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SDSU Extension welcomes new health/physical activity field specialist

March 18, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Erin Hallenbeck as its new health and physical activity field specialist.

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SDSU Extension creative writing workshops continue in April

March 18, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension’s online creative writing workshops will continue in April, with a focus on obituary writing.

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Tapping Maples for Sap

Fact sheet on how to tap maple trees for sap.

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Self-Care for Youth and Families

Self-care is so essential for all individuals, young and old, to partake in regularly. Often, self-care gets placed on the back burners during our regular daily lives with our jam-packed schedules.

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Bountiful Backpack

Use this program to help participants develop cooking, food safety, and recipe preparation skills for its participants.

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What Is a Wellness Coalition?

Learn answers to some common questions about community wellness coalitions and SDSU Extension's supporting programming and services.

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Voices For Food

Resources for Food Councils to bridge the gap between food security and healthy food choices.

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The Health Benefits of Volunteering

Research indicates that volunteering brings substantial health advantages, particularly for older adults. Learn how you can get involved to make a difference in both your personal health and your community!

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The Multiple Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness is a term encompassing many different dimensions and living a healthy life involves an active process of adopting behaviors in many different interacting areas.

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Maternal Diet During Lactation and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mothers should be consuming a diet that supports all energy and nutritional needs.