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4-H empowers youth voice through 2023 SDSU Extension 4-H Legislature Program
January 02, 2024
Nine 4-H legislators participated in the 2023 SDSU Extension 4-H Legislature program, which ended on Nov. 4 at the Capitol in Pierre. (SDSU Extension 4-H photo)
SDSU Extension hosting 4th annual 4-H Capitol Day in January
December 12, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program will host the fourth annual 4-H Capitol Day on Jan. 17, 2024, in Pierre.
SDSU Extension 4-H professionals recognized at national conference
December 05, 2023
SDSU Extension 4-H professionals were recognized for their contributions to South Dakota youth at the 2023 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference.
4-H Capitol Day offers fun, educational day for all ages
October 25, 2023
The third annual 4-H Capitol Day was Jan. 18, held in conjunction with Brookings/SDSU Day at the Capitol.
4-H Capitol Day offers fun, educational day for all ages
October 25, 2023
The third annual 4-H Capitol Day was Jan. 18, held in conjunction with Brookings/SDSU Day at the Capitol.
South Dakota 4-H Legislature Wins National Award
October 25, 2023
For their efforts in creating the state’s first 4-H Legislature, the South Dakota 4-H Legislature Program committee received the Citizenship in 4-H Youth Development national award.
Yankton County 4-H members receive SDSU Extension Hands to Larger Service award
October 23, 2023
Yankton County 4-H received the 2022-2023 SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Hands to Larger Service award based on their contributions to the statewide Paws for a Cause community service effort.
SDSU Extension experts receive national awards for mental health, early childhood programming
October 17, 2023
SDSU Extension’s Mental Health First Aid team received a regional Excellence in Extension Team Award, and SDSU Extension Early Childhood Field Specialist Audrey Rider is on the team that won a regional and national Excellence in Multi-State Collaboration Award from the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
SDSU Extension receives $525K to improve nutrition, physical activity in rural areas
October 04, 2023
SDSU Extension received $525,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand its work with the five-year High Obesity Program (HOP) into five new South Dakota counties.
SDSU Extension 4-H Hall of Fame recipients honored at 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron
September 15, 2023
The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame inducted seven new individuals on Sept. 3 during the 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.
SDSU Extension welcomes new statewide 4-H Livestock Program Manager
September 11, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Sami Nordmann as the new statewide 4-H Livestock Program Manager.
SDSU Extension 4-H to recognize volunteers during 2023 State Fair
August 22, 2023
The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame will add seven new individuals during the 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2023 scholarships
August 03, 2023
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the sixteen recipients of 4-H state-level scholarships.
South Dakota team places third at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
August 02, 2023
South Dakota youth had a strong showing at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, including third place for the team sweepstakes award.
South Dakota students learn valuable skills at 2023 Rangeland and Soils Days
July 14, 2023
About 75 youth who participated in this year’s Rangeland and Soils Days, held June 14-15 near Watertown.