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Communities Matter!

Vibrant communities enable greater resident well-being. But what does a vibrant community look like, and how do we create that environment?

Marcy Harder

SDSU Extension Welcomes New Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator

June 08, 2022

SDSU Extension has expanded its Better Choices, Better Health SD team with the latest addition of Marcy Harder as an SDSU Extension Community Services and Volunteer Coordinator to the Aberdeen Regional Extension Center.

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Marketing Your Hometown

Is your small town ready to grow? Learn how Marketing Hometown America, an Extension-based program, can help your community develop a plan to attract new residents!

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SDSU Extension Releases Workforce Development Resources

October 24, 2022

SDSU Extension, in collaboration with Innovate SoDak and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation, has developed a workforce development course.

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Write Your Own Small-Town Success Story

Big things can happen in small towns, and many rural success stories have taken place right here in South Dakota. Learn some tips to start writing your own small-town success story today!

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SDSU Extension to Host Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference May 11-12 in Fort Pierre

July 06, 2022

The conference is designed to energize South Dakota’s rural communities by inviting them to network with community leaders, share success stories, get ideas and take action to improve their communities.

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The Importance of Dialogue for Racial Justice and Equity in South Dakota

Recent census data showed that the state of South Dakota is rapidly becoming more diverse. What does this mean and how does it impact our communities?

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Product Donations for Food Manufacturers

Interested in donating some of your slightly flawed food products to a food drive? View some food safety tips and donation considerations for food manufacturers in South Dakota.

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Farm to (More Than) School

Opportunities for local food procurement go beyond just school lunch! Learn about several child nutrition programs and settings that may accept local foods.