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Eat What You Grow
Youth will learn the different parts of plants that we eat, and how to use drying and freezing techniques to preserve foods for later use.
South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Volunteers during the 2022 State Fair
October 19, 2022
South Dakota 4-H inducted nine individuals into to the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the 2022 South Dakota State Fair in Huron, South Dakota.
SDSU Extension to Host Swine Day Event
October 24, 2022
SDSU Extension will host a Swine Day event to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility. The event will be held at McCrory Gardens on Tuesday, Nov. 1, starting at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
Why Do Young People Leave Our Rural Communities?
It’s no secret that young people are leaving our rural communities in South Dakota. If you read the newspapers or watch the news on television, you also know this isn’t a challenge that only South Dakota communities are facing; it is happening across the nation.
Thankfulness: Creating a Culture of Gratitude
Why should we create a culture of gratitude? Research shows that feeling appreciated creates more-productive environments at work, as well as healthier, more long-lasting relationships. Learn some expert tips for getting started this holiday season!
Sell the Feeder Calf, or Create a Yearling?
Fall brings many weaning and selling time decisions for cattle operations. Learn some expert tips for evaluating your current situation and making informed management decisions given the price of calves, feed, and the futures market.
Two Master Lamb Producers Recognized at 2022 South Dakota Sheep Growers Association Conference
October 28, 2022
The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized sheep producers from Alexandria, South Dakota, and Wessington Springs, South Dakota, during this year’s South Dakota Sheep Growers Annual Convention.
Opportunities and Considerations when Grazing Cover Crops
During this episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Robin Salverson, caught up with Dan Forgey with Cronin Farms near Gettysburg, SD.
Secure Your Farm or Ranch’s Future with SDSU Extension’s Sustaining the Legacy Conferences
November 10, 2022
South Dakota State University Extension can answer your questions about planning for the future of your farm or ranch during the Sustaining the Legacy conferences that start in December and run through April.
Energize!
The Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference is designed to empower South Dakota’s rural communities by inviting them to network with community leaders from across the state to share success stories, get new ideas and take action to improve their own communities.