Events
Native Plant Photo Contest
The SDSU Native Plant Initiative is hosting a Native Plant Photo Contest from October 9 through November 8.
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.
SowBridge Webinar: Fixed time AI with gilts
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about administration of a fixed time artificial insemination program in gilts on November 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.
Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training over Zoom on November 5 at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Good Neighbor AI Symposium
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Water Resources Institute, the South Dakota Economic Development Professionals Association and the Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies at SDSU will host an artificial intelligence symposium on November 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).
Coffee at Cottonwood: Hands-On Virtual Fencing
SDSU Extension and the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station will host Coffee at Cottonwood, focused on virtual fencing technology, on November 6 at 9:00 a.m. at the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station (23738 Fairview Road, Philip, SD 57567).
4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on November 6 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Pennington County Office (601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701).
Sheep Ultrasound School
SDSU Extension will host a Sheep Ultrasound School on November 7 from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Hunting Skills @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Level 1 Training for the archery, rifle, pistol and hunting skills disciplines on Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Walter Taylor Pennington County 4-H Building (601 E. Centre St., Rapid City, SD 57701).
Your Town, Your Voice: Public Service and Civic Engagement in South Dakota for Youth
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, will host a Public Service and Civic Engagement event for youth, in partnership with the SDSU School of Global and American Studies, on November 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Davison County Fairgrounds (3200 West Haves Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301).
Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing
The SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics and SDSU Extension will host an economic briefing on November 12 from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the MarketBeat Theatre (100 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).
Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Madison
SDSU Extension will host a beef quality assurance training on November 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Lake County Office (1000 S Egan Ave, Madison, SD 57042).
4-H Outdoor Challenge
The 4-H Outdoor Challenge encourages 4-H members and families to take a break from their normal routine and spend time outdoors. The challenge runs from November 13-15.