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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.
SDSU Extension Promotes Making Informed Food Choices for National Nutrition Month® 2020
October 18, 2021
As part of National Nutrition Month® 2020 in March, the SDSU Extension Food and Families Team encourages people to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits.
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.
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.
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.
Registration Open for Chronic Disease Self-Management Lay Leader Training
July 27, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension is offering a virtual Better Choices, Better Health SD Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Lay Leader Training Aug. 19 to Sept. 30.
SDSU Extension to Host Summer Farm Stress Series
May 24, 2021
South Dakota State University Extension is launching additional virtual farm stress workshops to promote mental health awareness from May throughout the summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stress and Mental Health Resources Available to South Dakota Producers, Family Members and Friends
August 14, 2020
April blizzards, wet planting and harvest conditions, low commodity prices, and trade concerns made 2019 a stressful year for many South Dakotans.
Nathania Knight Awarded South Dakota State University’s 2020 Outstanding Professional Award
May 01, 2020
Nathania Knight has been awarded the 2020 Outstanding Professional Award by the South Dakota State University Professional Staff Advisory Council.