Women in Agriculture

SDSU Extension's women in agriculture programs are open to all. These programs are designed to provide practical education and a strong support network to benefit farmers, ranchers, business professionals and those who support the agricultural industry.

Our Experts

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Jaelyn Whaley

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Kaylee Wheeler

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Krista Ehlert

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Leacey Brown

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Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head

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Peggy Schlechter

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Robin Salverson

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Our Programs

Annie's Project

Financial Counseling

Organize This! Legal and Financial Must-Haves

Question Persuade Refer Training

Women on the Range

Featured Resources

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Recognizing Symptoms of Stress During Farming Challenges

Fact sheet to help recognize symptoms of stress during a farming challenge.

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Common Flowering Plants (Forbs) of South Dakota

This guide focuses on forbs, or flowering “broad-leaved” herbaceous plants, but forbs can be narrow-leaved as well.

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Compensation Calculator

This calculator provides a method for farm families to determine what the full value of the wages/salary and benefits being provided to employees, family and non-family are.

Upcoming Events

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Nov      Dec 02 - 07

Annie's Project for Specialty Producers

SDSU Extension will host a six-week virtual Annie's Project workshop series for specialty crop producers on November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2026 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. CST each day.

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Range, Financial Planning and Security, Life Planning, Farm Business Management

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Explore the Economy With the Macroeconomic Report App

The Macroeconomic Report mobile app brings current economic data and practical interpretation together in one place. It is designed for agricultural producers, businesses, lenders, students, policymakers, and anyone who wants to understand how inflation, employment, economic growth, housing, financial markets, and Federal Reserve policy are changing.

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Cow and Heifer Values

The mid-year Cattle inventory report from NASS continues to reflect the difficulty U.S. producers face when trying to expand beef operations. While the total cattle inventory was higher compared to July 1, 2025, the number of beef cows was lower and not offset by the small, absolute level of beef replacement heifers.

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SDSU Extension to host Annie’s Project for Specialty Producers

September 15, 2026

Specialty crop producers across the region will have an opportunity to strengthen their business skills and learn new strategies for managing risk through a six week virtual program offered by South Dakota State University Extension finance and horticulture experts.