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Sep      Oct 14 - 31

South Dakota Crunch Off

The South Dakota Crunch Off is an annual statewide celebration of local foods and farm-to-school efforts.

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SDSU Extension hosts 6th annual Specialty Crop Field Day

August 31, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension welcomes vegetable, flower and fruit farmers to the sixth annual Specialty Crop Field Day in Brookings.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Apr 06

Garden Hour

SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Feb 02

Garden Hour

SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Nov 24

Garden Hour

SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Oct 06

Garden Hour

SDSU Extension's Garden Hour will return as a limited series during the fall and winter months, occurring every other month.

A group of raised ground beds with crops growing in them at McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.

Garden Hour

Make the most of your garden and landscaping with weekly insights and ideas from our team of experts.

a wilted pepper plant in a garden plot.

Handling Herbicide Injury in Specialty Crops

Learn how to handle specialty crops that have inadvertently been affected by herbicides.

Young tomato plants surrounded by organic mulch in a no-till garden.

Microbial Water Testing for South Dakota Producers

Microbial water testing is important for produce growers to know the quality of their water to help ensure the safety of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs they produce.

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Growing Connections: An Organizational Map of the South Dakota Local Food System

Behind every farmer’s market, community supported agriculture share, or local food event is a network of advocates, educators, and organizations that make it all possible. The South Dakota Local Food System map illustrates the organizations that strengthen local food through a variety of roles and functions.