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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 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.
SDSU Extension welcomes new water specialist
October 29, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Ryan Lefers as the new Griffith Endowed Chair in Agriculture and Water Resources, South Dakota Water Resources Institute Director and SDSU Extension Water Management Specialist.
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.
White River ‘Pasture Chat’ offers unique experience for women in agriculture
September 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension’s new “pasture chat” event provided a unique experience for women involved in agriculture in the White River region.
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.
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 range workshop offers unique educational opportunity in Rosebud
September 02, 2025
The eighth annual Rosebud Range Workshop, led by South Dakota State University Extension and partners, was held on July 16, 2025, at the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch and provided participants a unique opportunity to learn about rangelands.
Dedicated educators help South Dakota youth succeed nationally
August 28, 2025
In May, South Dakota sent 84 youth to the National Land and Range Judging Contest in El Reno, Oklahoma. Out of the 34 states that competed, only Texas came close to matching those numbers with 72 participants.
Registration now open for Purposeful Retirement online book club
August 22, 2025
Registration is open for the Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension.
SDSU Extension hosts new Aging Mastery workshop for older adults
August 12, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new workshop in the Aging Mastery program for older adults.
SDSU Extension co-hosting regional water, drainage forum
August 08, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the 2025 Tri-State Drainage Research Forum on Sept. 9-10 at McCrory Gardens in Brookings.
SDSU Extension experts to attend 2025 Dakotafest
August 06, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2025 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.