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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

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The relationship between overall health and wellbeing in relation to screen time use is described as complex and dependent on a variety of factors, such as developmental periods, types of devices used, and demographic and contextual factors.

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Do Active Video Games Count as Physical Activity for Kids?

Active video games, sometimes called exergames, are marketed as a way to turn screen time into physical activity time. These games can be a good option for increasing activity time in youth, but they have their limits.

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South Dakota Cottage Home Processing Food Safety

The Cottage Home Processing Food Safety course serves as the approved food safety training for HB1322.

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SDSU Extension to co-host free virtual series on aging

January 26, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension will host a free webinar series on aging well.

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Apr 15

Aging Well Workshop: The Decisions, Documents, and People that Shape Your Estate Plan

NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host a free online Aging Well Workshop about the decisions, documents, and people that shape your estate plan on April 15 at 10:00 a.m. CST (9:00 a.m. MT).

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Mar 18

Aging Well Workshop: Managing Medications for Health and Safety as We Age

NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host a free online Aging Well Workshop about managing medications for health and safety as we age on March 18 at 10:00 a.m. CST (9:00 a.m. MT).

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How to Safely Make and Sell Hummus in South Dakota

There is an increasing interest with food entrepreneurs for making hummus. Learn how to safely make hummus, including notable regulations that processors must abide by in order to sell it in South Dakota.

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Question Persuade Refer Training

SDSU Extension provides QPR (Question Persuade Refer) trainings to agricultural groups and rural communities interested in preventing suicide. The goal of this training is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors.

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Healthy Habits for Immune Support

Many factors play into keeping us free from sickness. It is no secret that eating a well-balanced diet helps to keep us healthy by supporting our immune system. Keeping our immune system strong is especially important during cold and flu season.