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This collection comprises records generated by the Cooperative Extension Service, encompassing a variety of materials related to administrative functions, 4-H programming, personnel communications, news releases, and specialized initiatives such as the South Dakota AgrAbility Project.

The Administrative Records include correspondence with R. Milton Rich, Area Development Specialist, discussing the adult education program in 1964 and proposals for dividing continuing study, extension, and terminal education. Also included are Cooperative Extension Impact Statements for the West District and a history and philosophy of the service, reflecting the broader administrative and strategic goals of the Extension Service.

The 4-H Publications focus primarily on materials directed at 4-H club members and leaders across the state. These include newsletters, project guides, forms, reports, and informational pamphlets. Notably, the collection contains a state commemorative document marking the centennial of 4-H, as well as club member record books from the 1930s, offering insight into the historical development of 4-H programs in South Dakota.

Personnel Communications are a collection of published materials distributed to extension personnel statewide. These materials were initially bound, though their arrangement became more organized over time, with later items categorized by subject starting around 1977. Topics include 4-H, agricultural economics, animal science, home economics, horticulture/forestry, veterinary science, and more. Some news releases are included in this series, reflecting the Extension Service's outreach efforts. In 2004, this material was microfilmed and is now arranged first chronologically by year, then alphabetically by title.

News Releases consist of items distributed to the media by Extension Services, covering a wide range of topics related to agricultural education and outreach from 1939 to 1948. These materials were also microfilmed in 2004 and are arranged chronologically by year and alphabetically by title.

The Publications series contains a variety of materials produced by the Extension Service, including circulars, handbooks, leaflets, newsletters, and reports. These publications provide insight into Extension's educational outreach across numerous disciplines, such as agriculture, home economics, and youth development.

The South Dakota AgrAbility Project is a significant initiative documented in the collection. Established under the 1990 Farm Bill, the project aims to support individuals with disabilities and their families through education and assistance. The South Dakota AgrAbility Project is a cooperative effort between South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service, Easter Seals of South Dakota, and Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, and the collection includes materials related to this important program.

This collection provides a comprehensive view of the Cooperative Extension Service's educational, outreach, and community-building efforts in South Dakota, with a focus on 4-H, agricultural practices, disability support, and rural development initiatives. Materials are housed at an off-site facility, and requests to view the collection must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Some items are available in microfilm.

The Little International Records consist of promotional materials related to the annual Little International Agricultural Exposition organized by South Dakota State University students. The collection includes news releases, posters, and official catalogs or programs for numerous years of the exposition, ranging from the 42nd to the 95th events. These materials document the planning, participants, featured events, and evolution of one of the largest student-run agricultural expositions in the United States.

This collection offers insight into the history, growth, and student involvement in Little International. The catalogs and promotional items highlight the changing scope of agricultural education, student leadership, and public engagement through decades of exposition history. They are an important resource for understanding student traditions at SDSU, as well as the broader cultural and educational role of collegiate agricultural events.

This collection is composed of records and publications from the South Dakota State University Department of Plant Science. Materials include annual meeting abstracts from professional societies such as the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America, along with departmental reports, newsletters, course notes, announcements, lecture series programs, and posters. The collection documents departmental activities, research progress, academic programs, outreach efforts, and faculty contributions.

Notable items include the "New Ideas" reports on agroecology and tribal collaboration, faculty involvement in international education initiatives in Bolivia, and a 1930s soil science notebook from student Paul Brown. Also of interest are materials related to departmental field days, student expectations, scholarship programs, seminar syllabi, and soil and crop science research. The collection includes visual media (CD-ROMs, DVDs), correspondence, and documents highlighting the department’s extension, academic, and research missions over time.

The records provide insight into the evolution of agricultural education and research at SDSU, showcasing the department’s engagement with regional agriculture, interdisciplinary teaching, and global collaboration. The materials reflect both the historical development and continued innovation within plant science and related disciplines.