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4-H Project Resources

All 4-H Project Resources Content

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Speedboat Robotics Curriculum

Hands-on curriculum introducing youth to STEM concepts through fun, engaging robotics projects.

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State Horse Show, Judging and Hippology

View contestant resources and results from the State 4-H Horse Show, Judging and Hippology contests.

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Aug 23

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2025.

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4-H Communications Project

By participating in the 4-H communications project, you will explore the exciting world of communication, and learn more about yourself and others.

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4-H Special Foods Contest Project

The 4-H special foods contest is your door to an epic culinary adventure. Explore resources at your fingertips: Facebook, Pinterest, or Grandma’s cookbooks.

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4-H Special Foods Contest Flash Cards

Special Foods Contest flashcards to help project participants study for the State 4-H Special Foods Contest.

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South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Recipe Book 2021-2024

The South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Cookbook features recipes from 4-H youth who participated in the Special Foods Contest and received a purple ribbon at the South Dakota State Fair between 2021 – 2024.

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Projects & Resources

For schools, this page serves as a compendium of evidence-based curricula that our local 4-H professionals can teach or share. This page provides parents and volunteers with project resources and easy-to-digest “hot sheets” for navigating the latest trends/issues affecting youth.

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Dog Skill-a-thon Study Guide

View a collection of articles, quizzes and study resources to prepare for 4-H Dog Skill-a-thon competitions.

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4-H Meat Goat Project

Join this fast paced growing sector of the agriculture industry—market goats! Learn about breeds, husbandry, showmanship, nutrition, reproduction and much more!