South Dakota 4-H Hosts Inaugural Capitol Day Event
April 03, 2020
More than 160 4-H members and supporters from across South Dakota joined together for the inaugural South Dakota 4-H Capitol Day in Pierre on January 15.
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SDSU Extension Continues Outreach Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 03, 2020
While offices throughout the state are closed, SDSU Extension experts remain available remotely and encourage the public to reach out to them via email or by phone.
Energize! Conference Rescheduled to October 7-8, 2020 in Milbank, SD
April 20, 2020
SDSU Extension is rescheduling the third annual Energize Conference to October 7-8, 2020 in order to comply with CDC guidelines and to protect the population from COVID-19.
Agritourism Workshop helps South Dakota producers identify opportunities
March 27, 2020
Opportunities in agritourism for South Dakota farmers and ranchers were shared at the Agritourism Workshop held Feb. 20-21 in Pierre.
South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living and 4-H Healthy Habits Conference
March 23, 2020
Three South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors joined other teen leaders from across the country at the 4-H Healthy Habits Conference and National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living to learn how to be advocates for promoting healthy lifestyle choices in their communities.
I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course to be Held Online March 24 Due to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
The I-29 Moo University Collaboration will host the annual Dairy Beef Short Course online on March 24.
SDSU Extension to Address Economic and Marketing Issues in Crop and Livestock Production During Ag Economic Dialogue Series
March 16, 2020
SDSU Extension will host monthly Ag Economic Dialogues throughout 2020 to assist farmers and ranchers in making the best and most profitable decisions for their operations.
SDSU Extension Promotes Making Informed Food Choices for National Nutrition Month® 2020
March 13, 2020
As part of National Nutrition Month® 2020 in March, the SDSU Extension Food and Families Team encourages people to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits.
Is Your Home Aging-In-Place Ready?
February 27, 2020
SDSU Extension and NDSU Extension will be hosting a free webinar entitled “How to stay in your home longer.”
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Training to be Held March 4
February 27, 2020
An environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), is set for March 4 in Huron at the Crossroads Convention Center (100 Fourth St. S.W.).
Energize! Conference: Save the Date! May 5-6, 2020
February 21, 2020
The SDSU Extension Community Vitality Team and the Community of Milbank are teaming up to host the Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference May 5-6, 2020 in Milbank, South Dakota.
South Dakota Declares February 21 Soil Health Awareness Day
February 20, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has declared February 21, 2020 Soil Health Awareness Day. Agriculture contributes over 132,000 jobs and 32.5 billion dollars in total output to South Dakota’s economy.
Group Seeks to Stop Falls Among Older Adults in South Dakota
February 11, 2020
Between 2007 and 2016, South Dakota was ranked fifth in the nation for death from falls among adults ages 65 and older. Beyond the risk of death, a fall can have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities.
South Dakota 4-H Members Participate in Western National Roundup
February 07, 2020
Members of South Dakota 4-H attended the Western National Roundup January 8-12, 2020, in Denver, Colorado.
South Dakota Delegate, Matea Gordon, to Present at the Society for Range Management Annual Conference in Denver
February 07, 2020
Matea Gordon, sophomore at Sturgis Brown High School, has been selected by the South Dakota section of the Society for Range Management (SRM) to participate in the High School Youth Forum (HSYF).