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SDSU Extension to host Money Talk for Women
December 02, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual educational series to help women become more financially empowered.
SDSU Extension launches new on-demand financial training
November 15, 2024
Your Money Your Goals is a free, on-demand training course for anyone looking to improve their financial skills.
SDSU Extension collaborates to offer free virtual financial and legal planning education
November 01, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a free virtual program to help adults over 40 organize their legal and financial documents.
SDSU Extension to host Annie’s Project in Colton
September 06, 2024
Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture through education, networking and resources. The program helps women build the confidence to become more involved in their family’s agricultural enterprises.
SDSU Extension Farm to School supports 'feeding kids great food’
September 05, 2024
In 2024, 69 schools in South Dakota reported serving local beef in school meals in what’s commonly called Beef to School, a component of the Farm to School program supported by SDSU Extension.
SDSU Extension working to bolster rural child care needs in South Dakota
September 05, 2024
South Dakota needs more child care providers, and SDSU Extension is part of a growing collaboration to meet that need.
Register now for SDSU Extension Annie’s Project in Eagle Butte
September 04, 2024
Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture through education, networking and resources. Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist, said the program helps women build the confidence to become more involved in their family’s agricultural enterprises.
SDSU Extension accepting applications for 2025 Energize conference hosts
July 08, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality is accepting applications from communities that would like to host the 2025 Energize conference.
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.
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.
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 Community Vitality launches new podcast, ‘Home Starts Here’
December 18, 2023
The South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality team is proud to announce the launch of their new podcast, "Home Starts Here". For its fourth episode, there will be a live recording of “Home Starts Here” at 1 p.m. on March 25 at the Heritage Hall Museum complex during the 2023 Schmeckfest festival in Freeman, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Community Vitality Field Specialist to Aberdeen office
August 22, 2023
SDSU Extension is pleased to welcome Kellie Ecker Kolb as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist based out of the Aberdeen Regional Center.
SDSU Extension to host webinar on rural community narratives
August 15, 2023
“Rewriting the Rural Narrative,” hosted by South Dakota State University Extension, starts at 5:30 p.m. MT/6:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 17.
SDSU Extension booth at 2023 Dakotafest to feature livestock, soil and range experts
August 07, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension experts will be at the 2023 Dakotafest to provide information on a range of agricultural and economic issues, from the use of prescribed fire to livestock to weed and soil management.