Grassland Management School

Updated April 01, 2025
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Pete Bauman

SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist

Landowners learn the art and science of grassland restoration and management through Grassland Management Schools.

  • Experienced restorationists share insight with private landowners and land management staff in both a classroom and field setting. 
  • This school focuses on a team approach toward practical options for a variety of project goals.
  • Topics cover planning, budgeting, techniques, seed mixes, management and ecological considerations.

Grassland Management School 2025

A classroom-style version of the Grassland Management School was held on February 11-12, 2025, at Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma, South Dakota. Use the embedded playlist above or watch the videos on YouTube.

 

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The recorded presentations offer 30 videos and over 10 hours of expert recommendations to help producers and agencies learn about developing project teams, land preparation and planning, selecting seed mixes, planting technologies, stand establishment and key lessons learned.

This free educational resource was made possible by SDSU Extension, with key support from Northern Great Plains Joint Venture, Pheasants Forever and The Nature Conservancy.

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