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.
Ag Economic Dialogues - July
This free, 1-hour webinar was created to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
West River Organic Farm Tour
SDSU Extension will host an organic farm tour on Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the SDSU West River Research Farm.
Virtual Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop on July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT/ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT.
Profit-Driven Sheep Management: Budgets, Lenders and Smart Changes @ Huron
Join SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist Jaelyn Whaley for a presentation on profit-driven sheep management from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. CDT on July 18 at The SHED at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds (1060 3rd St. SW, Huron, SD 57350).
X-Disease in South Dakota Field Day @ Rapid City
Attend the X-Disease in South Dakota Field Day on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT at the West River Research and Extension Center (711 N. Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703).
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Western South Dakota Specialty Crop Tour
SDSU Extension will host a Western South Dakota Specialty Crop Tour on July 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT at Magpie Farm (24717 Coolidge Creek Drive, Hermosa, SD 57744) and Bent Oak Ridge Flower Farm.
Woody Encroachment Field Tour @ Oacoma
SDSU Extension and its partners will host a field tour near Oacoma on July 22 at 5:30 p.m to discuss woody encroachment treatment options.
Moth Walk @ McCrory Gardens
SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a moth walk to kick off National Moth Week on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. CDT at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
SD Sheep Growers Association Yearling Ewe Sale @ Huron
SDSU Extension will host an educational session before the SD Sheep Growers Association Premium Yearling Ewe Sale on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT at the Magness Livestock Market (105 Custer Ave. SE, Huron, SD 57350).
Garden Hour
Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Field School
SDSU Extension will host an IPM Field School at the SDSU Volga Research Farm (21200-, 21298 464th Ave., Volga, SD 57071) on Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
South Dakota Art Museum Focus Group
The South Dakota Art Museum with the help of SDSU Extension Community Vitality, is hosting a series of focus groups across the state to gather input on topics related to the museum.