Welcome to ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ West River Research and Extension (WRRE)! The ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ WRRE serves as a regional arm of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ in the western part of the state. The ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ WRRE is home to ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ faculty and staff with expertise in agriculture and natural resources. Our faculty, housed in the Animal Science, Agronomy and Natural Resources Management departments of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ, are happy to help serve area producers, communities, youth and consumers.
The western part of South Dakota is home to a variety of cultures, landscapes and people. Those of us living in western South Dakota truly appreciate an area known for its traditional heritage and changing seasons! The staff at the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ WRRE understand this part of South Dakota and the challenges faced by area communities, youth and farm and ranch producers. Faculty at the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ WRRE can answer questions from gardening to grazing. Our staff and faculty also offer a variety of programs year-round for youth and adults alike. Some of these programs take place at the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ WRRE facility, but many are carried out across the western part of the state – reaching folks from Buffalo to Burke! Please check out the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ West River Research and Extension Facebook page for program announcements and updates.
South Dakota State University is committed to statewide service and outreach. The ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ WRRE serves as an important part of that commitment in western South Dakota. We at the ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ West River Research and Extension look forward to serving you and your community – please come see us in Rapid City to learn more about the programs and expertise we have to offer!
Kristi Cammack
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ West River Research and Extension Director