Events
South Dakota Crunch Off
The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide celebration of local foods and farm-to-school efforts.
Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing
The SDSU Ness School of Management and Economics and SDSU Extension will host an economic briefing on September 24 from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the MarketBeat Theatre (100 E 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).
Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop @ Madison
SDSU Extension will host a Wisdom Writing Workshop on September 24 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. CDT at the Lake County Museum (221 NE 8th St, Madison, SD 57042).
SDSU Cottonwood Field Station Grand Reopening
The grand reopening of the SDSU Cottonwood Field Station will take place on September 25 from 8:45-11:30 a.m. MT at the Cottonwood Field Station (23738 Fairview Road, Philip, SD 57567).
Rosebud Cut Flower Workshop
SDSU Extension, in partnership with the Rosebud Garden Society, will be hosting a Cut Flower Workshop on September 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Todd County Fairgrounds (28451 83, Mission, SD 57555).
West Nile Virus Conference
South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and SDSU Extension will host a West Nile Virus Conference on September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wylie Park Birdhouse (2306 24th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401).
SDSU Swine Day
SDSU Extension invites swine producers and allied industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium - Club 71 (1396 Stadium Rd., Brookings, SD 57006).
Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Rapid City
SDSU Extension will host a beef quality assurance training on September 29 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at SDSU West River Research and Extension (711 N Creek Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703).
Virtual Diabetes Toolkit Workshop
SDSU Extension will host a six-week Virtual Diabetes Toolkit Workshop from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CDT every Thursday from October 1 to November 5 online via Zoom.
Fall into Fitness
Throughout the month of October, SDSU Extension is challenging South Dakotans to soak in the gorgeous colors of our state and make physical activity a top priority.
Tri-State Drainage Research Forum
The 25th Annual Tri-State Drainage Research Forum will bring researchers, producers, conservation professionals, and industry together to explore the latest advances in agricultural drainage and water management on October 1 at Bass Pro Shop (3900 Cabela Dr NW, Owatonna, MN 55060).
Master Gardener Conference
The 2026 Master Gardener Conference will be held October 2-3. This event is an opportunity to obtain timely, research-based gardening information. Enjoy a unique venue, speakers and socialize with Master Gardener colleagues from across the state!
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Shotgun & Muzzleloader @ Mitchell
SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the shotgun and muzzleloader disciplines on October 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Gun Club(3400 West Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301).
Garden Hour
SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.
Better Choices, Better Health® SD Discovery Session
SDSU Extension will host a discovery session for Better Choices, Better Health® SD on October 7, 2026, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. online over Zoom.