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Worksite Wellbeing Coaching
SDSU Extension offers wellness programs to help employers create supportive policies, enabling employees to manage stress, maintain good health, and stay focused and motivated.
SDSU Extension launches ‘605 Igniting Change’ health campaign
June 05, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is launching “605 Igniting Change,” a statewide campaign in recognition of Chronic Disease Day on July 10, 2026, and South Dakota’s proclamation of July as Chronic Disease Awareness Month.
Healthy Families & Communities
Healthy Families & Communities focuses on improving health outcomes in rural and tribal communities by promoting healthier nutrition and physical activity behaviors, while also increasing access to nutritious foods and opportunities for physical activity.
Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases and their consequences can often be prevented or managed effectively through medical management, behavioral change efforts, and sustained patient support.
South Dakota Active Transportation Network
The purpose of the South Dakota Active Transportation Network is to bring together and equip partners statewide to address barriers to safe, active transportation.
SDSU Extension to host Strong Minds, Strong Farms webinar series
February 10, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of free health and wellness webinars for anyone involved in agriculture.
SDSU Extension to host Food is Medicine webinar
December 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a Food is Medicine webinar on Jan. 22, 2026.
SDSU Extension offers virtual suicide prevention training for farm families
November 05, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training for farm families called Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR).
Mental health care vouchers available for ag families through SDSU Extension
October 30, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals.
SDSU Extension encourages eating locally produced food with 2025 Crunch Off
September 15, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is excited to promote locally grown foods with the 2025 South Dakota Crunch Off.