$8M plan to return 7,500 acres of South Dakota cropland to grassland

 A groundbreaking federal conservation initiative is set to rejuvenate thousands of acres of underutilized cropland in South Dakota. The Second Century Habitat Fund has sourced substantial funding to transform these areas into thriving grasslands, all while maintaining agricultural activities. Voluntary participation from landowners ensures they receive both financial and technical aid to cultivate these new grasslands. A groundbreaking federal conservation initiative is set to rejuvenate thousands of acres of underutilized cropland in South Dakota. The Second Century Habitat Fund has sourced substantial funding to transform these areas into thriving grasslands, all while maintaining agricultural activities. Voluntary participation from landowners ensures they receive both financial and technical aid to cultivate these new grasslands.