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Rangeland Days gives kids hands-on lessons about plant ID, wildlife and cattle habitat

Apr 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024

A volunteer explains one of the stations during the 2023 Rangeland and Soils Days contest. The 2024 event is June 12-13, 2024, in Watertown.
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The 40th annual Rangeland and 19th annual Soils Days for youth is set for June 12-13 in Watertown, South Dakota.

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