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Stupendous Soils
In this Grow Getters lesson, you will answer the questions: “What is soil?” and “How can you make garden soil?”

The Costs of Erosion: Topsoil’s Role in Food Security
The thin layer of topsoil covering our earth sustains almost all of the life we know. Learn some answers to common questions about protecting it from erosion.

What You Need To Know To Enroll in Health Insurance Through the Marketplace
The Health Insurance Marketplace allows consumers to complete a streamlined application to determine qualification for coverage under different health care plans. Learn some tips for getting started during the open enrollment period of November 1 through January 15.

Winter Garden Education Opportunities To Cultivate Your Curiosity
Anxious to get your garden off to a good start this spring? Explore some resources and learning opportunities to grow your gardening knowledge this winter!

SDSU Extension, Southeast Research Farm to host organic field day
July 26, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm invite anyone interested in growing organic vegetables and field crops to an educational, hands-on field day.

Interpreting Research Results: The Simple Way
Although research results and statistical terminology can seem overwhelming, understanding the basic concepts can be valuable for decision making. When making management decisions, don’t hesitate to ask for research results and statistics to back up marketing claims.

Compensation for Family Members Returning to the Farm
Compensating for management and labor is one of the questions that must be answered when bringing a family member into the family operation.

Impacts in Horticulture and Food Systems
SDSU Extension helps South Dakotans learn how to plan, plant and maintain gardens and is available to help answer insect, disease and gardening questions.

Producing Organic Cabbage and Sweet Corn with Cover Crop Integration and Reduced Tillage: Updates from the SDSU Southeast Research Farm
Research on clover cover crops grown in combination with four tillage and weed suppression methods was conducted at the SDSU Southeast Farm. Vegetable crops trialed included sweet corn and three varieties of cabbage.

South Dakota State University’s Southeast Research Farm to Host Annual Field Day July 12
July 07, 2022
The South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm will host its annual field day on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CDT.