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SDSU Extension hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School

July 08, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest Management Field School on July 23, 2024, by Volga.

2024 Energize conference attendees

SDSU Extension accepting applications for 2025 Energize conference hosts

July 08, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension Community Vitality is accepting applications from communities that would like to host the 2025 Energize conference.

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SDSU Extension co-hosting virtual Forage Field Day

August 02, 2024

Forage Field Day brings together experts, producers, and industry professionals to provide panel discussions and presentations on forage-related topics. Originally scheduled to be held in Concord, Nebraska, event organizers moved to a virtual-only event to accommodate a wider audience.

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Summer Family Fitness Challenge

As the world gears up to watch the pinnacle of athletic performance and international competition this summer, now is a great time to jump into your own family competition to gather essential minutes of physical activity!

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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Brookings

July 03, 2024

SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources have confirmed emerald ash borer in Brookings, South Dakota.

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Gardening in Raised Bed and Containers in the Northern Great Plains

Fact sheet for anyone interested in gardening in raised beds or containers, especially those that may have limited space or of various physical abilities.

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Hand Weight Exercises

Hand weight exercises are a form of strength training, which is important to keep your body moving and in optimal health.

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2024 Rangeland and Soils Days hosts more than 100 youth

June 28, 2024

More than 100 youth participated in the 40th annual Rangeland and 19th annual Soils Days on June 12-13, 2024, in Watertown.

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Sheep producers invited to apply to SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe cohort program

June 28, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting beginning sheep producers to apply to the 2024-2025 Elevate Ewe program.

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Mental Health

SDSU Extension experts work collaboratively with SDSU faculty and experts from across the region, to implement mental health programming to support agricultural producers as well as other rural South Dakotans.