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Preparing to Host a Farm Tour
Taking the time to prepare for a farm tour will result in a positive experience for those attending your farm but will also help build relationships with consumers of our products.
South Dakota State University’s Southeast Research Farm to Host Annual Field Day July 12
July 07, 2022
The South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm will host its annual field day on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
13 participate in first SDSU Extension Precision Livestock Field School
November 01, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension hosted its first Precision Livestock Field School from July 31 to Aug. 2, 2023, at the Cottonwood Field Station near Philip, South Dakota.
Change in South Dakota Agricultural Land, Tenure of Farm Operation, and Producer Characteristics 2012-2022
Report using the newly released data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture to provide an update on land in farms, the number of farms, tenure of farm operations, and producers’ characteristics in South Dakota for the last ten years, from 2012 to 2022.
A Healthy Farm Needs a Healthy Farmer
Farm safety encompasses the health and safety of farmers, farm workers, and their families, and it is very important to farmers and ranchers across our state.
Why Add an Agritourism Enterprise to Your Farm or Ranch?
Agritourism is the practice of touring agricultural areas to see farms and often to participate in farm activities.
Sustainable Agriculture Curriculum Now Available for Middle School Educators
July 21, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension has launched a new educational program for middle school science teachers, homeschoolers and 4-H youth program advisors looking to add a sustainable agriculture curriculum to their lesson plans.
Preparing for FARM Animal Care Evaluations
The FARM Animal Care Version 4.0 rolled out January 2020. This article is a condensed tool to aid you in preparing for your next evaluation.
Aquatic Invasive Species Middle School Curriculum and Activity Guide
This middle school curriculum is collaboratively authored by SDSU Extension and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Farming Practice Comparisons in South Dakota: A case study across the fence and implications for the future
This extension study intends to provide some new insights on the financial and carbon storage comparisons between neighboring farms using conventional farming versus conservation practices (mainly no-till and cover crops).