BROOKINGS, S.D. -   SDSU Extension is hosting a series of trainings for high school personal finance teachers. This program will introduce educators to resources available for their classrooms. Topics will cover the South Dakota Personal Finance Standards provided by the South Dakota Department of Education and how to incorporate these resources into lessons to meet standards.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - McCrory Gardens will celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 11 with special activities and free tours for the public throughout the day.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Applications are now being accepted for a new "Stronger Economies Together (SET)" Program to provide training and technical assistance for rural regional economic development. Application deadline is May 4, 2012.

SDSU Extension is offering information for those working with educational teaching gardens during the April Youth in the Garden Webinar.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - To assist educational gardens across the state of South Dakota, SDSU Extension is offering 20 vegetable seed packets per project, for up to 30 gardens.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension partnered with local charities and governmental agencies to establish Partners Against Hunger, a nonprofit organizationwhose mission is; "Strengthening and uniting communities that all may be fed."