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Oct 28

Adult Mental Health First Aid Course - October

SDSU Extension will host a Mental Health First Aid training course on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT.

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Mental Health

SDSU Extension experts work collaboratively with SDSU faculty and experts from across the region, to implement mental health programming to support agricultural producers as well as other rural South Dakotans.

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SDSU Extension encourages eating locally produced food with 2025 Crunch Off

September 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is excited to promote locally grown foods with the 2025 South Dakota Crunch Off.

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SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with virtual fitness event

September 11, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging South Dakotans to get active with its fourth annual Fall into Fitness seasonal activity challenge.

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Physical Activity

Everyone can benefit from moving their bodies more throughout each day, and all types of activity count towards your daily goal.

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Oct 01

Fall into Fitness

Throughout the month of October, SDSU Extension is challenging South Dakotans to soak in the gorgeous colors of our state and make physical activity a top priority.

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Mosquitos to Watch for in South Dakota

After many areas in South Dakota experienced heavy rainfalls, mosquitos are now a major issue. Learn which species are most common throughout the state and which carry the highest risk for West Nile Virus.

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Suicide Awareness and Why It Matters

Suicide is preventable, and everyone has a role to help save lives and create healthy and strong individuals, families, and communities in South Dakota.

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Understanding Emotional Development

When kids are born, they are wired to feel emotions. It is important for adults to surround them with a caring and supportive environment to learn how to manage these emotions and have healthy relationships.

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Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing

Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing workshops offer free, professional writing guidance on a variety of topics, including life story writing, obituaries and family history.