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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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SDSU Extension to discuss continuation plans at Sustaining the Legacy conferences

January 07, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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SDSU Extension hosts successful inaugural 4-H Gala

January 06, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 4-H Gala in November.

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SDSU Extension to host financial training webinars

December 23, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of Financial Fireside Chats webinars to help individuals strengthen their financial and personal well-being.

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SDSU Extension co-hosting legal and financial webinar for deaf individuals

December 23, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is working with Nebraska Extension and North Dakota State University Extension to host the Organize This: Legal and Financial Must-Haves series for deaf individuals.

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SDSU Extension to discuss estate tax at Sustaining the Legacy conferences

December 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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SDSU Extension hosts Sustaining the Legacy Conferences

November 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

Old barn and windmill with the sunset in the background

SDSU Extension hosts Sustaining the Legacy Conferences

October 28, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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SDSU Extension offers farm planning programs in Winner

October 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will offer additional Whole Farm Planning workshops on Nov. 12 and 19, 2025, in Winner.

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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.

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SDSU Extension invites youth and supporters to 2025 4-H Gala

October 01, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to welcome youth and their supporters to the 2025 4-H Gala, “Bright Lights, Bold Legacy”.

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SDSU Extension Announces Interim Leadership Roles

September 24, 2025

The South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences has announced interim roles for several SDSU Extension leadership positions.