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SDSU Extension welcomes new Community Vitality Field Specialist

November 24, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Dacia Hilkemeier as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.

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May 06

Energize Conference

SDSU Extension will host the next annual Energize conference on May 6–7, 2026, in Wall, South Dakota.

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Building and Retaining a Skilled Agricultural Workforce: Challenges and Strategies

Building a strong, motivated workforce is essential to the future of agriculture. A team from SDSU Extension is exploring the challenges and opportunities facing our agricultural community.

Aerial view of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Dec 18

Community Conversation: Startup Voices

SDSU Extension and the SDSU Ness School of Management & Economics will host Startup Voices, a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate, on December 18 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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Energize!

The Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference is designed to empower South Dakota’s rural communities by inviting them to network with community leaders from across the state to share success stories, get new ideas and take action to improve their own communities.

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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 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).

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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).