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Community

Resources to support communities, organizations, leaders and businesses.

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Climate and Weather

View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.

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Community Gardens

Community gardens, organized by SDSU Extension staff and community volunteers, bring fresh produce to many rural communities and designated food deserts across the state.

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Jul 29

South Dakota Art Museum Focus Group

The South Dakota Art Museum with the help of SDSU Extension Community Vitality, is hosting a series of focus groups across the state to gather input on topics related to the museum.

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Creating the Pathways for Young People to Return Home

Is your community ready to direct the investments in your youth to help them discover the career paths that lead home? Our young people are the future business owners and civic leaders of our rural communities. We need them.

Staff of the Horse Power organization helping a young male aboard a horse for a therapeutic ride.

Strategic Planning Focused on Your Organization’s Strengths

Is your organization in need of a clear direction? SDSU Extension Community Vitality offers strategic planning to groups by starting with your strengths and building on them.

Oct 07

Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop

SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program at the Davison County Fairgrounds.

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A Library of Things

Community libraries no longer carry just books. Guests can find all sorts of items to check out, including games, tools, and even camping and outdoor gear! These items are collectively called a Library of Things.

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Considering Snapchat for your community? Potential benefits, challenges, and questions to ask.

Snapchat is a widely used social platform, particularly for teens through those in their 30s. For communities hoping to engage students, young families, visitors, or early-career workers, this audience reach may be attractive.

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2026 Energize conference touts benefits of youth staying in SD

June 09, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 2026 Energize conference in Wall with 144 attendees.