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SDSU Extension welcomes new health/physical activity field specialist
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Erin Hallenbeck as its new health and physical activity field specialist.
SDSU Extension creative writing workshops continue in April
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension’s online creative writing workshops will continue in April, with a focus on obituary writing.
SDSU Extension introduces volunteer financial mentoring program
January 03, 2025
Over 10 weeks, the Money Mentor Volunteer program will help South Dakotans learn how to facilitate personal finance educational programming. Those who successfully complete the program will be certified to lead personal finance workshops in communities and to provide one-on-one financial education.
SDSU Extension offers virtual suicide prevention training
January 03, 2025
QPR is a 60-minute, evidence-based training that teaches three simple steps anyone can learn. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get people the help they need.
SDSU Extension to host Financial Fireside Chats webinar series
January 02, 2025
Financial Fireside Chats is a free series of webinars every Tuesday for six weeks that tackles timely topics designed to promote financial well-being for participants of all ages.
SDSU, NDSU Extension to host free virtual workshops on aging well
December 16, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension are hosting a series of free workshops to help older adults learn how to age well, stay healthy and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
SDSU Extension to host creative writing workshops in 2025
December 09, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the 2025 dates for its Heirlooms online creative writing workshops to help participants craft their own life stories.
SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project for women in agriculture
December 09, 2024
Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources. All are welcome to attend.
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.
Dakota Food Rx and high tunnel research support local producers
September 25, 2024
SDSU Extension has supported the growing local foods movement for more than 20 years. This year, those efforts have included a pilot produce prescription program and expanded high tunnel research.
SDSU Extension launches new programs for older adults during Falls Prevention Awareness Week
September 22, 2024
Enhance Fitness and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention will join SDSU Extension’s existing physical activity program, Walk with Ease. As part of a national outreach campaign, SDSU Extension is partnering with the National Council on Aging and the South Dakota Fall Prevention Coalition to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 23-27, 2024.
SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with virtual Walktober event
September 16, 2024
Participants will track their minutes of activity daily from Oct. 1 to 31 and submit their totals after the event ends. Prizes will be awarded to those who log the most. Registration is required to be eligible for prizes.
SDSU Extension hosts free life story writing workshops via Zoom
September 06, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a creative life story writing workshop for genealogy lovers.