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April Ag Economic Dialogues Discusses Carbon Credit Contracts
April 08, 2022
SDSU Extension will host the next Ag Economic Dialogues webinar on April 15 at 10 a.m. CDT. The April webinar will cover how to evaluate carbon credit contracts.
2022 South Dakota 4-H 2022 Scholarship Application Now Available, Due April 1
February 25, 2022
Youth who have at least five years of active membership in South Dakota 4-H, are current high school seniors, or are enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for South Dakota 4-H Scholarships.
South Dakota 4-H Youth Participate in Western National Roundup
February 25, 2022
South Dakota 4-H had 25 youth participate in nine different events at the Western National Roundup held in Denver, Colorado January 5-9, 2022.
The Power of Women as AgVocates Rescheduled to March 4 and 5
February 08, 2022
The Power of Women as AgVocates Conference has been rescheduled for March 4-5, 2022 in Fort Pierre, South Dakota at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center and the Missouri Avenue Event Center in Pierre.
South Dakota 4-H Members Donate Over 3,000 Eyeglasses Through Statewide Service Project
January 27, 2022
The eyeglasses collected through the project were primarily donated to the South Dakota Lions Foundation, which collects thousands of eyeglasses annually for volunteer missions.
Grant County 4-H’er Masters Hobby, Launches New Cupcake Business
December 02, 2021
Baking and binge-watching baking shows has always been a hobby for Hope Karels. It wasn’t until two years ago that the Grant County 4-H’er felt the urge to perfect her cupcake confectionary skills.
South Dakota 4-H Welcomes New Youth Program Advisor for Roberts County
November 29, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension has boosted its statewide 4-H programming efforts with the latest addition of 4-H Youth Program Advisor, Lauren Sankey.
South Dakota 4-H’ers Engage in Second Annual 4-H Legislative Session
November 24, 2021
A state-level civic and governmental education program, the second annual South Dakota 4-H Legislature Program concluded Oct. 16, with an in-person debate session held at the South Dakota State Capitol building in Pierre.
South Dakota 4-H’ers Step Up to End Mental Health Stigma
November 12, 2021
Hailey Stuck, Allison Fischer and Olivia Miller have certainly done their part in raising mental health awareness across the state over the last year, as each received a purple ribbon for their Mastery Showcase exhibits at the 2021 State Fair.
South Dakota Remote Works Training Resumes in September
October 26, 2021
Established in January of 2021, the program is a collaboration with Utah State University's Rural Online Initiative that provides "specialized remote work training to individuals for success in a rapidly changing economy."
Third Annual 'Energize!' Conference Sees Sustained Success
October 26, 2021
An opportunity to hear about successful revitalizations, community projects and business opportunities, this year’s Energize! Conference drew more than 100 people.
Energize! Conference Rescheduled to October 7-8, 2020 in Milbank, SD
October 25, 2021
SDSU Extension is rescheduling the third annual Energize Conference to October 7-8, 2020 in order to comply with CDC guidelines and to protect the population from COVID-19.
South Dakota 4-H Seeks Project Committee Members
October 20, 2021
These committees cover a range in interests, from traditional animal projects and youth-in-action events, to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
South Dakota 4-H Hosts Operation: Healthy Habits Challenge
October 08, 2021
During these unprecedented and occasionally sedentary times, South Dakota 4-H is encouraging South Dakota residents to get active, be active and stay active by participating in the Operation: Healthy Habits Challenge.
Red Hawk First South Dakotan To Win National 4-H Youth in Action Award
October 04, 2021
Distinguished for her “drive to inspire her peers and give back to her Rosebud Sioux Tribe community through charitable veterinary work,” Red Hawk is the first South Dakota 4-H’er to win a Youth in Action award.