Events
International Farm Transition Network Education Hour - Sometimes Right Isn’t Equal, Sometimes Equal’s Not Fair: Managing the Equity and Equities in Farm Transitions
SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will hold an online training session on March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Better Choices Better Health Lay Leader Training
SDSU Extension will host a Better Choices, Better Health-SD Lay Leader training on March 24, 25, 31 and April 1 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at the SDSU Extension Mitchell Regional Center (1800 E. Spruce St., Mitchell, SD 57301).
Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School - March
SDSU Extension will host a Cattle Artificial Insemination (AI) School from March 26-27, 2026, at Bieber Red Angus Ranch (11450 353rd Ave, Leola, SD 57456).
Cut Flower Camp @ Brookings
SDSU Extension and McCrory Gardens will host a daylong camp for aspiring and current cut flower farmers and florists on March 28, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Campers will learn and engage in hands-on activities that will increase their knowledge of operating a sustainable farm and business.
Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference
The fifth annual Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference will be held from March 30-31 at SDSU Alumni Center - Woster Celebration Hall (815 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD 57006).
Virtual Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host an online wisdom writing workshop over Zoom on March 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CDT.
SDSU Extension Master Gardener & Home Horticulture Training
SDSU Extension will host Master Gardener and Home Horticulture Training from April 1 to July 31, 2026.
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.
Garden Hour
Garden Hour will return with as a limited series during the fall and winter months.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Energize Conference
SDSU Extension will host the next annual Energize conference on May 6–7, 2026, in Wall, South Dakota.