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SDSU Extension receives $525K to improve nutrition, physical activity in rural areas
October 04, 2023
SDSU Extension received $525,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand its work with the five-year High Obesity Program (HOP) into five new South Dakota counties.
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.
SDSU Extension partnerships with Fort Thompson groups seeing positive growth
May 26, 2023
Lindsay Moore, SDSU Extension Community Health and Obesity Program Director, said CDC HOP’s goal is “to enhance opportunities for nutrition and physical activity in communities.” Through that grant funding, administered by SDSU Extension, Moore said the program supports communities looking to grow their capacity.
SDSU Extension welcomes new Better Choices, Better Health SD Engagement and Enrollment Coordinator
May 16, 2023
SDSU Extension is pleased to announce Sandi Traupel as the new Engagement and Enrollment Coordinator for the Better Choices, Better Health SD program.
SDSU Extension Welcomes New Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist
November 15, 2022
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Graham (Geb) Bastian as a new Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist.
SDSU Extension Seeks Participants for Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Focus Groups
January 27, 2022
SDSU Extension invites individuals involved in farming, ranching and agriculture to participate in a statewide comprehensive needs assessment on farm/ranch stress and mental health.
SDSU Extension Promotes Making Informed Food Choices for National Nutrition Month® 2020
October 18, 2021
As part of National Nutrition Month® 2020 in March, the SDSU Extension Food and Families Team encourages people to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits.
Registration Open for Chronic Disease Self-Management Lay Leader Training
July 27, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a virtual Better Choices, Better Health SD Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Lay Leader Training Aug. 19 to Sept. 30.
SDSU Extension to Host Summer Farm Stress Series
May 24, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension is launching additional virtual farm stress workshops to promote mental health awareness from May throughout the summer.
SDSU Extension to Host Another Round of Workshops for Next Generation Land Seekers
December 22, 2020
According to the USDA 2017 Census of Agriculture, one in four producers is a beginning farmer with 10 or fewer years of experience.
SDSU Extension Professionals Honored for Accomplishments
November 10, 2020
SDSU Extension professionals were recognized for a variety of achievements at the annual Fall Conference held virtually October 28-29.
Stress and Mental Health Resources Available to South Dakota Producers, Family Members and Friends
August 14, 2020
April blizzards, wet planting and harvest conditions, low commodity prices, and trade concerns made 2019 a stressful year for many South Dakotans.
Nathania Knight Awarded South Dakota State University’s 2020 Outstanding Professional Award
May 01, 2020
Nathania Knight has been awarded the 2020 Outstanding Professional Award by the South Dakota State University Professional Staff Advisory Council.
SDSU Extension Continues Outreach Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 03, 2020
While offices throughout the state are closed, SDSU Extension experts remain available remotely and encourage the public to reach out to them via email or by phone.
South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living and 4-H Healthy Habits Conference
March 23, 2020
Three South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors joined other teen leaders from across the country at the 4-H Healthy Habits Conference and National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living to learn how to be advocates for promoting healthy lifestyle choices in their communities.