Owned by Farmers
To serve and educate sustainable land practices
OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
The Dakota Lakes Research Farm’s primary goal is to identify, research, and demonstrate methods of strengthening and stabilizing the agriculture economy. The research enterprise at the farm is operated by South Dakota State University. The not-for-profit Dakota Lakes Research Farm Corporation manages the production enterprise and owns the land, the fixed facilities, and much of the field equipment. We work with Mother Nature to ensure our land is protected, fertile and produces yields to feed the world for many generations to come. This practice results in maintaining and encouraging living soils, clean water, healthy foods and ample wildlife.
Living Soils
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Clean Water
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Healthy Food
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Ample Wildlife
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Recent News & Articles
Join Us for the 2025 Dakota Lakes Annual Field Day!
Make plans to attend the 2025 Dakota Lakes Research Farm Annual Field Day — your chance to explore cutting-edge research and connect with experts shaping the future of agriculture on the northern Plains.
Regen Ag Field Day with the Foxleys — Join Us June 17!
Farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and community members are invited to attend a regen ag field day hosted by Dakota Lakes Research Farm and board member Blake Foxley on Tuesday, June 17 in Winner, South Dakota. Join us to see regenerative agriculture in action!
Livestock Integration Update
Since we started integrating livestock on the landscape several yers ago, we’ve frequently been asked the big question — WHY do we have livestock at Dakota Lakes? It all comes down to taking a systems approach to the land.
Farm Location
Our farm is located 17 miles east of Pierre on Highway 34.
