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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 to host cow/calf calving camp
December 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting interactive Cow/Calf Calving Camps for cattle producers.
SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
November 14, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on Dec. 3, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
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).
Mental health care vouchers available for ag families through SDSU Extension
October 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals.
Three outstanding operations receive SD Master Lamb Producer Awards
October 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Master Lamb Producer Awards.
Register now for 2025 Swine Day with SDSU Extension
October 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension invites swine producers and industry members to attend SDSU Swine Day on Nov. 4, 2025, in Brookings.
SDSU Extension to offer virtual legal and financial education
October 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is working with Nebraska Extension and North Dakota State University Extension to offer a program to prepare you to ask another person to serve as your fiduciary for legal and financial matters.
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.
SDSU Extension encourages eating locally produced food with 2025 Crunch Off
September 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is excited to promote locally grown foods with the 2025 South Dakota Crunch Off.
Rook named 2025 Friend of the Beef Industry
September 15, 2025
Michelle Rook has been named the 2025 Recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for her contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.
SDSU Extension welcomes new crop and livestock field specialist
September 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Parker Witt as a new Crop and Livestock Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with virtual fitness event
September 11, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging South Dakotans to get active with its fourth annual Fall into Fitness seasonal activity challenge.
SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School
August 26, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will teach the skill of sheep shearing to current and prospective producers this fall.
Applications open for SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe program
August 22, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.