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Other Crops

South Dakota’s fertile landscape is home to a variety of crops.

Green plant with wide, oval leaves. Pink florets are arranged in a circle at the top of the stem. An orange Monarch butterfly feeds on nectar from one of the florets.

Investigate Pollinators

Lesson about the importance of pollinators and the plants they interact with.

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Chicks in the Classroom

Materials for teaching chicken embryology to Kindergarten – 4th grade.

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Fruit Variety Recommendations for South Dakota

Fruit variety recommendations for home fruit growers in South Dakota

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Marketing Mindset Change

Marketing for profit may not seem new to producers, but the way they look at their marketing plans should be.

Family reviewing budget materials at a kitchen table.

Financial Planning Tools

A high level of financial literacy, the ability to make sound financial decisions based on your knowledge, will improve your financial well-being.

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Facilities

It’s always nice to learn what others have done before investing in new facilities or updating existing facilities for your farm or ranch.

grapes growing on a vine in a vineyard

Grape Varieties for South Dakota

Updated list of grape varieties recommended for South Dakota.

4-H youth exhibiting a cat to two judges.

4-H Volunteer Application

New volunteers interested in being a club leader, cloverbud leader, project leader, committee member or other local and state roles should complete this application.

Black and red feedlot cattle eat corn silage from a feed bunk in South Dakota.

Frequently Asked Questions - Forage Nitrate Toxicity in Ruminant Livestock

A fact sheet to address frequently asked questions about forage nitrate toxicity in ruminant livestock.