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SDSU Extension 4-H members compete at national FCS contest
February 20, 2025
The FCS skill-a-thon team won fifth place in the life skills assessment. The team members were Anna Johnson, Norman Johnson and Ada Sharp, of Brown County; and Mercedes Jones, of Buffalo/Jerauld counties. Their team coach is Aubrey Anderson, SDSU Extension 4-H Educator, Minnehaha County. Samantha Brenden, of Clark County, placed fourth in modeling and fifth overall for a constructed outfit in fashion revue.
SDSU Extension 4-H launches regional support for county operations
December 16, 2024
SDSU Extension has organized operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and West. Each region consists of about 16 counties and is supported by an assigned regional youth educator.
SDSU Extension to host fifth annual 4-H Capitol Day
December 10, 2024
Held in conjunction with Brookings and SDSU days at the Capitol, the event provides educational legislative experiences for 4-H members and the opportunity to meet 4-H supporters from across the state.
SDSU Extension 4-H donates 894 care kits to people in need
November 22, 2024
For the project, members collected personal hygiene items and packaged them into Clover Care Kits. The kits contained hygiene items like a bath towel, washcloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, soap and deodorant. 4-H members and their families donated 894 kits to organizations that serve people in need across the state.
SDSU Extension 4-H State Ambassadors for 2024-25 announced
November 04, 2024
The State 4-H Ambassador program provides leadership and mentoring opportunities as participants support 4-H and serve as positive role models. Through their service, State 4-H Ambassadors develop skills that can prepare them for future career opportunities, including public speaking, event planning and public relations.
SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes 2024 Premier Exhibitor awards
November 04, 2024
Sixty 4-H members are being recognized for their hard work and accomplishments in the 4-H animal project areas with the Premier Exhibitor Award. The award is divided into four categories: large animal (beef, sheep, swine, meat goat); small animal/dairy (poultry, rabbit, dairy goat and dairy cattle); horse; and dog.
SDSU Extension 4-H to recognize volunteers during 2024 State Fair
August 23, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce it will recognize 12 volunteers on Sept. 1, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 state Shooting Sports scholarships
August 01, 2024
Six youths in the shooting sports program will receive scholarships funded through entrance fees paid at the shooting sports state match. A committee of volunteers reviews the applicants and selects the top candidates.
SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2024 scholarships
August 01, 2024
Fourteen youth from across the state were selected to receive these awards. Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for the scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors and SDSU Extension’s 4-H program.
SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassador applications now open
July 25, 2024
Registered 4-H members between ages 14-18 who are interested in a unique opportunity to represent SDSU Extension 4-H are encouraged to apply by Aug. 10, 2024. To apply, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/become-state-4-h-ambassador.
Shooting sports driving growth in SDSU Extension 4-H program
July 19, 2024
Though not a new 4-H program, SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports has seen a steady uptick in interest in recent years. In 2023, the team saw one of its best showings at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships with a third-place finish in the team sweepstakes award. And they’re itching to go back.
Applications open for 2025 SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports national Hunting Skills team
July 19, 2024
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is now accepting applications to be part of the Hunting Skills team that will participate at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
SD team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
July 19, 2024
Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.
2024 Rangeland and Soils Days hosts more than 100 youth
June 28, 2024
More than 100 youth participated in the 40th annual Rangeland and 19th annual Soils Days on June 12-13, 2024, in Watertown.
SD 4-H team wins national land and range judging contest
May 29, 2024
The Haakon/Bennett County 4-H range judging team won first place at the 2024 National Land and Range Judging Contest held from April 30 to May 2, 2024, in El Reno, Oklahoma. Team members include Bennett County’s Emily Zickrick and Haakon County’s Colden Kramer, Ashley Schriever and Tara Schofield.