Events
2026 Commercial Applicator Training Online Course
SDSU Extension partners with DANR to offer pesticide certification program required for commercial applicators. The 2026 online course will be offered through Traininghouse and will be open from December 3, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting
The Northern Plains Forage Association will host its annual meeting and educational seminars on December 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brandon Holiday Inn Express (1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005).
Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.
Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 12 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Brookings
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).
Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.
Private Applicator Training for Rangelands
SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for rangelands on December 17, 2025, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT) focused on managing pests in rangelands. Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.
Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on December 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.
Looking to Calving Season Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.
Community Conversation: Startup Voices
SDSU Extension and the SDSU Ness School of Management & Economics will host Startup Voices, a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate, on December 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the Arc of Dreams Conference Room (100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).
Ag Economic Dialogues - December
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Utica
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, January 3, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the James Valley Sporting Clays (43765 298th St, Utica, SD 57067).
Virtual Annie’s Project
SDSU Extension will host a Virtual Annie's Project workshop series focusing on women involved in agriculture on January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2 and 9. Workshops will take place virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CST.
Cow/Calf Calving Camp @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension will host an interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camp on January 6 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD 57301).
Crop Hour
SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinars provide valuable information for South Dakota crop producers to help them improve their profitability and prepare for the upcoming season.