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New season of SDSU Extension Garden Hour starts May 5

April 23, 2026

The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5, 2026.

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SDSU Extension salutes their volunteers during National Volunteer Week

April 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is proud to salute its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week on April 19-25, 2026.

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SDSU Extension to co-host free virtual series on aging

April 21, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension will host a free webinar series on aging well.

Black beef cattle at a feedbunk at an SDSU research facility.

Registration open for 2026 Siouxland Feedlot Forum

April 20, 2026

Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, 2026, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

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SDSU Extension hosts virtual challenge to encourage physical exercise

April 13, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a seasonal challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.

Agritourism proprietor and a local official meeting at a pumpkin patch.

SDSU Extension identifies challenges, opportunities in agritourism

April 07, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension has identified key challenges and opportunities operators face in agritourism, an emerging industry in the state.

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Brookings Master Gardener donating 30 apple trees to local youth

April 07, 2026

A Brookings-area Master Gardener is donating 30 apple trees to local youth for the sixth annual Fruitful Children Project.

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SDSU Extension AgritourismSD graduates receive state tourism awards

March 24, 2026

Two South Dakota State University Extension AgritourismSD graduates were recently recognized by Travel South Dakota for their achievements and contributions to the tourism industry.

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SDSU Extension invites youth to 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days

March 24, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension invites youth interested in learning more about grasslands and soil health to the 2026 Rangeland and Soil Days in Belle Fourche.

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SDSU Extension 4-H youth enjoy day at the Capitol

March 24, 2026

More than 75 youth and supporters enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about state history and government during the 2026 4-H Capitol Day on Feb. 20.

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SD youth present at National High School Youth Forum in California

March 23, 2026

Two high school students from South Dakota were selected to be delegates for the High School Youth Forum at the International Society for Range Management meeting.

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65 people attend 47th annual Ranchers Workshop

March 20, 2026

outh Dakota State University Extension was proud to help plan the 47th annual Ranchers Workshop in Mission, which drew 65 people from the region.

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SDSU Extension hosts risk management webinar series

March 20, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.

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SDSU Extension Wisdom Writing workshop returns online in 2026

March 18, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next online offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop on March 31, 2026.

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SDSU Extension supports childcare access in rural communities

March 16, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension’s efforts to support expanding childcare access in rural communities helped three South Dakota communities in 2024-2025.