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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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

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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 19 - 30

Annie's Inspired Strong Minds Strong Farms Virtual Series

SDSU Extension will host a free Strong Minds Strong Farm virtual series over Zoom on November 19, 23 and 30 at 12:30 p.m. CST. This Annie's Inspired series is open to all and will focus on managing risk in today’s agricultural environment.

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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.

Related Topics

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

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Drought-stressed pasture near Ladner, South Dakota.

Pasture, Rangeland and Forage – Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program: Overview and Guidelines for South Dakota Producers

The Pasture, Rangeland and Forage – Rainfall Index crop insurance program has been available in South Dakota since 2013, and some South Dakota producers have used its payouts to protect their operation from the risks of forage loss when rainfall falls below the local average.

Johnsongrass, Saltmarsh Arrowgrass, and Reed Canarygrass.

Hidden Dangers of Prussic Acid

Prussic acid is a herbivory defense mechanism used by numerous plant species, but is most-associated with sorghum and sudangrass hybrids. While the risk of prussic acid poisoning is greatest in sorghum species, several additional species present across South Dakota can produce prussic acid at varying levels of concern.

Herd of black beef cattle grazing a lush, green pasture.

Does Water in Grass Change How Much Cattle Drink?

Ranchers know that cattle need clean drinking water every day. But the water already inside grass is easy to overlook. As grass grows older and dries out during summer, cattle may need more water from tanks or other sources.