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Events

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
May 15

Ag Economic Dialogues - May

This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.

Participants Kari Feldhaus and Kelsy Hokana work together on an educational activity during Annie’s Project in Britton.
May 18

Annie's Project Alumni Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training for Annie's Project alumni on May 18 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
May 19

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

Cattle outfitted with virtual fence collars on an open rangeland.
May 21

Virtual Fencing 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 current virtual fence systems on the market, considerations for producers interested in utilizing this technology, and current research being conducted at SDSU with virtual fence.

4-H Volunteer helping 4-H youth shooting trap
May 23

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Shotgun @ Ft. Pierre

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Willow Creek Wildlife (20628 Willow Creek Rd, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532).

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
May 26

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
May 27

SowBridge Webinar: Gilt feeding strategies to enhance longevity and productivity

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about how various feeding strategies during the gilt development period effect lifetime productivity on May 27 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

4-H archery targets with arrows in them.
May 30

4-H Outdoor State Archery Tournament

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the 4-H State Outdoor Archery Tournament at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center (800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078) from May 30-31.

Group of youth standing in front of mountains
May 31

4-H Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain

SDSU Extension 4-H will host Teen Wilderness Camp at Storm Mountain Center (23740 Storm Mountain Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702), from May 31-June 3.

People shop for plants on tables outside
May 31

Garden Discovery Festival @ McCrory Gardens

SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens are kicking off the summer programming with the Garden Discovery Festival on Sunday, May 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. CDT at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jun 02

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

Rancher greeting grandson in a farm driveway.
Jun 02

International Farm Transition Network - Annual Conference

The 2026 International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) Annual Professional Development Conference will take place June 2-3 at the Wyndham Gettysburg (95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325).

Group of children preparing for a summer swimming lesson outside the SDSU Wellness Center.
Jun 02

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Brookings

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006).

A small group of children at daycare.
Jun 04

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Watertown

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Complex (1910 West Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201).

South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility exterior.
Jun 06

South Dakota Swine Summit

South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 North Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007).