Grasslands in Action 2026 is all about.
Join the South Dakota Grassland Coalition December 3–4, 2026, for two days focused on practical ideas, real-world experience, profitability, resilient grasslands, and the people behind successful operations.
This year’s featured speakers include:
Dr. Tom Noffsinger
Low-stress stockmanship and practical livestock handling
Alejandro Carrillo
Grazing management, resilience, and lessons from managing in challenging environments
Clint Fischer
Legal and business considerations for today’s farm and ranch families
Ray Marxer
Operational planning, profitability, and leadership
And the conversation won’t stop with the keynote speakers.
We’re building this year’s conference around producer experiences, interactive discussions, practical workshops, regional success stories, and more opportunities to meet and learn from other ranchers, land managers, and partners.
You’ll hear conversations about grazing and profitability, infrastructure investments, drought and resilience, succession and family dynamics, new opportunities in agriculture, leadership, and what producers across the region are learning on their own operations.
Most importantly, we want you to leave with ideas you can use, people you can call, and greater confidence in whatever comes next.
Mark your calendar now.
December 3–4, 2026
The Box Events Center
Box Elder, SD
Early Bird Registration opens soon!
Watch your inbox for the full conference details, registration information, and your first look at this year’s sessions.
South Dakota Grassland Coalition
A unified voice for managing grasslands.
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