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2026 Energize conference touts benefits of youth staying in SD
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 2026 Energize conference in Wall with 144 attendees.
SD teams win at national range, homesite judging contest
June 05, 2026
Two South Dakota teams won first place in the 4-H Range and Homesite categories at the 2026 National Land, Range and Homesite judging contest.
SDSU Extension 4-H hosting summer camps at Storm Mountain
May 14, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is excited to offer two summer camp programs in the Black Hills, including a new Teen Wilderness Camp.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nebraska entrepreneur announced as 2026 Energize conference keynote
March 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce Nebraska Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame member Craig Schroeder as the 2026 Energize conference keynote speaker.
SDSU Extension 4-H members participate in national FCS competition
February 17, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H members won second place in the national Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-a-thon.
SDSU Extension collaborates with AARP South Dakota and rural libraries to provide better internet access
February 17, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is collaborating with AARP South Dakota and South Dakota’s public libraries to give the state’s rural citizens better access to the internet.
SDSU Extension 4-H excels at 2026 Western National Roundup
February 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth excelled at the 2026 Western National Roundup, winning the overall high state award in the Horse Classic.
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.
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 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.
SDSU Extension names 4-H State Ambassadors for 2025-‘26
October 10, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce the youth chosen as State 4-H Ambassadors for the coming year.