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Nov 20

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - November

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Mental Health First Aid training course on November 20-21, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST each day.

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As the outreach arm of our state’s land grant, South Dakota State University, SDSU Extension is able to provide farmers, ranchers, agri-business people, communities, families and youth with the research-based information they need to succeed. SDSU Extension meets the changing needs of South Dakotans with progressive outreach services.

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Why Cropland Grazing Now?

The evidence is consistent: cropland grazing delivers measurable economic returns, proven soil health benefits, and growing adoption in South Dakota.

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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

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Mental Health

SDSU Extension experts work collaboratively with SDSU faculty and experts from across the region, to implement mental health programming to support agricultural producers as well as other rural South Dakotans.

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Dec 03

Environmental Training for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

SDSU Extension will host an environmental training session for operators of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) on December 3, 2025 at the Crossroads Convention Center (100 Fourth St. S.W., Huron, SD, 57350).

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Dec 04

International Farm Transition Network - New Tools for the Farm Transition Planning Professional

SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will hold an online training session on December 4 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

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Ag Business

Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.

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Dec 11

Northern Plains Forage Association Annual Meeting

The Northern Plains Forage Association will host its annual meeting and educational seminars on December 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Brandon Holiday Inn Express (1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005).