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SDSU Extension, SD Water Resources Institute to host Good Neighbor AI Symposium

November 04, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Water Resources Institute is hosting an artificial intelligence symposium to educate the public on modern AI infrastructure demands and the potential benefits of its use for rural residents.

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SDSU Extension hosts webinar series on mental health and wellbeing

November 02, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of webinars on mental health and well-being for rural residents.

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SDSU Extension to host educational series at Cottonwood Field Station

October 26, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension and SDSU’s Cottonwood Field Station are excited to introduce Coffee at Cottonwood, a new educational series about livestock and rangeland management.

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4-H members learn life skills from Les Schwab Tire Center

October 26, 2026

Brown County 4-H members learned how to change a tire and other aspects of the automotive industry at Les Schwab Tire Center as part of a partnership between the two organizations.

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SDSU Extension offers Beef Quality Assurance training in Madison in November

October 23, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is offering a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training course on Nov. 12, 2026, in Madison.

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South Dakota 4-H seeks statewide project committee members

October 22, 2026

South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, is seeking volunteers, industry supporters and 4-H members to serve on its statewide project committees.

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SDSU Extension celebrates local foods with 2026 Crunch Off

October 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is challenging South Dakotans to eat South Dakota-grown foods during the 2026 Crunch Off.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.