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SDSU Extension hosts Sustaining the Legacy Conferences

November 03, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue to assist farmers and ranchers with long-term planning through its Sustaining the Legacy conferences across South Dakota this winter.

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Women in Agriculture

SDSU Extension's women in agriculture programs are open to all. These programs are designed to provide practical education and a strong support network to benefit farmers, ranchers, business professionals and those who support the agricultural industry.


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Resources for Consumers Whose Income is Interrupted

An interruption in income can make a well-planned spending plan a useless financial tool. If you do not have a savings buffer to get you through an income interruption, there are resources available to get your spending plan back on track.

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SDSU Extension to offer virtual legal and financial education

October 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is working with Nebraska Extension and North Dakota State University Extension to offer a program to prepare you to ask another person to serve as your fiduciary for legal and financial matters.

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SDSU Extension offers farm planning programs in Winner

October 15, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will offer additional Whole Farm Planning workshops on Nov. 12 and 19, 2025, in Winner.

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Financial Tips for College Students

College is both an exciting and challenging chapter of life—especially when it comes to finances. Learn some expert tips for setting yourself up for financial success throughout college and beyond!

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Organize This! Legal and Financial Must-Haves Resources

View the documents and forms for the Organize This! Financial, Health, and Legal Must-Haves program.

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SDSU Extension offers new holistic farm planning program

June 17, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce a new farm planning program designed to provide a more complete look at what farm and ranch families need.

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52 Ways to Climate-Proof Your Finances

Fact sheet that offers 52 financial management strategies to implement or habits to develop that individuals and families can take to increase financial resilience and reduce potential financial burdens caused by climate change and extreme weather events.

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SDSU Extension to host Money Talk for Women

December 02, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host a virtual educational series to help women become more financially empowered.