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SDSU Extension launches produce prescription program Dakota Food Rx
June 25, 2024
Dakota Food Rx, supported by the South Dakota Community Foundation, allows qualifying patients to receive “prescriptions” from participating health care providers. Not technical prescriptions, they can be redeemed for boxes of fresh, locally grown produce from farms participating in community-supported agriculture shares.
SDSU Extension hires new farm and food systems specialist
June 25, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sarah Sellars as a new Specialist in Sustainable Farm and Food Systems.
SDSU Extension hosting South Dakota Swine Summit for youth
June 25, 2024
Youth interested in the swine industry are invited to participate in the 2024 South Dakota Swine Summit on June 13, 2024, on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Scholar to host obituary writing workshop
June 25, 2024
The next obituary writing workshop is on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT/ noon to 2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom. It is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “heirlooms”.
SDSU Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota raising awareness for National Chronic Disease Month
June 24, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota is observing National Chronic Disease Month in July with a series of free, family-friendly events.
SDSU Extension welcomes new agronomy field specialist
June 10, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Clarence Winter as a new Agronomy Field Specialist.
North Central Ag and Climate Conference brings together best regional research and outreach
June 05, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension invites agriculture and climate professionals to attend the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference.
SDSU Extension invites CAFO operators to environmental training on June 26
June 04, 2024
There will be an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on June 26, 2024, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
SDSU Extension to host disease management workshops
May 29, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will continue its 10th anniversary celebration of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota with a series of virtual workshops on disease, pain and cancer self-management.
SD 4-H team wins national land and range judging contest
May 29, 2024
The Haakon/Bennett County 4-H range judging team won first place at the 2024 National Land and Range Judging Contest held from April 30 to May 2, 2024, in El Reno, Oklahoma. Team members include Bennett County’s Emily Zickrick and Haakon County’s Colden Kramer, Ashley Schriever and Tara Schofield.
SDSU Extension Wisdom Writing workshops promote positive aging
May 24, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a series of wisdom writing workshops across the state to promote a positive attitude toward aging.
Improve cattle AI skills with SDSU Extension refresher course
May 22, 2024
Cattle producers looking to refresh their artificial insemination skills are welcome to join the South Dakota State University Extension AI School Refresher Course on June 8, 2024.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Moody County 4-H Program Assistant
May 16, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to welcome Whitney Sams as the new Moody County 4-H Program Assistant.
SDSU Extension hosts Women on the Range Grazing Workshop in Faith
May 15, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 8-10, 2024.
SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens start summer 2024 programming with Garden Discovery Festival
May 14, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens will start its summer programming season with the Garden Discovery Festival on May 19, 2024.