Pennington County, South Dakota: Farm & Ranch Directory
29 farm and ranch listings in Pennington County, South Dakota, grouped by category below.
Events in Pennington County
- South Dakota Farm Bureau Annual Convention
The 109th convention, Nov. 20-21, 2026, at The Box Events Center in Box Elder, brings farmers and ranchers together to set policy and honor members; Flint Rasmussen entertains at the banquet.
Box Elder, SD | 1-605-353-8054 | Organizer: South Dakota Farm Bureau Official event details - Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo
Western heritage event in Rapid City with livestock shows, PRCA rodeo performances and Western entertainment, drawing more than 330,000 visitors; the next run is Jan. 29 to Feb. 6, 2027.
- Black Hills Stock Show Youth Day
4-H and non-4-H youth ages 8 to 18 compete in livestock judging, livestock skillathon, hippology, beef cook-off and horse quiz bowl; registration runs December 2026 to Jan. 27, 2027.
444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701 | Organizer: South Dakota 4-H, SDSU Extension Official event details - Central States Fair
Nine-day regional agriculture and livestock fair established in 1945 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City; the most recent dates were Aug. 21-29, 2026.
800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Official event details - Central States Fair and Rodeo
Central States Fair and Rodeo in Rapid City ran August 21 to 29, 2026, the Black Hills area's major fair with a rodeo and livestock shows. Held each year in late August.
- South Dakota State FFA Leadership Development Events
Held each year; the most recent dates were Dec. 7-8, 2025. Over 600 FFA members from eight districts competed in leadership contests and met industry leaders at a Career Expo in Box Elder.
Box Elder, SD | Organizer: South Dakota FFA Official event details
Farms & Ranches in Pennington County
- Dry Creek Farm & Ranch
Farm and ranch at Caputa in Pennington County, east of the Black Hills, promoted by Travel South Dakota as an agritourism destination.
Caputa, SD - High Country Guest Ranch
Guest ranch at Hill City in the Black Hills offering overnight stays with an authentic Pennington County ranch-life experience.
Hill City, SD - Old MacDonald's Farm
Hands-on petting farm in Rapid City where visitors bottle-feed baby goats and hold chicks.
Rapid City, SD - Wild Idea Buffalo Company
Working bison ranch run from Rapid City in Pennington County that offers overnight farm stays and a close look at ranch life.
Rapid City, SD
Agribusiness in Pennington County
- Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op
Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op in Rapid City is a member-owned natural foods store selling local farm products.
Rapid City, SD - Carnivore Cove
Custom meat processor based in Box Elder in Pennington County, South Dakota, handling livestock and game for local farm families rather than retail packers.
Box Elder, SD - Dakota Pure Meats
Dakota Pure Meats is an inspected meat business in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, covering processing only; one of the plants producers use for retail-ready meat.
Rapid City, SD - Dakota Warehouse
Dakota Warehouse in Rapid City offers cold storage used for local food and farm product distribution in western South Dakota.
Rapid City, SD - Sacred Storm Buffalo
Sacred Storm Buffalo is an inspected meat business in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, covering processing only; one of the plants producers use for retail-ready meat.
Rapid City, SD - Titan Machinery Rapid City
Titan Machinery branch at 1441 Deadwood Avenue, Rapid City; a Case Construction Equipment dealer location for equipment buyers in Pennington County and nearby counties.
1441 Deadwood Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57702 | (605) 388-0266 - Wall Meats
Wall Meats in Wall processes beef and other livestock for ranchers along the western edge of the Badlands.
Wall, SD
Media & Press in Pennington County
- Rapid City Journal
Local newspaper based in Rapid City that covers Pennington County and surrounding communities in South Dakota.
Rapid City, SD
Organizations in Pennington County
- East Pennington Conservation District
Local conservation district office in Wall, South Dakota, serving eastern Pennington County landowners with soil, water and tree programs. Phone 605-279-2451; mail or visit PO Box 308, Wall, SD 57790-0308.
