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SDSU Extension helps agritourism producers promote their strengths
January 09, 2026
In 2019, Good Earth Farm owners Nancy and Jeff Kirstein had to make a decision. The barn on their Lennox-based property, originally constructed in 1897, needed attention.
35 years of the SDSU Extension Farm Real Estate Market Survey
January 09, 2026
When Larry Janssen learned that one of his most frequently used land sales databases was no longer available, the South Dakota State University Professor Emeritus of Economics and his colleague, Burton Pflueger, former SDSU Extension economist, launched their own survey in 1991.
SDSU Extension encourages participation in Nebraska Extension Calving College
January 07, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging cow/calf producers to participate in a series of calving workshops hosted by Nebraska Extension.
SDSU Extension to discuss continuation plans at Sustaining the Legacy conferences
January 07, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.
SDSU Extension publishes research on native plants for bird habitat
January 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension has published new research on native plants that can support birds in the state and region.
SDSU Extension hosts successful inaugural 4-H Gala
January 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 4-H Gala in November.
SDSU Extension to participate in seminar on protecting grasslands from cedar trees and other threats
December 31, 2025
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will participate in a two-part series hosted by the SDSU Department of Natural Resource Management on protecting grasslands from cedar trees and other woody plants that are encroaching on this important ecosystem.
SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar on Jan. 22, 2026.
SDSU Extension to host financial training webinars
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of Financial Fireside Chats webinars to help individuals strengthen their financial and personal well-being.
SDSU Extension co-hosting legal and financial webinar for deaf individuals
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is working with Nebraska Extension and North Dakota State University Extension to host the Organize This: Legal and Financial Must-Haves series for deaf individuals.
SDSU Extension offers many resources in finance, personal wellness
December 18, 2025
As we enter the holiday season, SDSU Extension wants to remind South Dakotans of the many resources available to help people in personal finance, health and wellness.
SDSU Extension to host cow/calf calving camp
December 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camps for cattle producers.
SDSU Extension to discuss estate tax at Sustaining the Legacy conferences
December 03, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.
SDSU Extension welcomes new program manager for urban development
December 02, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Paul Rann as the new Program Manager for Urban Economic Development within the Ness School of Management of Economics.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Community Vitality Field Specialist
November 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Dacia Hilkemeier as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.