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SDSU Extension Wisdom Writing workshop returns online in 2026

March 18, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the next online offering of the Heirlooms: Wisdom Writing Workshop on March 31, 2026.

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Jun 13

4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator Training @ Pierre

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator Training on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center (412 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501).

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Jun 02

International Farm Transition Network - Annual Conference

The 2026 International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) Annual Professional Development Conference will take place June 2-3 at the Wyndham Gettysburg (95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA 17325).

South Dakota State University Swine Education and Research Facility exterior.
Jun 06

South Dakota Swine Summit

South Dakota Swine Summit is a program for youth ages 12-21 interested in learning more about the swine industry. This event will take place on June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the SDSU Animal Science Complex (1097 North Campus Dr., Brookings, SD 57007).

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SDSU Extension supports childcare access in rural communities

March 16, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension’s efforts to support expanding childcare access in rural communities helped three South Dakota communities in 2024-2025.

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Educational high tunnel videos now available from SDSU Extension

March 16, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is continuing its efforts to educate specialty crop producers on high tunnel assembly, management and cropping innovations with a new educational video series.

Tractor planting seed in a no-till field.

SDSU Extension collecting custom farming rates through new survey

March 16, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is collecting data on the state’s custom farming rates and inviting producers to participate.

Cattle Market Update

During this episode of Cattle HQ, we visited with Matt Diersen, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist about the most recent cattle on feed report that was released in the middle of February.

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4-H Special Foods Contest

View the 4-H Special Foods Handbook, Contestant Packet, scoresheet and resources.

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4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon

View Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-A-Thon contestant resources.