Events
Check out our calendar to see what's happening this month.
Whether you're local to South Dakota, a grower participating in the 1000 Farms Initiative, or a part of the scientific community, the calendar below will keep you up to date with Ecdysis and Blue Dasher Farm events, activities, and involvements.
FIELD DAY 2026!
A DECADE OF DISCOVERY
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Join us for the 10th anniversary of Blue Dasher Farm and Ecdysis Foundation!
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This very special field day will showcase highlights from our 10 years of research and farming, including exciting accomplishments from the past year.
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Hear from speakers representing multi-generational family farms, including Benina Montes from Burroughs Family Farms, who raises regenerative, organic almonds, olive oil, walnuts, and livestock products from sheep and poultry.
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The event will also feature Jillian and Colton Jones from Wild Idea Buffalo near the Black Hills of South Dakota. They steward a 600-head bison herd for meat and leather while regenerating the prairie they manage.
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We will end the evening with Amazon's award winning documentary featuring Ecdysis Foundation, "Groundswell."
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RSVP is not required to attend but we encouraging people to let us know their plans to make sure be have enough seats and food for everyone.
