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Fair Season Biosecurity
Fairs are a big part of youth livestock programs, but they come with a responsibility to care for animals the right way. With a few extra steps, you’ll be doing your part to keep your animals, your barn, and your community healthy, now and for the seasons to come.
4-H Volunteers
Volunteers work with 4-H professionals across the state on projects, programs, clubs, judging and leadership opportunities for young people.
About 4-H
Learn about SDSU 4-H mission, values, history and initiatives. Discover the 4-H essential elements, learning model, and life skills that 4-H members will obtain through hands on learning. Discover the many different science, health, agriculture and citizenship projects available in the 4-H programs.
SDSU Extension 4-H youth win 1st place at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
July 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth who competed at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships this year once again scored exceptionally well, including a first-place finish by Caden Chelmo of Brule County and the air pistol team.
SDSU Extension 4-H accepting hunting skills, recurve archery team applications for 2026
July 21, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is accepting applications for the hunting skills and recurve archery teams that will compete at the 2026 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
2026 Hunting Team Application Deadline
SDSU Extension 4-H is accepting applications for the 2026 Hunting Skills team that will compete at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska June 21-June 26, 2026.
State Shooting Sports Records and Past Results
View state match records and an archive of past results for the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.
Shooting Sports National Championships
The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships are held yearly in Grand Island, Nebraska. View results, recognition and photos from the South Dakota 4-H National Shooting Sports Team.
Competitions & State Fair
4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.
4-H
4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, involving young people in urban, suburban and rural communities. 4-H fosters an innovative, “learn by doing” approach with proven results.