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SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards

November 04, 2024

Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor Award. The award is divided into four categories: large animal (beef, sheep, swine, meat goat); small animal/dairy (poultry, rabbit, dairy goat and dairy cattle); horse; and dog.

a young male 4-H youth showing a hamster to a judge

4-H Companion Animal Project

The 4-H companion animals project helps youth explore a wide variety of animals that can be used for companionship and do not require the same types of resources that livestock does.

Two young males sorting and identifying aquatic invertebrates on a yellow tarp.

Aquatic Invasive Species Middle School Curriculum and Activity Guide

This middle school curriculum is collaboratively authored by SDSU Extension and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

hands holding a 4-H coin and a gps navigational device

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

STEM programing supports youth in developing a variety of skills including critical thinking, team work and communication.

2021 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame awards arranged on a table.

SDSU Extension 4-H to recognize volunteers during 2024 State Fair

August 23, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce it will recognize 12 volunteers on Sept. 1, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

male youth giving a how-to demonstration

Communications Project

Hot sheet to promote the Communications Project Area to youth while providing tips and tricks on how to effectively prepare a public presentation.

Graduation cap and tassel. Text reading “Scholarship.”

SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 state Shooting Sports scholarships

August 01, 2024

Six youths in the shooting sports program will receive scholarships funded through entrance fees paid at the shooting sports state match. A committee of volunteers reviews the applicants and selects the top candidates.

Graduation cap and tassel. Text reading “Scholarship.”

SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 scholarships

August 01, 2024

Fourteen youth from across the state were selected to receive these awards. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for the scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors and SDSU Extension’s 4-H program.

State 4-H Ambassador sitting at a table filling out an application

SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassador applications now open

July 25, 2024

Registered 4-H members between ages 14-18 who are interested in a unique opportunity to represent SDSU Extension 4-H are encouraged to apply by Aug. 10, 2024. To apply, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/become-state-4-h-ambassador.

A row of targets is full of arrows in an outdoor field

Shooting sports driving growth in SDSU Extension 4-H program

July 19, 2024

Though not a new 4-H program, SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports has seen a steady uptick in interest in recent years. In 2023, the team saw one of its best showings at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships with a third-place finish in the team sweepstakes award. And they’re itching to go back.