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The educational outreach arm of South Dakota State University uses a customized SD lockup logo and should be correctly referenced as South Dakota State University (³ÉÈËÊÓƵ) Extension. 

All official communications and marketing materials representing ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension, including but not limited to print media, merchandise, apparel, business forms, audio/visual media, displays, banners, signage, publications, advertising and electronic communications, must include the appropriate logo. No previous versions of extension logos should be used under any circumstances.

³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension faculty and staff should consult to access guidelines and customized templates. Other questions can be emailed to ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension.

Nondiscrimination

The nondiscrimination statement shall be posted in all ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension offices and included on materials produced by ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension for public information, public education, or public distribution. Staff and registered volunteers should consult internal policies and training resources for usage guidance. Consult Civil Rights policies for further guidance.

Short Version: ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer in accordance with the nondiscrimination policies of South Dakota State University, the South Dakota Board of Regents and the United States Department of Agriculture. Learn more at .

Long Version: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: 202-690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.