Register now for 2023-2024 SowBridge Educational Series
January 17, 2023
Registration is now open for SowBridge, a series for those who work with sows, boars and piglets, and in swine genetic and reproductive areas.
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SDSU Extension launches new virtual vegetable production training series
January 13, 2023
The South Dakota Virtual Vegetable Short Course is a four-part educational series geared toward commercial specialty crop farmers, gardeners and Master Gardeners. Nonprofits, business partners and members of the general public are also welcome to attend.
SDSU Extension Annie’s Project for women in agriculture begins Feb. 8 near St. Onge
January 10, 2023
Women in agriculture looking for a bit of a boost can take advantage of the 2023 Annie’s Project, which starts in February at a ranch near St. Onge.
SDSU Extension to offer ‘Bringing the Farm to School’ Producer Trainings in Brookings and Rapid City
January 09, 2023
Farmers, ranchers, gardeners and local food processors can learn strategies for growing and selling their products to school nutrition programs at the Bringing the Farm to School: Local Producer Training Jan. 18-19 in Brookings or Feb. 14-15 in Rapid City.
SDSU Extension hosts swine transporter, producer training during 2023 Pork Congress
January 09, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will help swine producers, transporters and handlers update their Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA) training at the South Dakota Pork Producers Congress in Sioux Falls on Jan. 11, 2023.
South Dakota 4-H hosting 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 18 in Pierre
January 10, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension will host its third annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 18, 2023, in Pierre, in conjunction with the Brookings/SDSU days at the Capitol.
Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry Jan. 7 during SDSU Jackrabbit basketball game
January 06, 2023
Jackrabbit fans who attend the Jan. 7 South Dakota State University women’s basketball game can also sample lamb and wool products as part of the 31st Annual Lamb Bonanza.
Free online Ag Economic Dialogues to continue in 2023
December 28, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension will continue the Ag Economic Dialogues series in 2023 to address current economic issues that farmers and ranchers face.
Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties Welcome New 4-H Youth Program Advisor
December 06, 2022
SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Lesley Rygaard as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties.
SDSU Extension offers training on updated Cottage Food Laws
November 29, 2022
South Dakota State University is providing training for food processors who would like to sell food products from their homes following updates to the state’s cottage food laws earlier this year.
Register Now for SDSU Extension Soil Management Workshop
November 22, 2022
This year’s Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit program is Dec. 2 at the NFAA Yankton Archery Complex Community Center in Yankton.
Register Now for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training on December 7
November 22, 2022
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) will be held Dec. 7 at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.
SDSU Extension Welcomes New Plant Pathology Specialist
November 23, 2022
SDSU Extension welcomes Madalyn Shires as an assistant professor in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science and SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist.
Joseph Salvati Joins Outdoor Campus – Sioux Falls as SDSU Extension 4-H Outdoor Education Program Manager
November 18, 2022
SDSU Extension and South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (GFP) welcome Joseph (Joe) Salvati as the new SDSU Extension 4-H Outdoor Education Program Manager at The Outdoor Campus – Sioux Falls.
Cheyenne Parke Joins Rapid City Outdoor Campus – West as SDSU Extension 4-H Outdoor Education Program Manager
November 18, 2022
SDSU Extension and South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks welcome Cheyenne Parke as the new SDSU Extension 4-H Outdoor Education Program Manager for the Outdoor Campus – West in Rapid City.