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Director Karla Trautman retires after 37 years with SDSU Extension
May 27, 2025
For Karla Trautman, it has always been about the people. As she prepares to retire after 37 years with SDSU Extension, Trautman said that focus on people has remained constant.

SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
May 20, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 25, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

Save the date for SDSU Extension Women on the Range grazing workshop July 22-24
May 20, 2025
Women in agriculture are invited to attend the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 22–24 at Wedge Tent Ranch near Faith.

Live fire training for landowners planned for May 20
May 19, 2025
There will be a live prescribed fire training for landowners and agency officials on May 20, 2025, in the Animal Science building on the South Dakota State University campus.

SDSU Extension to host Youth Beef Summit
May 14, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a new event for youth age 12-21 to learn about the beef industry.

SDSU Extension welcomes new mental health field specialist
May 09, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Julie Brunskill Nelson as the new Mental Health Field Specialist.

SDSU Extension 2025 Garden Hour series starts May 6
May 02, 2025
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SDSU Extension to host Backyard Natural Resources series
May 01, 2025
South Dakota State University is pleased to announce the second year of its virtual Backyard Natural Resources series on May 6, 8, 13 and 15, 2025.

SDSU Extension helps first responders train for crashes involving livestock
April 30, 2025
The first time Brandon Wingert responded to a vehicle accident involving livestock was in 2017 when a livestock trailer with 99 cattle tipped over. They successfully recovered all but four of the cattle, but Wingert, Hanson County’s sheriff and emergency manager, never forgot the incident.

Wisdom writing on the road again with SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Council
April 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Humanities Council are proud to present the second Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Roadshow, a dynamic event series that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.

Registration open for 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum
April 28, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 17, 2025, in Sioux Falls.

SDSU Extension hosts spring challenge to encourage physical activity
April 25, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a 2025 seasonal activity challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.

SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time
April 04, 2025
Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.

80 South Dakota farmers needed for nationwide soil health project: Enroll today
April 03, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting South Dakota farmers to participate in a new soil health survey.

2025 SkillsX by 4-H conference to explore leadership through board games
April 01, 2025
The 2025 SkillsX by 4-H conference will explore leadership through board games and strategic thinking.