BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is hosting interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camps for cattle producers.
The camps are at 6 p.m. CST on Dec. 10, 2025, in the MET Building at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown; and at 6 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2026, in the Nordby Trades Center at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center.
Registration is limited to 20 people at each location and is $25 per person. Supper and all materials are included. To register, visit the SDSU Extension Events page and search “calving”.
“Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp to kick off a successful calving season,” said Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
Discussion and hands-on breakout sessions will include valuable information for new and experienced farmers, ranchers and students who want to refresh or enhance their calving knowledge.
Topics will include the stages of labor, hands-on delivery using a cow and calf model, calf processing and supplies, and record keeping.
For more information, contact Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
Upcoming Events
Cow/Calf Calving Camp @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension will host an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp on January 6 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD 57301).
Cow/Calf Calving Camp @ Watertown
SDSU Extension will host an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp on December 10 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Lake Area Technical College in the MET Building (1226 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201).
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