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SDSU Extension collecting custom farming rates through new survey
March 16, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is collecting data on the state’s custom farming rates and inviting producers to participate.
Managing Farm Stress During Harvest Season
With unpredictable weather and market prices, harvest season can feel like a whirlwind with incredible pressure. Learn some expert tips for recognizing and managing stress during this critical time of the year for farm families.
SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School
August 26, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will teach the skill of sheep shearing to current and prospective producers this fall.
Pick it, Try it, Like it for Schools and Adults
Use these Pick it, Try it, Like it lesson plans to engage elementary youth and adults in educational programs.
SDSU Extension to Host Summer Farm Stress Series
May 24, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension is launching additional virtual farm stress workshops to promote mental health awareness from May throughout the summer.
Southeast Research Farm Fall Field Day
SDSU Extension, the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at SDSU and the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation will host the Southeast Research Farm fall field day on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CDT.
West River Research Farm Field Day
Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785).
SDSU Pork Cares Farm Impact Report 2022
SDSU's Pork Cares Farm Impact Report details the efforts and practices employed by pork producers to promote sustainable agriculture, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic viability.
A Five-Step Approach to Alleviating Farm Stress
Farm stressors can come from many directions including the agricultural system, farm and family finances, mental and physical health challenges, and relationship difficulties. A healthy response to these challenges involves paying attention to the stressors within all of these areas and determining coping strategies that are useful in each area.
SDSU Extension to host Sheep Shearing School
September 03, 2024
Professional sheep shearers will provide hands-on training in safe animal handling, maintenance equipment and repair, wool quality and how to manage a sheep shearing business.