DEADWOOD, S.D. – According to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Ag Census data, 31% of producers in South Dakota are female. South Dakota Women in Agriculture is dedicated to supporting and advocating for women passionate about agriculture in rural America. .
As the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary, Chairwoman Deb Dobson and the South Dakota Women in Agriculture board invite all interested participants to join the silver jubilee conference. This year’s conference will take place on October 10-11 at the Lodge at Deadwood. The program will feature diverse and inspiring sessions aimed at empowering women in agriculture. It focuses on not only agricultural topics, but also on providing networking opportunities and personal development.
Along with a full slate of speakers and presentations, 2024’s ‘Woman of the Year’ will be announced as will the ‘Young Gun’ recipient (for women under 25).
Registration for the event is open and costs $125. To register or learn more about the conference, visit www.southdakotawomeninag.com. Any attendee under 25 may apply for our scholarship to assist with registration and room expenditures.
In 2014, Ann Mackaben and a core group of women formalized the organization by establishing an educational non-profit. This non-profit now works on various agriculture-related projects in schools, youth programs, and within the broader community. The group also continues to host the annual conference that brings together women involved in agriculture to learn, connect, and share experiences.
Women passionate about agriculture are encouraged to join the event to gain knowledge, share ideas, and advocate for the future of rural America.
Thursday, October 10th:
1:00pm Open/Welcome
1:15pm Jackie Bauer, Choosing Resiliency in Your Present and Your Future
2:00-3:00pm KEYNOTE: Jessie Jarvis: Sharing the Best Life Out West
3:30-3:45pm Break/Vendors
3:24-4:45pm BREAK-OUTS Jessie Jarvis, Market Yourself; Health Venniga, Succession Planning
4:45-4:00pm Break/Vendors
5:00-6:00pm Happy Hour with Rebecca Blue
6:00pm Dinner, Recognitions and Awards, “HEY ‘UMP,” a Play, Brad Sanderson
7:00-9:00pm Paint and Sip or Fireside Chat to Celebrate SDWA 25th Anniversary
Friday, October 11th:
7:00am Breakfast
8:00-9:00am Shark Tank hosted by Amy Pravacek
9:00-10:00am A New Vision of Ag Science, Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Ecdysis Foundation
10:00-10:15am Break/Vendors
10:15-11:00am Regenerative Agriculture Continues, Dr. Johathan Lundgren
11:00am-11:30am Dr. Robert Williams, Food Trust, Farm Journal
11:30-12Noon Team Rancher, Harding County Basketball Team
12:00-12:45pm Lunch/Silent Auction/Caramel Auction
12:45-1:00 Vendors
1:00-2:00pm Focusing on the Future/Strategic Planning
2:00-3:00pm Unleashing Potential: Embracing the Journey, Lori Coope,
Certified Profession Life Coach/ Leadership Consultant
3:00pm Closing
