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SDSU Extension offers farm planning programs in Winner
October 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will offer additional Whole Farm Planning workshops on Nov. 12 and 19, 2025, in Winner.
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.
SDSU Extension hosts Sustaining the Legacy Conferences
September 19, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.
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 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.
SDSU Extension encourages switching to written land lease agreements when oral leases automatically renew on Sept. 1
August 22, 2025
Oral agricultural land lease agreements automatically renew on Sept. 1, 2025, and South Dakota State University Extension experts strongly encourage transitioning to written lease agreements.
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 seeking applicants to host Annie’s Project
July 10, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is seeking applications from individuals or organizations that would like to host an Annie’s Project in their community.
SDSU Extension, SD Grassland Coalition sponsor Wallace Duck Day
June 27, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition are excited to announce a conservation-focused bus tour as part of this year’s Duck Day in Wallace.
SDSU Extension hosting hands-on soil health workshop at Iona ranch
June 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting an educational soil health workshop for women and couples involved in agriculture at the Sweetheart Ranch near Iona.
SDSU Extension offers new holistic farm planning program
June 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new farm planning program designed to provide a more complete look at what farm and ranch families need.
Southeast Research Farm to host family event
June 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the Southeast Research Farm Family Evening for farming enthusiasts of all ages.
Live fire training for landowners planned for May 20
May 19, 2025
There will be a live prescribed fire training for landowners and agency officials on May 20, 2025, in the Animal Science building on the South Dakota State University campus.
SDSU Extension to host Backyard Natural Resources series
May 01, 2025
South Dakota State University is pleased to announce the second year of its virtual Backyard Natural Resources series on May 6, 8, 13 and 15, 2025.