Events
South Dakota Crunch Off
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide celebration of local foods and farm-to-school efforts.
Native Plant Photo Contest
The SDSU Native Plant Initiative is hosting a Native Plant Photo Contest from October 9 through November 8.
Livestock Risk Protection 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 cover the basics of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).
Ag Economic Dialogues - October
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
Native Seed Cleaning Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a Native Seed Cleaning Workshop on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
Pumpkins and Petals: A Fall Garden Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a fall garden workshop on October 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
Pine Ridge & Rosebud Pesticide Applicator Training
SDSU Extension will host a pesticide applicator training provided to the Pine Ridge and Rosebud communities, held at Crossroads Inn & Annex (102 1st Ave, Martin, SD 57551) on October 20 and 21, 2026.
Bloom and Grow: Spooky Plants
SDSU Extension will host a workshop focused on spooky plants on October 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in person at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007) and online over Zoom.
Sheep Shearing School
SDSU Extension will host a sheep shearing school for anyone wanting to learn how to shear a sheep from professional sheep shearers, from October 24-26 at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).
Organize This! Facilitator Training
SDSU Extension will offer two opportunities for Organize This! facilitator training. Participants have the option to attend the training on October 26 and 27 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. CDT or October 28 and 29 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CDT.
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School @ Philip
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School on October 27 and 28, 2026, at the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station (23738 Fairview Road, Philip, SD 57567).
Virtual Pollinator Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a virtual Pollinator Workshop on October 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CDT.
Annie's Project for Specialty Producers
SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual Annie's Project workshop series for specialty crop producers on November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2026 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. CST each day.
Soil Health Hour
Join SDSU Extension experts to learn about soil health practices during this free webinar series on the first Wednesday of each month from October 7 through March 3 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Chronic Disease Toolkit Workshop Delivered by Phone
Join SDSU Extension for a free chronic disease toolkit workshop offered by phone November 4-December 16, 2026.