Upcoming Events
Women’s Ag Network Hub Events connect women in agriculture and conservation through local, community-based gatherings across South Dakota. Hosted by regional hubs, these events provide opportunities for networking, learning, and leadership development in a welcoming, supportive environment.
From the farm to the office and everywhere in between, no matter your role, WAN is for women in agriculture, conservation and related fields at every stage of their personal and professional lives. Come as you are!
Explore upcoming events below and find one near you.
West Region Event
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating women, leadership, and western heritage. Enjoy meaningful networking, engaging storytelling, and conversation centered around the legacy of women in the American West, including the remarkable story of Annie Oakley and how courage, resilience, and authenticity continue to shape women’s leadership today. Guests will also have the chance to win a special quick draw door prize during the event.
Whether you’re involved in agriculture, ranching, business, education, or simply passionate about supporting women and community, this evening promises connection, inspiration, and celebration.
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Place: High Plains Western Heritage Center
Pre-Register: By June 29
East Central Region Event
Join us for an afternoon focused on physical, mental, and emotional wellness for women in agriculture and conservation.
Farming and ranching often mean caring for everyone else, livestock, land, families, and operations. This event is designed to pour back into you because when women in agriculture are supported, our farms, ranches, and families are stronger too.
Enjoy an encouraging wellness presentation from Ashley Curnow, connect with other women in agriculture, and gain practical tools and resources that can help you return to your operation feeling refreshed, supported, and better equipped to care for yourself while managing the many hats agriculture requires.
Children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and little ones are welcome!
We chose a family-friendly location with a play area for kids, while adults enjoy the wellness presentation in a separate seating space.
Each attendee will receive a wellness resource folder featuring local physical, mental, and emotional health resources to help support both personal well-being and long-term resilience in agriculture.
Come as you are, bring the kids, grab some ice cream, and spend an afternoon investing in yourself, because taking care of you adds value to everything you care for.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Place: Pop Ice-cream Shop, Huron, SD
Pre-Register: By June 26
East Central, East, and Southeast Regions Event
Join Us for a Morning on the Flower Farm!
The Women’s Ag Network invites you to spend a beautiful morning with us at Lou’s Garden Flower Farm, where you'll meet Christa and Kylie, sister-in-laws who turned their dream of growing flowers into a thriving farm business.
They started growing cut flowers on the farm in 2021 and have been growing and expanding for five years. Today, they host U-Picks, craft nights, wreath and bouquet classes, private events on the farm, and sell bouquets and arrangements throughout the growing season at markets and by special order.During this event, attendees will:
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Tour the flower farm and learn about their operation
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Hear from NRCS about conservation programs and support that have helped Lou’s Garden Flower Farm grow and succeed
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Connect with women in agriculture from across the region
U-Pick flowers may be available during the event for $25 per person (at attendee cost), depending on flower availability. Registered attendees will receive an email the day before the event with an update on flower availability.
This special event is a collaborative effort between the East, East Central, and Southeast Region Hubs.
We hope you'll join us for a morning of learning, networking, inspiration, and flowers!
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00am
Place: Lou's Garden Flower Farm, 20015 462nd Ave, Bruce, SD
Pre-Register: By July 16
Southeast Region Event
We are diving into the world of rural and urban conservation with conservationist Rachel Lawton from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Whether you live in the bustling metro, or a relaxed rural community, this event is about the future of our land and communities.
Attendees will explore conservation practices that work for them and their current life. Rachel will guide attendees through the resources and programs offered by NRCS and the Conservation District. Whether you are a producer, landowner, industry professional, or community member this event will offer an opportunity to help strengthen conservation efforts for future generations. Bring your coffee and notebook and join us!
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30am
Place: TBA
Pre-Register: By July 27
South Central Region Event
Come to Colome for a relaxed evening, connect with other Women in Agriculture and discuss the balancing act we call life. We will talk about the mental load we carry and different strategies we can use to simplify our lives, what works for others and more.
Kelsey Soles from Rising Hope Counseling in Burke will provide resources related to depression and anxiety. From the ranch to the office and everywhere in between, no matter your role, WAN is for women in agriculture, conservation and related fields at every stage of their personal and professional lives. We will also have a listing of drought resources available from NRCS and FSA.
Snacks will be on hand for the kids. Bring the kids along to enjoy all the Colome park has to offer!
Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Place: Colume City Park
Pre-Register: By June 23