Broadcaster Press 11 March 27, 2018 www.broadcasteronline.com Grassfed Exchange National Conference June 20-22 by SDSU iGrow BROOKINGS, S.D. - The South Dakota Grassland Coalition and SDSU Extension are co-hosting the 10th Annual Grassfed Exchange National Conference in Rapid City June 20-22, 2018 at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Rapid City. The Grassfed Exchange is a nonprofit group dedicated to advancing the opportunities for grassfed livestock and regenerative agriculture. "The South Dakota Grassland Coalition sees this conference as another opportunity to bring quality education to South Dakota's livestock producers, agency personnel, political leaders, lenders and the general public," said Jim Faulstich, chairman of the South Dakota Grassland Coalition. To register To register for this three-day conference or to learn more about scholarships, sponsorships and vendor opportunities and more visit the Grassfed Exchange online. Space is limited for tours, so register soon. Conference details Wednesday June 20, 2018 Ranch Tours: Ranch tours will feature grassfed beef, bison and sheep enterprises. At the end of the day, tour buses will meet at the Central States Fairgrounds for supper, grassfed liveBook 65: Answers stock viewing, and grassfed beef and Sudoku sheep carcass quality ultrasound #1 8 2 1 3 9 assessment demonstrations. 5 6 7 4 2 Thursday & Friday June 21-22 3 1 5 4 9 3 1 8 Two days packed with speakers, 2 7 9 4 panel discussions, breakout ses- 6 8 3 6 7 5 2 sions/workshops, and a vendor/ 9 9 8 2 7 5 sponsor trade show. The day6ends 7 1 8 4 1 with a banquet and awards cer-3 5 6 4 emony Keynote: SDSU President Sudoku #3 Barry 1 4 2 6 5 Dunn 9 6 5 8 1 Featured speakers: 8 7 3 2 4 •Nina Teicholz, Author, The Big 4 7 5 2 6 7 8 1 3 9 Fat Surprise 4 3 9 •Dr. Jonathon Lundgren, award 5 8 6 5 7 1 2 winning agroEcologist 2 9 4 7 3 •Dr. Christine Jones, famed soil 9 6 3 1 8 carbon scientist Since 1934 Sudoku #5 5 6 1 2 7 4 9 8 3 "Here in South Dakota, we have a great diversity of grassland enterprises," Faulstich said. "We know beef production is our primary grass-based industry, but the Coalition is interested in supporting all types of grass-based businesses. So, whether its grassfed or conventional livestock; beef, sheep, bison, or pheasants... what we are concerned with is viable, healthy, and productive grasslands that will carry on to future generations." 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The Grassfed Exchange draws heavily on volunteer experts from across the nation for its Conference Committee and Advisory Council. •Dan O'Brien, Author, Great Plains Bison and founder of Wild Idea Buffalo •Dr. Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Iowa State University •Producer panel on grassfed beef, bison, sheep, stacked enterprises and much more. June 22 session and workshop topics: bison, multispecies marketing, grassfed genetics, diversity on the ranch, grazing management, ecosystems, young farmer/rancher forum and finance and profitability. Scholarships: The Grassfed Exchange also focuses on providing opportunities to young or beginning grassfed producers and will again sponsor scholarships to the conference. More about the Grassfed Exchange bpp b BE SMART. Fill the puzzle so that every row, every column, and every A report informing readers that the Vermillion Fire/EMS section contain the numbers 1-9 without repeating a number. 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