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If You Build It, They Will Come: Building a Local Tourism Event

Whether realizing it or not, entities across South Dakota have overcome many hurdles to launch entrepreneurial tourism-focused ventures. For the rest of us, let’s take a moment to consider core steps in building your next big idea.

A small town main street.

Seventeen South Dakotans Selected to Participate in State Change Network

May 28, 2021

A group of 17 South Dakotans has been selected to participate in the 2020-2021 cohort of South Dakota Change Network.

Book Cover: The Growing Season by Sarah Frey

SDSU Extension to Host Third Community-Focused Book Read

November 01, 2021

“The Growing Season: How I Built a New Life—and Saved an American Farm,” by Sarah Frey, will be the focus of the November/December book read.

Mother with two young children shopping at a holiday craft fair.

Your Town Matters! Shop Where Everybody Knows Your Name.

Shopping local allows you to make a difference in your hometown. Locally owned businesses reinvest a large share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching the whole community.

The 2021 Crop Hour team receiving the award for Excellence in Programming and Outreach at the annual SDSU Extension Fall Conference.

SDSU Extension Honors Staff, Team Members for Excellence in Service

November 10, 2021

Several South Dakota State University Extension professionals were recently recognized for their service, leadership and diversity in educational programming at the annual Fall Conference held Oct. 26-28 at the Swiftel Center in Brookings.

Two woman reviewing a building plan in a community workshop.

Truly Authentic People Build Community

Authentic people build successful communities. If community leaders practice and share the habits that foster authenticity, positive change can and will happen.

Small group of young professionals gathered around a meeting table.

Building Highly Effective Boards

Whether you are starting a new board or solidifying the roles and workings of an existing board, this program is a great way to get all members on the same page.

Diverse team of young professionals putting their hands together at a meeting.

Bridging Division: The American Exchange Project

SDSU Extension staff recently had the opportunity to attend a presentation by the American Exchange Project. This project allows students to meet with travel groups online and venture out to an American community different from the one in which they grew up to meet locals, participate in a town event and complete a project with their travel buddies.