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Events

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.

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).

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 April 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.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Apr 17

Ag Economic Dialogues - April

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 State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
May 06

SowBridge Webinar: When to process piglets in relation to survival

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about the effects of processing timing on piglet survival on May 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

Aerial view of the Wall high school and athletic complex
May 06 - 07

Energize Conference

SDSU Extension will host the next annual Energize conference on May 6–7, 2026, in Wall, South Dakota.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
May 15

Ag Economic Dialogues - May

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

Cattle outfitted with virtual fence collars on an open rangeland.
May 21

Virtual Fencing 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 discuss current virtual fence systems on the market, considerations for producers interested in utilizing this technology, and current research being conducted at SDSU with virtual fence.

4-H Volunteer helping 4-H youth shooting trap
May 23

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Shotgun @ Ft. Pierre

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Willow Creek Wildlife (20628 Willow Creek Rd, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532).