Aug 19

Dakotafest

Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 21

Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events. Dakotafest will be held August 19-21 on the Schlaffman Farm (2300 E Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD).

SDSU Extension specialists will be available at booth #216 to talk about:

  • 4-H 
  • Agritourism 
  • Ag business management 
  • Beef, bison and swine production 
  • Managing chronic diseases  
  • Cybersecurity and precision agriculture 
  • Estate planning and continuing multi-generational operations 
  • Weed control in pastures, range and lawns 
  • Pesticides 
  • Trees

Ice cream socials will begin at 1:30 p.m. daily. Free SDSU ice cream will be served until supplies run out.

Visit the IDEAg Dakotafest website for a full schedule and sponsor list.

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