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.

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Addie Stamps

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Jaelyn Whaley

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Kaylee Wheeler

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Krista Ehlert

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.

Related Topics

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

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