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4-H Conservation & Stewardship Project

What will your legacy be? Through learning about conservation and stewardship, you will learn how your actions directly impact the future of our planet.

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Master Gardener Volunteer Program

SDSU Extension’s Master Gardener program develops gardening enthusiasts into expert volunteers who share their research-based knowledge with community members across the state.

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North Central Ag and Climate Conference brings together best regional research and outreach

June 05, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension invites agriculture and climate professionals to attend the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference.

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Biological Agronomy

Biological agronomy is an adaptive soil management system used to build soil microbiology through intensive regenerative practices that increase carbon and nutrient availability for profitable crop production.

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Does Kernel Processing Silage Pay for Growing and Finishing Beef Cattle?

Kernel processing involves passing harvested silage through a set of rollers mounted on the chopper. But does this extra step result in improved efficiency and reduced costs of gain?

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Keep Moving Indoors

There are so many opportunities to squeeze in activity during the day. The current Physical Activity Guidelines say that any activity counts towards meeting the recommended 150 minutes of activity each week. So, get creative, find what you enjoy and keep your body moving as much as possible every day. 

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Grape Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for grape jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

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Canned Applesauce

Try this research-tested recipe for canned applesauce courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

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What is a Care Conversation?

Care conversations are a one-hour, no-cost conversation to discuss elder care or planning questions that you may have.

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Blackberry Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for blackberry jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.