Each year the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) hosts a conference to bring regional and international soil health experts to South Dakota, providing agricultural producers, business professionals, agency personnel, students, and all others interested, the opportunity to learn about the importance and functions of our soils.

This two-day conference provides a unique opportunity to hear from experts about protecting soil resources and contributing to the soil health movement.

Keynote speakers for the Soil Health Conference include:

• Dr. Christine Jones, soils and carbon biologist traveling all the way from Australia
• Derek Axten, diversified grain farmer and no-till producer from Saskatchewan Canada
• Tom Cannon, farmer and rancher near Blackwell, Oklahoma
• Dr. Andrea Bjornestad, Assistant Professor and Extension mental health specialist