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Caregiver assisting an older adult woman through a memory exercise.

What is a Care Conversation?

Care conversations are a one-hour, no-cost conversation to discuss elder care or planning questions that you may have.

A young woman in workout clothes stretching on a pink yoga mat.

There are so many opportunities to squeeze in activity during the day. The current Physical Activity Guidelines say that any activity counts towards meeting the recommended 150 minutes of activity each week. So, get creative, find what you enjoy and keep your body moving as much as possible every day.

A John Deere Max Emerge XP corn planter behind a Case IH Magnum 335 with AFS precision farming system.

Why Precision Agriculture?

When precision agriculture comes into a conversation a few questions arise. Three of those questions might be: What is precision agriculture? How does precision agriculture make our farm more profitable? What do I do with all this data?

A group of Custer County Master Gardener volunteers gathered for a group photo.

Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer

If you enjoy gardening, volunteering, and helping your community, the Master Gardener program may be for you!

Black angus cattle eating from a feed bunk.

Feeding Hybrid Rye Grain to Cattle

Feedlot researchers at SDSU were approached to evaluate the potential for hybrid rye to be used in cattle finishing diets. See what they found in terms of cattle performance and feed efficiency.

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4-H Workforce Preparation (Career Exploration) Project

Let’s go to work! Explore careers and connect with business leaders in your community through Workforce Preparation. Build valuable skills, such as resume writing, that will assist you in obtaining a job.

A shlterbelt near a grassland with several volunteer trees growing in it.

Removing Mature Shelterbelts From Grasslands

Under what circumstances would removal of mature shelterbelts be warranted? This is a common question often asked in wildlife and conservation circles.

Woman standing up during a meeting in a local business.

Stepping Up: Becoming a Better Board Member

Boards are a group of elected or appointed individuals who collectively govern, oversee, and set the strategic direction for an organization. Great board members have a passion for the cause, eagerness to participate, and a desire for service.

Tulips blooming near the entrance to McCrory Gardens.

McCrory Gardens Trial Report

Learn about annual and perennial flowers that are well-suited for South Dakota gardens based on eastern South Dakota research trials.

A small business owner giving a demonstration.

Credibility: The Foundation of Leadership

Research has shown that credibility is the foundation of leadership.