Content by Peggy Schlechter
South Dakota Agritourism Workshop
SDSU Extension and its partner will host an Agritourism Workshop on February 9-10 at the World's Only Corn Palace (604 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301).
State Fair
The 2026 South Dakota State Fair will take place Wednesday, September 2, through Monday, September 7, at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota.
Dakotafest
Stop by the SDSU Extension booth at Dakotafest to meet specialists, ask questions, get recommendations and learn about programming and events.
Creating the Pathways for Young People to Return Home
Is your community ready to direct the investments in your youth to help them discover the career paths that lead home? Our young people are the future business owners and civic leaders of our rural communities. We need them.
2026 Energize conference touts benefits of youth staying in SD
June 09, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension hosted a successful 2026 Energize conference in Wall with 144 attendees.
SDSU Extension identifies challenges, opportunities in agritourism
April 07, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension has identified key challenges and opportunities operators face in agritourism, an emerging industry in the state.
SDSU Extension AgritourismSD graduates receive state tourism awards
March 24, 2026
Two South Dakota State University Extension AgritourismSD graduates were recently recognized by Travel South Dakota for their achievements and contributions to the tourism industry.
Nebraska entrepreneur announced as 2026 Energize conference keynote
March 06, 2026
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce Nebraska Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame member Craig Schroeder as the 2026 Energize conference keynote speaker.
SDSU Extension helps agritourism producers promote their strengths
January 09, 2026
In 2019, Good Earth Farm owners Nancy and Jeff Kirstein had to make a decision. The barn on their Lennox-based property, originally constructed in 1897, needed attention.
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.