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Native Plants for Bird Habitat in South Dakota

South Dakota has a range of habitats that support many bird species, and native plants play an important role in all those habitats.

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Three Parts to a Farm Plan: And you need all three

Farmers and ranchers need to create three plans to efficiently transfer the management and ownership of their operations to the next generation. These include: an estate plan, a transition plan, and a retirement plan.

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Finding Technical and Financial Assistance for Fish Barrier Removal and Mitigation

Manmade barriers can limit the movement of many aquatic species and prevent them from gaining access to critical habitats. For public entities and private individuals interested in the removal or mitigation of those barriers, both technical and financial assistance is available.

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Jan 14

Community Conversation: Public Service Leadership Voices

SDSU Extension and the SDSU Ness School of Management & Economics will host Public Service Leadership Voices a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate, on January 14 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the Arc of Dreams Conference Room (100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).

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Jan 08

Community Conversation: High School Counselors & DECA Leader Voices

SDSU Extension and the SDSU Ness School of Management & Economics will host High School Counselors & DECA Leader Voices, a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate, on January 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the Arc of Dreams Conference Room (100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).

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Climate and Weather

View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.

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Pasture

Pastures and rangelands are a valuable resource for owners of equine and livestock.

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Jan 22

Winter Water Systems Cattle HQ Live

Join SDSU Extension's beef team to gain valuable insights to improve the health, productivity and profitability of your herd. This month, we will highlight options for delivering water in a cost-effective manner for both grazed and confined cattle.

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Jan 06

Community Conversation: Non-Profit Voices

SDSU Extension and the SDSU Ness School of Management & Economics will host Non-Profit Voices, a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate, on January 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Startup Sioux Falls in the Arc of Dreams Conference Room (100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104).

Ranchers reviewing farmland maps with a consultant.
Jan 15

International Farm Transition Network - Generational Renewal in Irish Agriculture: Barriers, Opportunities and Policy

SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will hold an online training session on January 15 at 10:00 a.m. CST.