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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 Encourages South Dakotans to Participate in Annual Crunch Off
September 30, 2022
The South Dakota Crunch off is a statewide event anytime between September 26 and October 7, 2022 to celebrate local produce and Farm to School by crunching into any South Dakota grown “crunchy” fruit or vegetable.
SDSU Extension Welcomes New Nutrition Field Specialist
September 15, 2022
After completion of her graduate degree from South Dakota State University in May 2022, Claudia Botzet has accepted a position with SDSU Extension as a Nutrition Field Specialist.
SDSU Extension Welcomes New Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator
June 08, 2022
SDSU Extension has expanded its Better Choices, Better Health SD team with the latest addition of Marcy Harder as an SDSU Extension Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator to the Aberdeen Regional Extension Center.
SDSU Extension Seeks Participants for Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Focus Groups
January 28, 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 Honors Staff, Team Members for Excellence in Service
November 10, 2021
Several South Dakota State University Extension professionals were recently recognized for their service, leadership and diversity in educational programming at the annual Fall Conference held Oct. 26-28 at the Swiftel Center in Brookings.
South Dakota Joins 2021 Mountain Plains Crunch Off
September 08, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension and the South Dakota Department of Education’s Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services are partnering to bring this event to the state Oct. 4-8.
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 Welcomes Anna Barr as Farm to School Specialist
July 12, 2021
A native of Newton, Iowa, Anna Barr brings broad expertise to the position as Extension’s first Farm to School Nutrition Field Specialist.
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.
Tjeerdsma to Lead SDSU Extension Food and Families Program
February 26, 2021
The educational outreach arm of South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension, welcomes Michelle Tjeerdsma as the new Food and Families Program Director.
SDSU Extension Partners with Grocers for Double Up Dakota Bucks
February 22, 2021
Some South Dakota grocery stores are now offering participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) a chance to double up on fresh fruits and vegetables.
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.
SDSU Extension to Offer Financial Management Education Opportunities
May 19, 2020
Due to recent events, it may be difficult to know where to find the most reliable financial information and advice.