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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.

Monarch butterfly visiting a blanket flower near a backyard garden.

SDSU Extension to host Greatest Gardens contest

July 08, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension will celebrate gardens of all kinds with its inaugural South Dakota’s Greatest Gardens contest.

Garden tour taking place at McCrory Gardens
Jul 01

2026 South Dakota's Greatest Gardens Contest

SDSU Extension is hosting a contest in search of South Dakota's Greatest Gardens. The contest will last from July 1 through August 23.

rows of leafy vegetables growing in a raised bed

Vegetables

Whether you are a beginner or have a green thumb, our tips will help your garden flourish.

Research plots at the SDSU West River Research Farm.
Jul 17

West River Organic Farm Tour

SDSU Extension will host an organic farm tour on Friday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the SDSU West River Research Farm.

Annual trials garden at McCrory Gardens
Jul 21

Garden Hour

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

Rows of cut flowers and vegetables
Jul 21

Western South Dakota Specialty Crop Tour

SDSU Extension will host a Western South Dakota Specialty Crop Tour on July 21 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MT at Magpie Farm (24717 Coolidge Creek Drive, Hermosa, SD 57744) and Bent Oak Ridge Flower Farm.

a yong man presenting to a group of people

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.

close up of a broccoli leaf with blackrot.

Black Rot of Brassica Crops

Overview and management of Black Rot for Brassica Crops.

Group of children eating fresh vegetables
Sep 14

South Dakota Crunch Off

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