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Peggy Schlechter

SDSU Extension Community Vitality Program Director

Also by Peggy Schlechter

Group of farm employees and managers gathered at a table.

Building and Retaining a Skilled Agricultural Workforce: Challenges and Strategies

Building a strong, motivated workforce is essential to the future of agriculture. A team from SDSU Extension is exploring the challenges and opportunities facing our agricultural community.

Aerial view of the Wall high school and athletic complex
May 06

Energize Conference

SDSU Extension will host the next annual Energize conference on May 6–7, 2026, in Wall, South Dakota.

Producer holding soil in cupped hands over a bare field in early spring.

SDSU Extension 2024 Impact Report

This brief report highlights how SDSU Extension strengthens people and places across South Dakota through every program, contact, volunteer hour and digital outreach effort.