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South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Global Need Through 20/20 Vision Project
February 02, 2021
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people globally suffer from a near or distance vision impairment that could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed.

SDSU Extension Launches New AgritourismSD Program
January 12, 2021
Do you farm or ranch and want to share your passion and excitement for agriculture with others?

SDSU Extension Professionals Honored for Accomplishments
November 10, 2020
SDSU Extension professionals were recognized for a variety of achievements at the annual Fall Conference held virtually October 28-29.

SDSU Extension Welcomes Joshua Hofer to Community Vitality Team
July 14, 2020
Joshua Hofer is the newest member of SDSU Extension’s Community Vitality team of field specialists who assist with business, leadership and community development needs across the state.
South Dakota Small Business Basics Program Participant Earns Award in Business Plan Contest
July 14, 2020
Heather Solberg of Volga has been awarded $500 to put toward a business plan concept she developed while participating in the Small Business Basics program coordinated by SDSU Extension.

Nathania Knight Awarded South Dakota State University’s 2020 Outstanding Professional Award
May 01, 2020
Nathania Knight has been awarded the 2020 Outstanding Professional Award by the South Dakota State University Professional Staff Advisory Council.

South Dakota 4-H Hosts Inaugural Capitol Day Event
April 03, 2020
More than 160 4-H members and supporters from across South Dakota joined together for the inaugural South Dakota 4-H Capitol Day in Pierre on January 15.

SDSU Extension Continues Outreach Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 03, 2020
While offices throughout the state are closed, SDSU Extension experts remain available remotely and encourage the public to reach out to them via email or by phone.

Agritourism Workshop helps South Dakota producers identify opportunities
March 27, 2020
Opportunities in agritourism for South Dakota farmers and ranchers were shared at the Agritourism Workshop held Feb. 20-21 in Pierre.
South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living and 4-H Healthy Habits Conference
March 23, 2020
Three South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors joined other teen leaders from across the country at the 4-H Healthy Habits Conference and National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living to learn how to be advocates for promoting healthy lifestyle choices in their communities.

South Dakota 4-H Members Participate in Western National Roundup
February 07, 2020
Members of South Dakota 4-H attended the Western National Roundup January 8-12, 2020, in Denver, Colorado.

South Dakota 4-H Launches Teens for Jeans Service Project
January 27, 2020
South Dakota 4-H has launched Teens for Jeans, the 2019-20 statewide community service project.

South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Youth Agri-Science Summit
January 24, 2020
Hands-on learning experience prepared youth to develop an action plan to address local agri-science challenges.

South Dakota 4-H Members Compete in Livestock Judging Contest at 2019 North American International Livestock Exposition
January 13, 2020
South Dakota 4-H youth from Clark, Deuel and McCook counties competed in the 2019 National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held on Nov. 19, 2019, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky.