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Secure Your Farm or Ranch’s Future with SDSU Extension’s Sustaining the Legacy Conferences
November 10, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension can answer your questions about planning for the future of your farm or ranch during the Sustaining the Legacy conferences that start in December and run through April.
SDSU Extension Releases Workforce Development Resources
October 24, 2022
SDSU Extension, in collaboration with Innovate SoDak and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation, has developed a workforce development course.
SDSU Extension to Host Workshop Series for Next Generation Land Seekers
July 27, 2022
SDSU Extension will host online workshops for beginning farmers and ranchers looking for land. The series takes place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. MT from Sept. 1-Oct. 20.
South Dakota Water and Community Symposium to be Held July 26
July 22, 2022
SDSU Extension will host a one-day South Dakota Water and Community Symposium on Tuesday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT at the Raven Precision Agriculture Center on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
SDSU Extension to Host Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference May 11-12 in Fort Pierre
July 06, 2022
The conference is designed to energize South Dakota’s rural communities by inviting them to network with community leaders, share success stories, get ideas and take action to improve their communities.
SDSU Extension Provides Drought Management Resources
June 08, 2022
The U.S. Drought Monitor continues to classify parts of South Dakota in some level of drought. SDSU Extension has a variety of tools and resources to assist producers with drought decision making.
SDSU Extension Field Specialist Encourages Proactive Farm Transition Management
May 05, 2022
SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will host the 2022 IFTN Annual Conference, a professional development opportunity for estate planning and farm transition professionals, in Lincoln, Neb. June 8-9.
April Ag Economic Dialogues Discusses Carbon Credit Contracts
April 08, 2022
SDSU Extension will host the next Ag Economic Dialogues webinar on April 15 at 10 a.m. CDT. The April webinar will cover how to evaluate carbon credit contracts.
The Power of Women as AgVocates Rescheduled to March 4 and 5
February 08, 2022
The Power of Women as AgVocates Conference has been rescheduled for March 4-5, 2022 in Fort Pierre, South Dakota at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center and the Missouri Avenue Event Center in Pierre.
South Dakota 4-H Members Donate Over 3,000 Eyeglasses Through Statewide Service Project
January 27, 2022
The eyeglasses collected through the project were primarily donated to the South Dakota Lions Foundation, which collects thousands of eyeglasses annually for volunteer missions.
SDSU Extension to Host Third Community-Focused Book Read
November 01, 2021
“The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life—and Saved an American Farm,” by Sarah Frey, will be the focus of the November/December book read.
South Dakota Remote Works Training Resumes in September
October 26, 2021
Established in January of 2021, the program is a collaboration with Utah State University's Rural Online Initiative that provides "specialized remote work training to individuals for success in a rapidly changing economy."
Third Annual 'Energize!' Conference Sees Sustained Success
October 26, 2021
An opportunity to hear about successful revitalizations, community projects and business opportunities, this year’s Energize! Conference drew more than 100 people.
Energize! Conference: Save the Date! May 5-6, 2020
October 25, 2021
The SDSU Extension Community Vitality Team and the Community of Milbank are teaming up to host the Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference May 5-6, 2020 in Milbank, South Dakota.
Energize! Conference Rescheduled to October 7-8, 2020 in Milbank, SD
October 25, 2021
SDSU Extension is rescheduling the third annual Energize Conference to October 7-8, 2020 in order to comply with CDC guidelines and to protect the population from COVID-19.