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Learn about cut flower production in high tunnels with SDSU Extension
August 09, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host a High Tunnel and Cut Flower Field Day for anyone who would like to learn more about growing cut flowers outdoors and under protective tunnels.
SDSU Extension to host 2024 Draper Winter Wheat Meeting
August 08, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to invite producers to the 35th annual Draper Winter Wheat Meeting at 6:30 p.m. CDT on Aug. 22, 2024, at the City of Draper Auditorium.
Nearly 75 attend 7th annual Rosebud Range Workshop
August 07, 2024
Nearly 75 youth and adults attended the seventh annual Rosebud Range Workshop on July 24, 2024, at the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Ranch.
SDSU Extension co-hosting virtual Forage Field Day
August 02, 2024
Forage Field Day brings together experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide panel discussions and presentations on forage-related topics. Originally scheduled to be held in Concord, Nebraska, event organizers moved to a virtual-only event to accommodate a wider audience.
SDSU Extension, NDSU Extension to host book club about purposeful retirement
August 02, 2024
The Purposeful Retirement Online Book Club will meet online via Zoom every other Wednesday for six sessions. Sessions are at 10 a.m. CDT/9 a.m. MT, starting on Sept. 11, 2024.
SDSU Extension to offer Mental Health First Aid training
July 31, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a virtual Mental Health First Aid training for anyone who supports people experiencing stress and other emotional issues.
SDSU Extension, Southeast Research Farm to host organic field day
July 26, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm invite anyone interested in growing organic vegetables and field crops to an educational, hands-on field day.
SDSU Extension partners with Huron hospital on diabetes prevention, education
July 26, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension has selected Huron Regional Medical Center to receive a $15,000 grant and partner on a pilot project for diabetes prevention and education through Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota.
Davis retires after 30 years with SDSU Extension
July 17, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension Crops Business Management Specialist Jack Davis is retiring after 30 years of serving South Dakota’s agricultural community.
SDSU Extension hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School
July 08, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest Management Field School on July 23, 2024, by Volga.
SDSU Extension to host High Tunnel Field Day featuring Webster-area farmers
June 25, 2024
SDSU Extension is hosting a High Tunnel Field Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST June 5 at Waldner Farms, 522 E. First Ave., Webster, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension launches produce prescription program Dakota Food Rx
June 25, 2024
Dakota Food Rx, supported by the South Dakota Community Foundation, allows qualifying patients to receive “prescriptions” from participating health care providers. Not technical prescriptions, they can be redeemed for boxes of fresh, locally grown produce from farms participating in community-supported agriculture shares.
SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Scholar to host obituary writing workshop
June 25, 2024
The next obituary writing workshop is on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT/ noon to 2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom. It is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “heirlooms”.
SDSU Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota raising awareness for National Chronic Disease Month
June 24, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota is observing National Chronic Disease Month in July with a series of free, family-friendly events.
SDSU Extension welcomes new agronomy field specialist
June 10, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Clarence Winter as a new Agronomy Field Specialist.