Andrea Bjornestad

Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist

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A group of male ranchers gathered in a farmyard.
Jan 29

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training on January 29 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST.

A group of male ranchers gathered in a farmyard.
Jan 22

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training on January 22 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. CST.

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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.

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