Events
2026 South Dakota's Greatest Gardens Contest
SDSU Extension is hosting a contest in search of South Dakota's Greatest Gardens. The contest will last from July 1 through August 23.
4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule
SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2026.
SD Sheep Growers Association Yearling Ewe Sale @ Huron
SDSU Extension will host an educational session before the SD Sheep Growers Association Premium Yearling Ewe Sale on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT at the Magness Livestock Market (105 Custer Ave. SE, Huron, SD 57350).
Garden Hour
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School
SDSU Extension will host an IPM Field School at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071) on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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.
Energize 2027 Host Community Application Deadline
SDSU Extension is seeking applications for a host community for the ninth annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference.
Garden Hour
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SowBridge Webinar: What are cull sow buyers looking for?
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about managing cull sows to increase profitability on August 5 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.
SDSU / USDA Des Moines District Food Safety Summit
The SDSU / USDA Des Moines District Food Safety Summit will be held on August 6 in room 129 of the Animal Science Complex (1097 N. Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007)on the campus of SDSU.
Community Garden Field Day @ Watertown
SDSU Extension will host a Community Garden Field Day on Thursday, August 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CDT at the Foundation Field Community Garden (1800 3rd Ave. NW, Watertown, SD 57201).
Garden Hour
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Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Mitchell on August 12 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
Red Sunflower Seed Weevil Management Webinar
SDSU Extension will host an informational sunflower webinar focusing on red sunflower seed weevil management on August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
State Dog Show - Central Championships
The Central Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 15, at the Davison County 4-H Complex (3200 W. Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD 57031).