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SDSU Extension offering writing workshop in Spearfish
July 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is proud to announce it is partnering with Spearfish Senior Center to present the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop, a dynamic event that encourages older people to explore the wisdom they have gained.
Sweetgrass and White Sagebrush: Native Plants with Medicinal Uses
Many native prairie plants have been used medicinally for generations by the Indigenous peoples of the Northern Great Plains. Sweetgrass and white sagebrush are hardy perennials that have a variety of uses and deep historical significance.
SDSU Extension Heirlooms Wisdom Writing workshop available online for first time
July 24, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop is now available through a virtual platform for the first time.
Microbial Water Testing for South Dakota Producers
Microbial water testing is important for produce growers to know the quality of their water to help ensure the safety of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs they produce.
Licensed Kitchen – Food Service Code Construction and Design Guidance
Fact sheet to help the processor understand the South Dakota food service code so they can determine if it’s feasible to build their own licensed kitchen at their home residence.
SDSU Extension experts to attend 2025 Dakotafest
August 06, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension experts will attend the 2025 Dakotafest trade show in Mitchell, providing educational resources and hands-on activities for a variety of topics.
Dakota Food Rx and high tunnel research support local producers
September 25, 2024
SDSU Extension has supported the growing local foods movement for more than 20 years. This year, those efforts have included a pilot produce prescription program and expanded high tunnel research.
SDSU Extension Farm to School supports 'feeding kids great food’
September 05, 2024
In 2024, 69 schools in South Dakota reported serving local beef in school meals in what’s commonly called Beef to School, a component of the Farm to School program supported by SDSU Extension.
SDSU Extension hosts free life story writing workshops via Zoom
September 06, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a creative life story writing workshop for genealogy lovers.
SDSU Extension encouraging physical activity with virtual Walktober event
September 16, 2024
Participants will track their minutes of activity daily from Oct. 1 to 31 and submit their totals after the event ends. Prizes will be awarded to those who log the most. Registration is required to be eligible for prizes.