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Finding the Motivation to Exercise
Whether you are trying to become more active, reach new goals, or need tips to get moving on difficult days, learn some simple strategies to boost your motivation to stay active.
Dakota Food Rx
Produce prescription programs have been implemented all over the country to help increase people’s access to fruits and vegetables so they can manage their chronic conditions.
Pick it, Try it, Like it for Preschool
Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it! lesson plans to make nutritious eating fun and engaging for preschoolers.
SDSU Extension, SD Humanities Scholar to host obituary writing workshop
June 25, 2024
The next obituary writing workshop is on April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT/ noon to 2 p.m. CDT online via Zoom. It is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “heirlooms”.
SDSU Extension partners with SD DOH for physical activity challenge
April 08, 2024
The Move Your Way spring physical activity challenge runs from April 15 to May 15, 2024. Everyone age 18 or older can participate in this virtual event.
Rev It Up! curriculum
A nutrition and physical activity curriculum for high schoolers.
SDSU Extension program hosting diabetes self-management workshop in Mitchell
April 11, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension will host a series of Better Choices, Better Health-South Dakota workshops on diabetes management in Mitchell. The workshops are from 9:30 a.m. to noon CDT every Thursday from May 2 to June 6, 2024, at the Mitchell Recreation Center. They are free to attend and registration is required.
SDSU Extension launches produce prescription program Dakota Food Rx
June 25, 2024
Dakota Food Rx, supported by the South Dakota Community Foundation, allows qualifying patients to receive “prescriptions” from participating health care providers. Not technical prescriptions, they can be redeemed for boxes of fresh, locally grown produce from farms participating in community-supported agriculture shares.
Move More, Sit Less: Simple techniques to combat the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle
As the world continues to evolve from physically demanding occupations to more seated work environments, there are many dangers associated with an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
SDSU Extension Wisdom Writing workshops promote positive aging
May 24, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota Humanities Scholar Molly Barari will host a series of wisdom writing workshops across the state to promote a positive attitude toward aging.