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SDSU Extension webinar helps farm families integrate childcare into planning
April 24, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a webinar to help farm families integrate childcare into their overall plans.
SDSU Extension to co-host free virtual series on aging
April 21, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension will host a free webinar series on aging well.
SDSU Extension hosts virtual challenge to encourage physical exercise
April 13, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a seasonal challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.
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 Wisdom Writing workshop returns online in 2026
March 18, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next online offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop on March 31, 2026.
SDSU Extension supports childcare access in rural communities
March 16, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension’s efforts to support expanding childcare access in rural communities helped three South Dakota communities in 2024-2025.
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 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 to host Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinar series
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free health and wellness webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.
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 to host Food is Medicine webinar
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar on Jan. 22, 2026.
SDSU Extension offers many resources in finance, personal wellness
December 18, 2025
As we enter the holiday season, SDSU Extension wants to remind South Dakotans of the many resources available to help people in personal finance, health and wellness.
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 offers virtual suicide prevention training for farm families
November 05, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training for farm families called Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR).