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Master Food Preserver Volunteer Program

If you enjoy preserving food, volunteering and helping your community, SDSU Extension's Master Food Preserver volunteer program may be for you!

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Oct 07

Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop

SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program at the Davison County Fairgrounds.

A group of Custer County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for a group photo.

Master Gardener Gold Star Award

Master Gardener Gold Star Award evaluation criteria and nomination form.

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4-H Volunteers

Volunteers work with 4-H professionals across the state on projects, programs, clubs, judging and leadership opportunities for young people.

Staff of the Horse Power organization helping a young male aboard a horse for a therapeutic ride.

Strategic Planning Focused on Your Organization’s Strengths

Is your organization in need of a clear direction? SDSU Extension Community Vitality offers strategic planning to groups by starting with your strengths and building on them.

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Creating the Pathways for Young People to Return Home

Is your community ready to direct the investments in your youth to help them discover the career paths that lead home? Our young people are the future business owners and civic leaders of our rural communities. We need them.

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Native American Gardens

Learn more about Native American community garden projects throughout South Dakota and access helpful resources with information on starting up Native American community garden projects.

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Volunteer Policies & Forms

These policies and forms provide useful information for volunteers.

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Jul 29

South Dakota Art Museum Focus Group

The South Dakota Art Museum with the help of SDSU Extension Community Vitality, is hosting a series of focus groups across the state to gather input on topics related to the museum.

A group of Custer County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for a group photo.
Oct 02

Master Gardener Conference

The 2026 Master Gardener Conference will be held October 2-3. This event is an opportunity to obtain timely, research-based gardening information. Enjoy a unique venue, speakers and socialize with Master Gardener colleagues from across the state!