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Mar      Apr 24 - 01

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).

Man getting a straw of semen out of a tank for artificial insemination
Mar 26 - 27

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).

A variety of cut flower arrangements displayed on an outdoor deck.
Mar 28

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.

Yellow and brown streaks on a winter wheat leaf indicative of bacterial leaf streak symptoms.
Mar 30 - 31

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 projects displayed at State Fair
Mar 30

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.

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Mar 31

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.

South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility exterior.
Apr 01

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).

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Apr 01

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.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Apr 07

Garden Hour

Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.

Two adult 4-H volunteers assisting two 4-H members with a project
Apr 11

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.

Rows of cut flowers and vegetables
Apr 11

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.

Women standing in a circle learning about rangeland plants
Apr 13 - 27

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.

Sprayer in a field with a blue sky and wispy clouds on the horizon
Apr 15

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.

Accessible home exterior with zero-entry doorway.
Apr 15

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).

A group of black heifer calves in a feedlot.
Apr 16

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.