Events

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

Master Gardener Update Conference
The 2025 Master Gardener Update Conference will be held September 26-27 at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center (920 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501).

Photography Workshop for Youth
SDSU Extension will host a photography workshop for youth on September 27, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This event is part of the Clover Connect series.

Heirlooms: Creative Life Writing Workshop - Obituary Writing
SDSU Extension will host an Heirlooms: Creative Life Story Writing Workshop webinar on September 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT).

International Farm Transition Network - Understanding Farm Succession Planning through a Readiness Lens
SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will hold an online training session on September 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

SowBridge Webinar: Where’s the Draft Coming From?
Join swine industry experts from the around the nation for a SowBridge webinar about trouble drafts in swine facilities on October 1 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
The Eastern South Dakota Water Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center (631 22nd Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).

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

Bloom and Grow
SDSU Extension will host a series of workshops teaching horticulture techniques from January to October at McCrory Gardens.
Sheep Shearing School
SDSU Extension will host a sheep shearing school for students from October 25-27 at the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit (3729 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57007).

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).