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The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is the largest at South Dakota State in terms of faculty and staff and space for teaching, research and outreach. The college ranks second in total student enrollment.

In addition to six academic departments, the college is home to both the SDSU Extension and the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. SDSU West River Research and Extension is a satellite of the college and serves as center for teaching, research, extension and outreach activities in the western part of the state.

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Growing South Dakota is the flagship publication for the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The magazine features the college’s efforts to fulfill all three pillars of the university's land-grant mission, undergraduate education, research and extension.

It is mailed to alumni, partners and stakeholders three times a year and made available online for all. To be added to the Growing South Dakota mailing list or to update your current address, email sdsu.cafesmarketing@sdstate.edu.

Upcoming Events
Sep
09
CAFES Block Party
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Raven Precision Agriculture Center
Students, Faculty and Staff of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences are invited to attend the CAFES Block Party and Prexy Council Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, September 9…
Sep
18
Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Celebration
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
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College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Physical Address
1148 Medary Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
Berg Agricultural Hall 159, Box 2207
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed during all state holidays.