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SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project for women in agriculture
December 09, 2024
Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. All are welcome to attend.
SDSU Extension 4-H donates 894 care kits to people in need
November 22, 2024
For the project, members collected personal hygiene items and packaged them into Clover Care Kits. The kits contained hygiene items like a bath towel, washcloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, soap and deodorant. 4-H members and their families donated 894 kits to organizations that serve people in need across the state.
SDSU Extension to host CAFO training
November 12, 2024
Specialists from South Dakota State University Extension, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service will provide the training.
SDSU Extension 4-H State Ambassadors for 2024-25 announced
November 04, 2024
The State 4-H Ambassador program provides leadership and mentoring opportunities as participants support 4-H and serve as positive role models. Through their service, State 4-H Ambassadors develop skills that can prepare them for future career opportunities, including public speaking, event planning and public relations.
SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards
November 04, 2024
Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor Award. The award is divided into four categories: large animal (beef, sheep, swine, meat goat); small animal/dairy (poultry, rabbit, dairy goat and dairy cattle); horse; and dog.
Ken Olson retires after 18 years with SDSU Extension
October 29, 2024
Ken Olson, South Dakota State University professor and SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, has retired after nearly 40 years in animal and range science.
4 South Dakota sheep producers receive Master Lamb awards
October 23, 2024
Four operations were named South Dakota Master Lamb Producers during the 2024 South Dakota Sheep Growers annual convention in Rapid City.
SDSU Extension to host annual soil conference in Wagner
October 18, 2024
Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit is an annual conference for crop producers and industry professionals. Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist, said the conference provides valuable information for everyone who raises crops, forages and livestock.
Registration open for SDSU Extension Calf Value Discovery program
September 18, 2024
Cow/calf operators can gain valuable information to improve their operations by participating in the program. To participate, producers consign a minimum of five steer calves weighing 500 to 800 pounds.
SDSU beef team growing through innovative research, collaboration
September 09, 2024
It’s an exciting time for the South Dakota State University beef team as a core group of longtime faculty and experts is joined by rising stars in their respective disciplines.
SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School
September 03, 2024
Professional sheep shearers will provide hands-on training in safe animal handling, maintenance equipment and repair, wool quality and how to manage a sheep shearing business.
SDSU Extension 4-H to recognize volunteers during 2024 State Fair
August 23, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce it will recognize 12 volunteers on Sept. 1, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.
SDSU Extension co-hosting virtual Forage Field Day
August 02, 2024
Forage Field Day brings together experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide panel discussions and presentations on forage-related topics. Originally scheduled to be held in Concord, Nebraska, event organizers moved to a virtual-only event to accommodate a wider audience.
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 state Shooting Sports scholarships
August 01, 2024
Six youths in the shooting sports program will receive scholarships funded through entrance fees paid at the shooting sports state match. A committee of volunteers reviews the applicants and selects the top candidates.
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 scholarships
August 01, 2024
Fourteen youth from across the state were selected to receive these awards. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for the scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors and SDSU Extension’s 4-H program.