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SDSU Extension hosts spring challenge to encourage physical activity
April 25, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a 2025 seasonal activity challenge called Spring Into Step to encourage physical activity.
SDSU Extension offers popular Aging Well recordings for limited time
April 04, 2025
Families seeking educational resources on aging can now benefit from viewing the popular Aging Well series online.
SDSU Extension launching Aging Mastery program for older adults
April 01, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the addition of a new offering for older adults, the Aging Mastery program.
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 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, 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.
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.
SDSU Extension Farm to School supports 'feeding kids great food’
September 05, 2024
In 2024, 69 schools in South Dakota reported serving local beef in school meals in what’s commonly called Beef to School, a component of the Farm to School program supported by SDSU Extension.
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.