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Soil Health Field Day set for next week

Don’t forget that a Soil Health Field Day will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at the George S. Michelson Building in Murdo. Registration will start at 9:30am. Producers will exchange experiences on how no-till and cover crops have changed their operations. For more information or to RSVP, call Valerie Fedderson at 669-2404, Extension 3.

Details on July events in Antelope

A Marvel Superheroes themed Antelope youth parade will be held on Saturday, July 14th beginning at 9am. Bikes, horses, youth groups and community members will gather in front of the community building. If you have questions call Melinda at 828-3936. The Antelope Community Walk/Run will also happen on the 14th at the Wacipi Grounds. Registration will begin at 7am and Is sponsored by the Antelope Youth and Community. Shirts will be given out to all. If you have questions call Glen at 828-6811.

Free farm ranch clinic set for Thursday

There will be a free Farm Ranch Clinic in Valentine this week! The clinic will be held Thursday, June 21st at the Cherry County Extension Office. This is a great opportunity to speak with agriculture law attorneys and an financial counselors on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. To sign up or if you would like more information, call Michelle at 1-800-464-0258.

Jackpot series returns tomorrow!

There will be a pole bending and barrel racing jackpot series in Valentine this week! The event will happen on Tuesday, June 19th. There will be more events on July 10th and July 24th! Entries will start at 5pm and the jackpot will get underway at 6pm. There will be peewee, youth and open divisions. This is a five run series and they will be having a double run for the July events. If you have questions contact Beth Till at 402-389-2424.

Benefit fishing tournament to happen July 7th

The second annual “Fishing for a Cure” Ladies Fishing Tournament will happen in Chamberlain on July 7th. The ladies are seeking contributions to help defray the costs associated with the event so that all the funds can assist any community member that is battling cancer. Donations may be monetary or items for their raffle and auction. All funds raised will stay local and can be used for assistance defray the cost for gas, food, lodging or bill payments of any kind. If you would like to make a donation, please send to Fishing for a Cure, 106 E. Beebe St, Chamberlain, SD 57325.

Art Expo set for July 14th and 15th in Chamberlain

The 10th annual Art Expo will be held at the South Dakota Hall of Fame in Chamberlain on July 14th and 15th from 9am-5pm. The event features local artists, including wood carvers, quilters, painters, vintage aprons, blown glass and much more. This is open to the public and there is no charge to attend, but free will offerings would be greatly appreciated. For more information call 730-0297.

Farm Ranch Clinic coming up next week

There will be a free Farm Ranch Clinic in Valentine next Thursday, June 21st at the Cherry County Extension Office. This is a great opportunity to speak with agriculture law attorneys and an financial counselors on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. To sign up or if you would like more information, call Michelle at 1-800-464-0258.

Soil Health Field Day coming up in Murdo

A Soil Health Field Day will be held on Tuesday, June 26th at the George S. Michelson Building in Murdo. Registration will start at 9:30am. Producers will exchange experiences on how no-till and cover crops have changed their operations. For more information or to RSVP, call Valerie Fedderson at 669-2404, Extension 3.

Gregory County reminders

A reminder to get out and vote in the Gregory School’s opt-out election on Tuesday, June 19th! Coming up the next two Friday’s, the Gregory Fifth Grade Boys Basketball team will hold a burger and brat fundraiser in the Buche Foods parking lot from 11am to 1pm. There will be a blood drive in Burke on Monday, June 25th from 10:45am-4:15 at the Burke Civic Center. To make an appointment call Nikki at 775-8290.

Jackpot Series happening in Valentine!

There will be a pole bending and barrel racing jackpot series in Valentine on June 19th, July 10th and July 24th! Entries will start at 5pm and the jackpot will get underway at 6pm. There will be peewee, youth and open divisions. This is a five run series and they will be having a double run for the July events. If you have questions contact Beth Till at 402-389-2424.