Events
Better Choices Better Health Lay Leader Training
SDSU Extension will host a Better Choices, Better Health-SD Lay Leader training on March 24, 25, 31 and April 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301).
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School - March
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School from March 26-27, 2026, at Bieber Red Angus Ranch (11450 353rd Ave, Leola, SD 57456).
Cut Flower Camp @ Brookings
SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a daylong camp for aspiring and current cut flower farmers and florists on March 28, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Campers will learn and engage in hands-on activities that will increase their knowledge of operating a sustainable farm and business.
Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference
The fifth annual Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference will be held from March 30-31 at SDSU Alumni Center - Woster Celebration Hall (815 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
4-H State Fair Updates
SDSU Extension will host a public webinar over Zoom on March 30, 2026, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT to provide updates on the 4-H division of the 2026 South Dakota State Fair.
Virtual Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop over Zoom on March 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT.
Advancing U.S Pork Sustainability and Market Value Grant Lunch and Learn
SDSU Extension will host a lunch and learn on April 1, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility (2221 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
SowBridge Webinar: Managing large litters
Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies to effectively manage increasing litter size on April 1 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.
Garden Hour
Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.
South Dakota 4-H Beyond Ready – Training For Volunteers and 4-H Families
SDSU Extension will host a Beyond Ready training for 4-H families and volunteers on Apirl 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. online and at various locations around the state.
Cut Flower Camp @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host a daylong camp for aspiring and current cut flower farmers and florists on April 11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Annie’s Inspired Webinar Series: Strong Minds Strong Farms
SDSU Extension will host a free Annie's Inspired webinar series on April 13, 20 and 27. The free 1-hour webinars will begin at 7:00 p.m. CDT.
Private Applicator Training for Crops
SDSU Extension will host a free private applicator training for crops on April 15, 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.
Aging Well Workshop: The Decisions, Documents, and People that Shape Your Estate Plan
NDSU Extension and SDSU Extension will host a free online Aging Well Workshop about the decisions, documents, and people that shape your estate plan on April 15 at 10:00 a.m. CST (9:00 a.m. MT).
Estrous Synchronization with Natural Service 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 cover how estrous synchronization can be an effective and cost-efficient tool to be used with bulls.