Events

Adult Mental Health First Aid Course - October
SDSU Extension will host a Mental Health First Aid training course on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT.

SowBridge Webinar: Farrowing Stall Environment Management
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar covering farrowing stall environment management on November 5 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

Sustaining the Legacy @ Rapid City
Join SDSU Extension and industry professionals for a three-day estate planning and farm succession conference on November 6, 13 and 20, 2025, at the SDSU Extension Rapid City Regional Center (711 North Creek Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703). Each day begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.

South Dakota Local Foods Conference
The South Dakota Local Foods Conference will be held from Friday, November 7 to Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel 1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401).

Explore Science at the Science at the Sanford Underground Research Facility
SDSU Extension will host an opportunity for youth to explore science with a tour of the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) on Friday, November 7, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. This event is part of the Clover Connect series and is open to all youth.

Range Beef Cow Symposium
The 2025 Range Beef Cow Symposium will be hosted by the University of Wyoming in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on November 10 and 11.

Whole Farm Planning - Integrating Childcare
SDSU Extension will host a workshop to help farm families integrate childcare into their whole farm plan on Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe, Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580).

Writing Your Future Grant Writing Workshop @ Aberdeen
SDSU Extension will host a grant writing workshop on November 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Aberdeen.

Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School - November
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School from November 14-16, 2025, at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility (2901 Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006).

Whole Farm Planning – Integrating Health Care and Health Insurance
SDSU Extension will host a workshop to help farm families health care and health insurance into their whole farm plan on Wednesday, November 19, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Winner Regional Center (325 S. Monroe, Ste. 125, Winner, SD 57580).

Cow and Calf Health Cattle HQ Live
Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd.

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

South Dakota 4-H Gala
The South Dakota 4-H Gala will be held on November 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CST at SDSU Alumni Center (815 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).

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

SowBridge Webinar: Heat Synchronization Protocols
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar covering heat synchronization protocols on December 3 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.