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Registration still open for 2026 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference
September 25, 2026
Registration is still open for the 2026 Eastern South Dakota Water Conference on Oct. 7, 2026, in Brookings.
South Dakota 4-H announces 2026 Premier Exhibitor awards
September 24, 2026
South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, is pleased to announce the 2026 Premier Exhibitor award winners.
SDSU Extension highlights physical activity during Fall Prevention Week
September 18, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is highlighting the importance of physical activity for strength and balance during Fall Prevention Awareness Week on Sept. 21-26, 2026.
SDSU Extension partners with Buche Foods to make food dollars go further
September 17, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with grocery stores and farmers markets to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars go further.
South Dakota 4-H selects 2026-’27 State Ambassadors
September 17, 2026
South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, has selected 11 outstanding young leaders from across the state to serve as members of the 2026-2027 State 4-H Ambassador Team.
SDSU Extension to host Annie’s Project for Specialty Producers
September 15, 2026
Specialty crop producers across the region will have an opportunity to strengthen their business skills and learn new strategies for managing risk through a six week virtual program offered by South Dakota State University Extension finance and horticulture experts.
SD 4-H welcomes new Shooting Sports and Outdoor Education Field Specialist
September 15, 2026
South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, is pleased to welcome Karen Gardner as a new SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor Education Field Specialist.
Register now for 2026-2027 SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery program
September 10, 2026
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 South Dakota State University Extension Calf Value Discovery program.
Learn more about soil health with SDSU Extension webinar series
September 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of webinars for farmers and ranchers interested in learning more about soil health.
South Dakota 4-H recognizes volunteers during 2026 State Fair
September 09, 2026
South Dakota 4-H, a program of SDSU Extension, is pleased to announce that the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame added three individuals during the 2026 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, six individuals were recognized for their outstanding 4-H volunteer service.
SDSU Extension offers Beef Quality Assurance training in Rapid City in September
September 09, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance training course on Sept. 29, 2026, in Rapid City.
Creative 4-H communities help youth experience joy of raising livestock
August 31, 2026
As populations drift off farms and into towns, some South Dakota communities have created unique opportunities for non-farm youth to experience the joy and responsibility of raising large animals.
SDSU Extension hosts 6th annual Specialty Crop Field Day
August 31, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension welcomes vegetable, flower and fruit farmers to the sixth annual Specialty Crop Field Day in Brookings.
SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with 5th annual Fall into Fitness event
August 31, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging South Dakotans to get active with its fifth annual Fall into Fitness seasonal activity challenge.
Ness School to Convene Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing
August 25, 2026
SDSU Extension and the Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University will convene the Sioux Falls Metro Economic Briefing, a new forum for the region’s business and civic leaders.