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.
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.
Calving College Webinar and Workshop Series
Nebraska Extension in collaboration with SDSU Extension will host a Calving College webinar and workshop series with webinars scheduled January 19, 26 and February 2, followed by an in-person workshop at the Trip County 4-H Center (815 W. 12th St., Winner, SD 57580) on February 10.
Financial Fireside Chats
SDSU Extension will host a weekly series of six free webinars focused on increasing financial knowledge and improving financial well-being on Tuesdays from January 20 to March 10, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT.
Building Better Caregivers Virtual Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual workshop series on building better caregivers. The workshops will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST every Monday from February 2 to March 9, 2026.
Garden Hour
Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Aberdeen
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Aberdeen at the Dakota Event Center (720 Lamont St S, Aberdeen, SD 57401) on February 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST.
SowBridge Webinar: The role of specialized people in reducing sow mortality
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about the role of specialized people in reducing sow mortality on February 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
Commercial Applicator Training @ Brookings
SDSU Extension will host commercial applicator training in Brookings at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006) on February 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST.
Cedar Trees, Conservation Programs, and the Role of Private Burn Associations in South Dakota
Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Natural Resources and Wildlife Field Specialist, will present as part of the SDSU Natural Resource Management seminar series on February 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Virtual Beef Quality Assurance Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual Beef Quality Assurance program on February 10 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. CST for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.
Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop @ Winner
SDSU Extension will host a six-week workshop series on chronic pain self-management. The workshops will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CST every Tuesday from February 10 to March 17, 2026 at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe St., Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580 ).
Private Applicator Training for Crops
SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for crops on February 11, 2026, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. CT (12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT). Participants have the option to attend online or at various locations across the state.
Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Watertown
SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 12 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the SDSU Extension Coddington County Office - Room B(1910 W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.
Commercial Ornamental/Turf Applicator Training @ Sioux Falls
SDSU Extension will host ornamental and turf commercial applicator training in Sioux Falls at the Best Western Plus Ramkota (3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls, SD 57107) on February 12, 2026. CST.