On June 12, 2025, 18 women from White River and the surrounding areas gathered for an evening “pasture chat”, co-hosted by SDSU Extension. White-River-7BROOKINGS – South Dakota State University Extension’s new “pasture chat” event provided a unique experience for women involved in agriculture in the White River region. On June 12, 2025, 18 women from White River and surrounding areas gathered for an evening of connecting over their common interest – rangelands. This pasture chat was designed as a casual way for women to gather, learn about rangelands and connect with each other without formal presentations. To start, the group visited the Strain Ranch north of White River where they stopped on a picturesque hillside and appreciated the natural beauty of the White River prairie.