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Sunny sky over pasture at the Cottonwood Mesonet station.

Considerations for Pasture and Herd Health in a Mixed-Precipitation Year

Planning for drought can quickly be replaced with a false sense of security when precipitation does arrive in the middle of the growing and grazing seasons, but the long-term sustainability of your pastures and herd depends on timely, flexible management.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Aug 11

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

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Native American Gardens

Learn more about Native American community garden projects throughout South Dakota and access helpful resources with information on starting up Native American community garden projects.

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Livestock Water Testing

SDSU Extension offers on-site livestock water testing services at various locations across the state. 

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Jul 16

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2026.

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Volunteer Policies & Forms

These policies and forms provide useful information for volunteers.

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4HOnline & FairEntry

Instructions for using 4HOnline and FairEntry.

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Jul 29

South Dakota Art Museum Focus Group

The South Dakota Art Museum with the help of SDSU Extension Community Vitality, is hosting a series of focus groups across the state to gather input on topics related to the museum.

A group of Custer County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for a group photo.
Oct 02

Master Gardener Conference

The 2026 Master Gardener Conference will be held October 2-3. This event is an opportunity to obtain timely, research-based gardening information. Enjoy a unique venue, speakers and socialize with Master Gardener colleagues from across the state!