“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum
Monday, April 13th 2026 - 12:00 am
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 30
Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
February 2-April 30th, 2026
Open Monday-Saturdays noon to 4pm
Caprock Cattle Company – The First Pour Bull Sale
Monday, April 13th 2026 - 11:30 am
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Location:
Hecla, SD
Caprock Cattle Company
Central Dakota Spring 2026 Equipment Auction
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 - 9:00 am
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Location:
ONLINE ONLY
Pifer’s Auction & Realty
Live Virtual Equipment Consignment Auction
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 - 10:30 am
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Location:
ONLINE ONLY
Zomer Company Realty & Auction
Thomas Ranch Annual Bull Sale
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 - 1:00 pm
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Location:
Harrold, SD
Thomas Ranch
The Center’s Burger Monthly Night
Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 12:00 am
The Center
900 Whiting Dr
Yankton, SD
The Center welcomes everyone to our monthly Burger Night evening meal. Enjoy a different burger every third Wednesday of the month 4-6 pm. All ages are welcome, so bring your family and friends for a $6 suggested donation. Check out thecenteryankton.net.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit Feb 2-April 30 at Mead Museum
Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 12:00 am
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Drive
Yankton, SD 57078
Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 30
Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land
Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.
When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.
Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!
This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.
The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.
“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.
The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.
Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits
February 2-April 30th, 2026
Open Monday-Saturdays noon to 4pm
Ag Equipment Auction
Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 10:00 am
,
Location:
ONLINE ONLY
Purple Wave Auction
Online Only – 1996 John Deere 8770
Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 10:00 am
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Location:
ONLINE ONLY
Brock Auction Co., Inc.