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4-H Cloverbuds Project

The 4-H Cloverbuds program, specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade, appeals to a child’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy level.

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.
Jul 16

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2026.

South Dakota Mesonet weather station along agricultural land in Beresford, South Dakota.

Building Resilient Farms Amid Increasing Weather Variability

Recent decades have brought a noticeable increase in climate variability in South Dakota. Understanding these trends and adopting adaptive management practices can help producers strengthen the resilience of their operations.

Three youth showing horses

State Horse Show, Judging and Hippology

View contestant resources and results from the State 4-H Horse Show, Judging and Hippology contests.

grass leaves with yellow and brown streaking on the tops and edges

Grass Diseases of South Dakota Identification Guide

Common grass disease identification guide.

Herbicide sprayer on the edge of an emerging soybean field.

Syngenta to Stop Production of Gramoxone®

Global pesticide developer Syngenta announced on March 3, 2026 that they will cease global production of the herbicide product Gramoxone® (paraquat), a pivotal source of weed control in corn and soybean production, by June 30, 2026.

A small group of children at daycare.
Jun 04

Kid Kare Babysitting Clinic for Youth @ Watertown

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for a Kid Kare babysitting clinic for youth on June 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Codington County Extension Complex (1910 West Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201).

Woman preparing fresh herbs for canning in glass jars.

Produce Fermentation

Learn about the fermentation process and how to ferment food safely.

SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist teaching three young children about insects
Jun 11

Entomology Workshop for Youth @ Faith

Join SDSU Extension 4-H for an entomology workshop for youth on June 11, from 9:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Fairgrounds Exhibit Building (N. Fairgrounds St. Faith, SD 57626).

Research plots at the SDSU West River Research Farm.
Sep 09

West River Research Farm Field Day

Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785).