Dakota Prairie Builders
Local Contractors
Introduction
Dakota Prairie Builders offers conservation-focused excavation and land preparation services throughout south-central South Dakota. Specializing in shelterbelt renovation, dam work, brush removal, and more to support producers and landowners in maintaining healthy, usable land.
Serving primarily Hanson, Davison, Hutchinson, Aurora, Sanborn, and McCook counties, Dakota Prairie Builders is available to travel to surrounding areas to meet the needs of additional clients. Whether it’s site preparation, shelterbelt work, or land clearing, Glen Meinke is ready to assist with your conservation projects.
How to Apply:
To get started, contact Glen Meinke at Dakota Prairie Builders to discuss your project needs, timeline, and service area. 605-770-7900
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Services include:
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Shelterbelt Renovation – Removing aging trees, trenching new rows, and backfilling with topsoil to enable same-year replanting.
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Excavation Projects – Tearing down old farmsteads and shelterbelts, installing pipelines and culverts, digging new stock dams, and cleaning out existing ones.
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Cedar & Brush Removal – Shearing and mulching with skid loader attachments. Chainsaw work also available for confined areas, using a manlift or bucket as needed.
Available Equipment: Excavator, skid loader with shear/mulching attachments, and a variety of chainsaws.
Who’s Eligible?
Available to landowners, producers, and conservation organizations seeking contractor support for shelterbelt work, land clearing, dam construction, or site preparation.
