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SDSU Extension, partners expanding rangeland plant research
March 22, 2024
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Grassland Coalition, The Nature Conservancy, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and others will research the nutritional value and mineral content of various native forb species in South Dakota.
McCrory Gardens to host maple syrup workshop
February 29, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and McCrory Gardens in Brookings will host their annual maple syrup and tree tapping workshop on March 23, 2024.
SDSU Extension, McCrory Gardens host free series on caring for roses
February 20, 2024
The Caring for Roses in South Dakota webinar series is from 12:30 to 1:30 CST/11:30 to 12:30 p.m. MT on March 19, 20 and 21, 2024, via Zoom. Experts will share the art and science of caring for roses, highlighting their own experiences with the popular plant.
SDSU Extension to host financial workshop Money Talk for Women
February 15, 2024
Money Talk for Women will be online via Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. CST each Tuesday from March 12 to April 9, 2024. Participants will complete assignments independently and meet once a week virtually with the group and facilitator.
Register now for 2024 SDSU Extension Energize conference
February 13, 2024
Registration is open for the sixth annual South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality Energize Conference on May 22 and 23, 2024, in Hot Springs.
Apply now for the SDSU Extension Master Gardener and Home Horticulture course
February 12, 2024
Applications are now being accepted for the South Dakota State University Extension Master Gardener and Home Horticulture training course. Applications are due March 10, 2024.
SDSU Extension Community Vitality built on foundation of empowering people
February 09, 2024
Now a full-fledged capstone within SDSU Extension, community development – since renamed Community Vitality – has evolved and grown in the last 20 years. Program leaders agree the community work they did through Horizons laid the foundation for what would become a successfully thriving SDSU Extension Community Vitality program.
SDSU Extension welcomes new horticulture field specialist
February 02, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Robin Buterbaugh as a new horticulture field specialist.
SDSU Extension to host virtual training series on vegetable production
January 16, 2024
The second annual South Dakota Virtual Vegetable Short Course topics will include cover crop integration, soil health improvement, weed management and integrated pest management for field and high tunnel production. The four-part educational series will take place via Zoom from 6 to 7:30 p.m. MT/7 to 8:30 p.m. CST on Jan. 22, 24, 29 and 31, 2024.
SDSU Extension 2024 private pesticide applicator training dates set
January 12, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension’s 2024 winter and spring private pesticide applicator certification training sessions are set.
Hot Springs to host SDSU Extension 2024 Energize Conference
December 29, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality and the community of Hot Springs will host the 2024 Energize Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference on May 22 and 23, 2024.
SDSU Extension Crop Hour webinar series starts in January
December 11, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension’s 2024 Crop Hour webinar series will start Jan. 9, with webinars hosted from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for nine weeks.
SDSU Extension expands Garden Hotline availability
November 28, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension has added a new year-round Garden Hotline for South Dakota residents with garden, lawn or yard questions.
SDSU Extension welcomes new horticulture assistant at McCrory Gardens
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce Sydney Trio as a new Horticulture Assistant based at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.
SDSU Extension to host soil management conference in December
November 08, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host the 2023 Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit conference on Dec. 12.