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Helpful Food & Shopping Tips During Unexpected Events

When faced with unexpected events, such as a health crisis or natural disaster, planning meals and grocery shopping often comes to mind along with questions: What should I plan to make? What groceries do I need?

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Power Outages and Your Cold Foods

South Dakota is no stranger to power outages and power surges from weather events. Learn some key actions to take before, during and after power outages to keep your cold foods safe.

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Keeping Your Financial Records Secure

When a family emergency or disaster occurs, having quick access to important financial documents is essential.

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Protecting Yourself From Frauds and Scams

Tactics used by scammers have shifted drastically in recent years, with online scams rising 87% since 2015. Learn how to ecognize and protect yourself from some of the most-common scams in South Dakota.

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Keep Your Financial Information Safe After a Disaster

Financial security after a disaster starts with preparation and vigilance. By safeguarding cash and critical documents, building trusted networks, and staying informed through official alerts, you can reduce stress and maintain control during uncertain times.

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Organize this! Facilitator Training and Certification

Organize this! facilitators guide participants through the program while creating a supportive and educational environment. Training ensures that facilitators have the knowledge needed to facilitate the program.

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SDSU Extension directory of local foods resources helps grow connections across state

June 29, 2026

To continue growing connections across the state, South Dakota State University Extension has compiled and released a directory of organizations supporting South Dakota’s local food network.

Flowers & Ornamental Grasses

Everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of flowers and ornamental plants with some simple recommendations.

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Alfalfa Should Be Scouted for Presence of the Palestriped Flea Beetle

Palestriped flea beetles have recently been observed in alfalfa fields in South Dakota. Large populations of palestriped flea beetles can cause rapid defoliation and stunt seedling alfalfa.

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Bean Leaf Beetles, a Vector of Bean Pod Mottle Virus, May Be Active in Soybean

Although we are predicting low overwintering survival of bean leaf beetles this year in South Dakota, scouting for this pest should still be conducted, as every year we still observe populations in soybean.