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South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Volunteers at 2021 State Fair

August 19, 2021

Each summer, individuals who have made significant contributions to county or state 4-H programming are honored through the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame.

Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

South Dakota 4-H Awards 2021 Scholarships

July 28, 2021

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension and South Dakota 4-H are proud to announce the 2021 State 4-H Scholarship recipients.

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Rangeland and Soils Days set for June 2 in Murdo, Redfield

May 06, 2021

The event will focus solely on the Go-Getter (14-to-18-year-old) division. The Go-Getters will judge habitat suitability for cattle and grouse, in addition to plant identification and morphology.

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South Dakota 4-H Launches Outdoor OWLS Program

April 29, 2021

South Dakota State University Extension and South Dakota 4-H have unveiled a brand new, yearlong program for youth interested in outdoor education and natural resources.

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SDSU Extension Hosts Youth AI Day Camp in Grant County

April 13, 2021

Twenty-one South Dakota 4-H youth involved in the beef project area traveled to Milbank to participate in the SDSU Extension Youth AI Day Camp held March 20.

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South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Global Need Through 20/20 Vision Project

February 02, 2021

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people globally suffer from a near or distance vision impairment that could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed.

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SDSU Extension Professionals Honored for Accomplishments

November 10, 2020

SDSU Extension professionals were recognized for a variety of achievements at the annual Fall Conference held virtually October 28-29.

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Why Tattoo Your 4-H Livestock?

Proper identification of animals helps create an honest record keeping system. With current DNA blood typing procedures animals can be identified through parentage, but when it comes to everyday practices on the farm or ranch a good tattoo can be a huge time saver in the event of a lost ear tag.

Rose Eitemiller holding a blue ribbon. She is standing next her horse in an arena.

Life Lessons Gained in 4-H

Rose Eitemiller started 4-H as a Cloverbud in Charles Mix County and has continued through her high school career. Along the way, she has learned lessons that she will take with her throughout life.

Patrick Kralicek posing with a harnessed black Angus cow.

Kralicek Learns Self-Discipline Through 4-H

Patrick Kralicek has been a member of South Dakota 4-H for six years and has learned many new skills, including self-discipline.