Originally written by Paul Thares, former SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist.
Board members know the important, but often unrecognized role the board plays. In addition to taking responsibility for the organizations legal and ethical obligations to donors, clients and the government boards shoulder the responsibility of providing guidance to the organization by managing the organization and leading others with their hands, minds and spirits. (Masaoka, 1999)
SDSU Extension is seeking applications for a host community for the eighth annual Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference.
Critical thinking is one of the most valuable skills you can have. It helps you pause, reflect, ask the right questions, and make choices you can stand behind.
March 18, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension has published a study on the economic impact of agricultural cooperatives in the Upper Midwest.