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This collection documents the history and academic development of the Department of Horticulture and Forestry at South Dakota State University, established in 1887 as one of the college’s original departments. Materials reflect the department’s early research on windbreak trees, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, as well as its later expansion into landscape design and park management. The collection also includes information on the department’s renaming in the 1980s to the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks, its academic offerings, and its 2011 merger with the Department of Plant Science.

The records highlight the department’s foundational role in agricultural and environmental research at SDSU and its practical contributions to land use and conservation in South Dakota. They also trace the evolution of horticultural education and the integration of landscape and park management into the university’s curriculum.

Spring & Summer 2022 - 1 copy