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Why Do Young People Leave Our Rural Communities?

It’s no secret that young people are leaving our rural communities in South Dakota. If you read the newspapers or watch the news on television, you also know this isn’t a challenge that only South Dakota communities are facing; it is happening across the nation.

SDSU Extension publishes study on ag cooperative impact in SD, ND and MN

March 18, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension has published a study on the economic impact of agricultural cooperatives in the Upper Midwest.

SDSU Extension Professionals Honored for Accomplishments

November 10, 2020

SDSU Extension professionals were recognized for a variety of achievements at the annual Fall Conference held virtually October 28-29.

Second SDSU Extension Annie’s Project group starts March 21 in Brookings

March 21, 2023

Women in agriculture have another chance to take part in Annie’s Project this year, starting March 21 in Brookings, South Dakota.

Drafting Farmers Market Documents: Market Rules

It is strongly recommended that new and existing farmers markets draft rules to govern the daily operation of the market.

Container Gardens and CSAs

Just about all of us have room to grow a few vegetables, as long as you have some space where they can get good sun exposure for at least six hours a day. You don’t even have to have a garden!

SDSU Extension Provides Drought Management Resources

June 08, 2022

The U.S. Drought Monitor continues to classify parts of South Dakota in some level of drought. SDSU Extension has a variety of tools and resources to assist producers with drought decision making.

SDSU Extension seeking applicants to host Annie’s Project

July 10, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is seeking applications from individuals or organizations that would like to host an Annie’s Project in their community.

AgritourismSD announces Class 2 participants

April 24, 2023

SDSU Extension is pleased to announce the participants in the 2023-2024 AgritourismSD class.