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Events

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Oct      Nov 07 - 04

Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop

SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program at the Davison County Fairgrounds.

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Oct 07

Eastern South Dakota Water Conference

The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Oct 07

SowBridge Webinar: What’s the latest PRRS research?

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about recent updates in PRRS research and outbreak tracking on October 7 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

Participants Kari Feldhaus and Kelsy Hokana work together on an educational activity during Annie’s Project in Britton.
Oct 15

Livestock Risk Protection 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 the basics of Livestock Risk Protection (LRP).

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Oct 16

Ag Economic Dialogues - October

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

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Oct 19

Pumpkins and Petals: A Fall Garden Workshop

SDSU Extension will host a fall garden workshop on October 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

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Oct 24 - 26

Sheep Shearing School

SDSU Extension will host a sheep shearing school for anyone wanting to learn how to shear a sheep from professional sheep shearers, from October 24-26 at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).

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Oct 26 - 29

Organize This! Facilitator Training

SDSU Extension will offer two opportunities for Organize This! facilitator training. Participants have the option to attend the training on October 26 and 27 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. CDT or October 28 and 29 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CDT.

Aerial view of the Wall high school and athletic complex
Oct      Nov 26 - 30

Small Business Basics @ Wall

SDSU Extension and the Wall Economic Development Corporation will host a Small Business Basics workshop every Monday from October 26 through November 30 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Wall Community Center (501 Main St., Wall, SD 57790).

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Nov      Dec 02 - 07

Annie's Project for Specialty Producers

SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual Annie's Project workshop series for specialty crop producers on November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2026 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. CST each day.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Nov 04

SowBridge Webinar: Fixed time AI with gilts

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about administration of a fixed time artificial insemination program in gilts on November 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

Producer inspecting soil surface of a no-till field.
Nov 04

Soil Health Hour

Join SDSU Extension experts to learn about soil health practices during this free webinar series on the first Wednesday of each month from October 7 through March 3 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

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Nov 05

Good Neighbor AI Symposium

SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Water Resources Institute, the South Dakota Economic Development Professionals Association and the Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies at SDSU will host an artificial intelligence symposium on November 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007).

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Nov 19

Biosecurity and the Secure Beef Supply Plan 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 the steps needed to prepare operations and how to set up biosecurity plans using the guidance of the SBS Plan in case of a major disease outbreak.

Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Nov 20

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.