Content by Chase Moon
South Dakota Fairs and Festivals - Part One: Festival Deserts, Festival Revival, and Festival Impacts
In South Dakota, many fairs and festivals take place in late summer or fall to celebrate a successful harvest, and the ways of life that made it possible. Learn about the impacts of these festivals and why they are worth preserving, developing, and re-imagining.
Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop
SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 in Mitchell, SD, for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program.
Community Education in South Dakota Schools: Benefits, Strategies, and Opportunities
Three school districts in South Dakota have community education programs. Learn more about the benefits of community education programs and how to support established programs.
The State of Local News in South Dakota: Challenges, Innovation, and Opportunities
Years of research across various academic fields have extolled the importance of local newspapers and highlighted the positive impacts they have. Yet, local newspapers are in decline in many towns across the US.
SDSU Extension welcomes new community vitality expert
July 01, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Chase Moon as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.
Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshops
Often, a community or organization needs capital to get a project off the ground. Our Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing workshops can be the start of finding that initial investment.