Broadcaster Press 3 November 15, 2016 www.broadcasteronline.com Habitat Pays: Knowing Your Options Labor Department Awarded $700,000 to Expand Apprenticeships By Secretary of Agriculture Mike Jaspers and Secretary of Game, Fish and Parks Kelly Hepler Our natural resources, the soil we grow our food in, the water we drink and the air we breathe are some of our most valuable resources. As South Dakota’s producers finish harvest and begin planning for next year, we encourage producers to consider the many conservation programs available to them that can increase soil health, protect water quality and provide habitat for wildlife, all while helping to improve their financial bottom line. Over the past few years, there’s been a steady decrease in the prices producers receive for the products they grow and raise. At the same time, there has been little to no decrease in the cost of production. To maintain a positive bottom line, it is important that South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers use every tool available to get the most value from their operations. In some cases, where landowners are spending more to farm certain acres than what they can earn from the crop, looking at alternative uses for those acres may be the next step. Turning land into habitat can improve soil health and increase land values. Plus, a wide variety of financial incentives are available to landowners. The landscape across the state is as diverse as South Dakota’s farms and ranches. No one approach or program will fit every operation nor will it achieve all of an individual producer’s goals. Just like the landscape, diverse programs are available to producers from state and federal governments and private entities that can provide financial resources and technical assistance to implement conservation practices. Additionally, there are advisors across the state who work one-on-one with producers to connect them with programs that fit their operational goals. To make it easier to learn about which programs would work best for an operation, the South Dakota departments of Agriculture and Game, Fish and Parks have partnered over the past year to develop and maintain the Habitat Pays website at habitat.sd.gov. This website serves as a one-stop-shop for finding state, federal and non-governmental programs that provide cost-share or technical assistance to producers. The website includes contact information for a variety of habitat advisors who meet with landowners, learn the goals they have for their operation and advise them about options available to meet those goals. It also features landowner video testimonials of how they are working in concert with their local advisor to enhance habitat on their property. We are proud to showcase a handful of these producers and the work they are doing. These farm and ranch families share their stories and offer insight into how these programs and advisors have been beneficial for their operations. We know that the new year is an important time for producers to make decisions about what their operation will look like for the next year. As you look ahead to 2017, we encourage you to utilize habitat.sd.gov and consider how the available programs may fit into your plan. South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Mission: The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks provides sustainable outdoor recreational opportunities through responsible management of our state’s parks, fisheries and wildlife by fostering partnerships, cultivating stewardship and safely connecting people with the outdoors. South Dakota Department of Agriculture Mission: The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect and preserve South Dakota Agriculture for today and tomorrow. Comments Sought On Missouri River Management Plans PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is requesting comments on fisheries management plans for the four Missouri River reservoirs in South Dakota. The 2017-2021 draft plans include Lakes Oahe, Sharpe, Lake Francis Case and Lewis and Clark. Public comments must be submitted by Dec. 9, 2016. Comments or requests for printed copies may be submitted via email to wildinfo@state.sd.us or sent to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. Comments will be taken into consideration when preparing final plans for the GFP Commission to review on Dec. 15-16, 2016 in Pierre. Draft plans can be found online at gfp. sd.gov/fishing-boating/tacklebox. “The fisheries and recreational resources of the Missouri River system in South Dakota are public resources. It is essential that public input be a consideration when finalizing these plans, so they are reflective of the public’s interests,” concluded John Lott, aquatic resources chief. PIERRE, S.D. – The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) was recently awarded a $700,000 State Expansion Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s ApprenticeshipUSA program to increase the number of pre-apprenticeships and Registered Apprenticeships in South Dakota. One hundred apprentices total will be served in the health support specialist, skilled trades and manufacturing occupations. Target populations include the underrepresented groups of women, Native Americans, limited-English proficient individuals, youth and people with disabilities. “The apprenticeship training model combines work-based learning with related classroom instruction using the highest industry standards,” said state Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman. “It is a viable opportunity to quickly and effectively close skills and training gaps, result- ing in more workers employed in high-skill, high-wage jobs.” The grant will allow DLR to expand training opportunities such as distance learning and soft skills development; educate job seekers, businesses and parents of apprenticeship benefits; train staff through partner meetings; align resources among private and non-profit sectors; and report data across management information systems. Gov. Dennis Daugaard issued a proclamation to recognize Registered Apprenticeship Week Nov. 14-18. This week is designed to promote the importance of apprenticeship training and the essential role it plays in the educational development and diversification of South Dakota’s workforce. For more information about U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeships, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/workforce_training/ apprenticeship.aspx. Call For Artists: Art For State Buildings Proposals PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota artists have until February 24, 2017, to submit purchase proposals for the Art for State Buildings Program. The Art for State Buildings program was created for the purpose of adding the work of talented South Dakota artists to the state’s permanent art collection for display in areas of state government buildings with significant public access. Work purchased will be installed in public access areas of the Capitol and/or other state buildings on the Capitol Complex in Pierre. Proposals for purchase should be submitted to the South Dakota Arts Council, the agency charged with managing the program. South Dakota artists whose body of work has contributed to the state’s cultural heritage and development are encouraged to apply. Proposals will be reviewed by an advisory committee to theSouth Dakota Arts Council. Selection will be based on: Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! •quality of the work •the artwork’s relevance to South Dakota environment, history, heritage or culture •experience of the artist •permanence and safety, as required for public artworks For a complete request for proposal, visit www.artscouncil.sd.gov, call 605-773-3301, email sdac@state.sd.us or write the South Dakota Arts Council at 711 E. Wells Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. 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