McPherson County Conservation District

02/18/2026

Due to no travel advised the USDA Service Center for McPherson County in Leola, SD will be closed today. Please send us a message if you have an urgent need. Thank you!

01/30/2026

🚨 Last Chance to RSVP! 🌳

Don’t miss the McPherson County Conservation District Winter Workshop on Tree Care That Works—happening February 6 in Eureka!

This workshop will cover practical, research-based guidance on:
🌲 Tree planting and long-term care
🌲 Shelterbelt health and maintenance

🎤 Featuring:
Nathan Kafer – SD Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Dr. John Ball – SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist

📍 Prime Time Bar & Grill | Eureka, SD
🕠 Social: 5:30 pm | 🕕 Supper: 6:00 pm | Program to follow

📞 RSVP by January 30 (today!)
Call (605) 439-3336 ext. 3 or text (701) 535-1843

If you manage trees around your farm, acreage, or community—this is one you won’t want to miss 🌱

01/22/2026

🌼Ready to grow more than just a garden?

Master Gardener Training is starting soon. This program is perfect for gardeners who want science-based education, hands-on learning, and the chance to serve your community through volunteer outreach.

If you love plants, learning and sharing what you know - this might be for you!

✨Become a Master Gardener!
🌿Do you love plants and serving your community?
🌿Come grow with us!

The 2026 Course is April 1 - July 31. (Option to finish early in July)
Join us online on Thursday Evenings and for two in-person training sessions.
In-person locations: Rapid City, Watertown & Yankton
There are options for volunteers and non-volunteers.

Requirements to volunteer with SDSU Extension -
✔️18 years old or older
✔️Reside in South Dakota
✔️Pass a background check

Questions? [email protected]

Learn more and register here: https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/sdsu-extension-master-gardener-home-horticulture-training

01/21/2026

🌳Stewardship starts at the trunk 🌳
Want healthier trees and shelterbelts that last?

Join us for the McPherson County Conservation District Winter Workshop 2026 to learn practical, research-backed tree care strategies you can use right away.

🌲Topics include:
-Tree planting & care (site selection, species choice, pruning, long-term care)
-Shelterbelt health and maintenance

🎤Speakers:
-Nathan Kafer, Agroforestor - SD Dept of Agriculture and Natural Resources
-Dr John Ball - SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist

📆February 6th, 2026
📍Prime Time Bar & Grill | Eureka, SD
🕛Social: 5:30 pm | 🕛Supper: 6:00 pm
Program to follow

📞RSVP by January 30th
Call (605)439-3336 ext 3 or text (705)535-1843

Whether you manage a farmstead, shelterbelt, acreage or backyard this workshop will help you make tree care decisions that work. 🌱

01/16/2026

Healthy trees do not happen by accident. 🌳
This workshop will walk through proper tree planting, maintenance and care to improve survival, growth and longevity. Whether you are planting one tree or many, you will leave with practical, usable knowledge.
Details and registration info on the flyer 👇

01/02/2026

🌳 STEWARDHIP STARTS AT THE TRUNK 🌳Tree Care That Works

Join us for an informative winter workshop focused on tree planting, pruning, and long-term shelterbelt health. Learn practical tips you can put to work right away to keep your trees thriving.

What we’ll cover:
🌱 Tree planting & care
✂️ Proper pruning techniques
🌾 Maintaining healthy shelterbelts

🎤 Speakers:
• Nathan Kafer, Agroforester — SD Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Dr. John Ball, Professor & Forestry Specialist — SDSU Extension

📅 February 6, 2026
📍 Prime Time Bar & Grill
719 7th St, Eureka, SD
🕠 Social: 5:30 PM | 🍽️ Supper: 6:00 PM
🎙️ Speakers to follow

📞 RSVP by January 30, 2026
(605) 439-3336 ext. 3 or text (701) 535-1843

Hosted by McPherson County Conservation District
🌲 Planting today is investing in tomorrow.

01/01/2026

09/19/2025

Have you ever thought about applying for NRCS cost-share programs like EQIP or CSP? Don't wait, October 3rd, 2025 is approaching fast, contact the Leola NRCS Field Office for more information or to apply (605)439-3336 ext 3.