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Apply now to join the second cohort of AgritourismSD

January 26, 2023

Applications are now being accepted for the second year of AgritourismSD, an intensive educational program offered by South Dakota State University Extension.

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SDSU Extension Annie’s Project for women in agriculture begins Feb. 8 near St. Onge

January 10, 2023

Women in agriculture looking for a bit of a boost can take advantage of the 2023 Annie’s Project, which starts in February at a ranch near St. Onge.

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South Dakota 4-H hosting 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 18 in Pierre

January 10, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension will host its third annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 18, 2023, in Pierre, in conjunction with the Brookings/SDSU days at the Capitol.

Five Individuals Selected for Induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

January 09, 2023

A group of five individuals has been selected for induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame.

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Free online Ag Economic Dialogues to continue in 2023

December 28, 2022

South Dakota State University Extension will continue the Ag Economic Dialogues series in 2023 to address current economic issues that farmers and ranchers face.

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Bon Homme and Charles Mix Counties Welcome New 4-H Youth Program Advisor

December 06, 2022

SDSU Extension is excited to welcome Lesley Rygaard as the new 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Bon Homme and Charles Mix counties.

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Fifty-six 4-H Members Win Premier Exhibitor Awards for 2022

December 02, 2022

Fifty-six South Dakota 4-H members won Premier Exhibitor Awards this year in their respective animal projects.

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Walworth County 4-H Welcomes New 4-H Youth Program Advisor

November 15, 2022

Katie Gregg recently joined the South Dakota 4-H team in Walworth County as the 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

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Secure Your Farm or Ranch’s Future with SDSU Extension’s Sustaining the Legacy Conferences

November 10, 2022

South Dakota State University Extension can answer your questions about planning for the future of your farm or ranch during the Sustaining the Legacy conferences that start in December and run through April. 

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SDSU Extension Releases Workforce Development Resources

October 24, 2022

SDSU Extension, in collaboration with Innovate SoDak and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation, has developed a workforce development course.

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South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Volunteers during the 2022 State Fair

October 19, 2022

South Dakota 4-H inducted nine individuals into to the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the 2022 South Dakota State Fair in Huron, South Dakota.

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South Dakota 4-H Youth Attend Annual Teen Leadership Conference

September 30, 2022

The South Dakota 4-H Teen Leadership Conference was held on the SDSU campus June 6-10, 2022. Attendees were given the opportunity to develop essential skills to become young community leaders.

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South Dakota 4-H Members Participate in 2022 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships

August 24, 2022

South Dakota 4-H was represented by 35 youth from 19 counties as members of 9 teams at the 2022 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships held June 26 -July 1, 2022, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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South Dakota 4-H Announces 2022 State Scholarship Recipients

August 15, 2022

Ten South Dakota 4-H members have been selected as the 2022 South Dakota 4-H State Scholarship recipients.

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South Dakota 4-H Announces 2022 Shooting Sports Scholarship Recipients

August 03, 2022

The South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Committee awarded six scholarships to youth in the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.