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.
High Tunnel and No-Till Vegetable Production Field Day @ Flat Rock Farms
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field day focused on high tunnel and no-till vegetable production on Monday, August 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. CDT at Flat Rock Farms (11774 386th Ave, Westport, SD 57481).
Forage Field Day @ Morris, Minnesota
Attend the 2026 I-29 Moo University Multi-State Summer Forage Field Day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the University of Minnesota West Central Research & Outreach Center (46352 State Hwy. 329, Morris, MN 56267) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDT.
Dakotafest
Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Navigating a Cut Sheet From Your Locker Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month, we will discuss how to navigate the language of the cut sheet to make sure you get what you want.
Ag Economic Dialogues - August
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
State Fair Exhibitor Q&A Webinar
SDSU Extension will host a public webinar over Zoom on August 24 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. to provide a Q&A session for 4-H State Fair exhibitors.
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
2026 North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting
Join colleagues from across the region for the North Central AAPSE Pesticide Meeting from August 25-27.
37th Annual Draper Winter Wheat Meeting
SDSU Extension will host the 37th Annual Winter Wheat Meeting on August 27, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDT at the City of Draper Auditorium (232 Main St., Draper, SD 57531).
Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Yankton
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Yankton on August 27 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
State Dog Show - Western Championships
The Western Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 29, at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training (4223 Peaceful Pines Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702).
Organize This! Explore, Adapt, and Implement for Local Impact
SDSU Extension will host an informational webinar to provide an overview of the Organize this! program, including its educational content, timeline, and lessons learned on September 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. CDT.