PO Box 308, Wall, SD 57790-0308, Wall, SD 57790 | 605-279-2451 - Pennington Conservation District
Local conservation district office in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving Pennington County landowners with soil, water and tree programs. Phone 605-342-0301; mail or visit 414 E Stumer Road, Rapid City, SD 57701.
414 E Stumer Road, Rapid City, SD 57701, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-342-0301 - Pennington County 4-H
County 4-H program for ages 5 to 18 with Cloverbud, Beginner, Junior and Senior groups; 2026-2027 enrollment opens Oct. 1, 2026, at $5 per independent member and $20 per leader.
601 E. Centre St, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-394-2188 Website - SDSU Extension Pennington County Office
SDSU Extension office for Pennington County in Rapid City, South Dakota, handling crop, livestock and 4-H questions at 601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701. Phone 605-394-2188.
601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701, Rapid City, SD 57701 | 605-394-2188 Website - SDSU Extension West River Research and Extension Center
SDSU Extension regional hub in Rapid City at 711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703, serving producers and families across several surrounding counties in South Dakota. Phone 605-394-1722.
711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703, Rapid City, SD 57703 | 605-394-1722 Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Pennington County
- Black Hills Farmers Market
Seasonal market at West Omaha Park in Rapid City, open July through October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
West Omaha Park, Rapid City, SD 57701 - Bruner's Gardens Farmers Market
Produce stand at the Central State Fairgrounds on Campbell St. in Rapid City, open Monday to Saturday from August to October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Central State Fairgrounds, Campbell St., Rapid City, SD 57701 - Lil Harvester's Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch and farm stand at 8680 S Highway 16 south of Rapid City, open while produce is in season.
8680 S Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702
Ag Education in Pennington County
- Wall FFA Chapter
Student FFA chapter serving Wall and Pennington County, part of the South Dakota FFA Association's network of local chapters; it is part of the association's District 5 officer group.
Wall, SD - Western Dakota Tech Agricultural Business
Western Dakota Tech's revamped Agricultural Business program in Rapid City can be completed fully online or through a mix of online and classroom courses.
Rapid City, SD | (605) 718-2565 - Western Dakota Tech Farm and Ranch Management
Farm and Ranch Management program begun in 2019 at Western Dakota Tech, with Angus heifers kept in a pasture behind Badlands Hall for hands-on cattle learning.
Rapid City, SD | (605) 718-2565
Helpful Guides for Pennington County
- SDSU Extension in South Dakota
How SDSU Extension works in South Dakota: county offices and regional centers, 4-H enrollment, livestock DNA and ID deadlines, the State Fair timeline, livestock water testing and who to call for help.
- South Dakota Conservation Districts
How South Dakota's 68 conservation districts work: five elected supervisors, the State Conservation Commission, grants and loans, the statewide association, and how to work with your district on soil and water projects.
- South Dakota County Fairs
A practical guide to South Dakota county fairs and 4-H Achievement Days: typical dates, FairEntry registration, age divisions, livestock ID and DNA rules, premiums, and the road to the State Fair in Huron.
- Major South Dakota Stock Shows and Rodeos
A guide to the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City and the Days of 76 Rodeo in Deadwood: dates, junior shows, Youth Day and 4-H entry deadlines.
- South Dakota 4-H Events and Contests
How South Dakota 4-H works beyond the fair: county Achievement Days, display exhibits, State Fair qualifying and deadlines, Black Hills Stock Show Youth Day, Clover Classic and other state contests.
- South Dakota Farm Bureau
What South Dakota Farm Bureau and its county Farm Bureaus do: how policy starts at county meetings, Day at the Capitol, community grants for fairgrounds and 4-H, and how farm and ranch families can get involved.
- South Dakota FFA Leadership Development Events
Guide to South Dakota FFA Leadership Development Events: the 11 fall contests, team sizes, eligibility, district qualifying, state event rules, who may watch and how winners reach the national LDEs.