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2020 State 4-H Event Cancellation List

This list aids planning and decision-making for 4-H member families and volunteers in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Swarm of mosquitoes.

West Nile Virus Update: September 26, 2025

As of September 26, 2025, the South Dakota Department of Health (SD DOH) reported 74 human cases of West Nile Virus from Aurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Clay, Codington, Corson, Douglas, Grant, Gregory, Haakon, Hamlin, Hand, Hughes, Hutchison, Hyde, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Meade, Miner, Minnehaha, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Stanley, Union, Walworth, and Yankton counties.

What Does Congestive Heart Failure in Cattle Mean to Producers in the Northern Great Plains

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Dr. Brian Vander Ley discusses why producers in the lower elevations of northern great plains should be aware of congestive heart failure.

Veteran’s Park in downtown Clark, South Dakota.

Healthy Landscapes Healthy Communities Pilot Program: Looking back and moving forward in year two

Now in its second year, Healthy Landscapes Healthy Communities provides communities across the state with an opportunity to envision vibrant public spaces through an engaged planning and design effort.

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Jan 05

Virtual Annie’s Project

SDSU Extension will host a Virtual Annie's Project workshop series focusing on women involved in agriculture on January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2 and 9. Workshops will take place virtually via Zoom from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CST.

Group of teens learning at the 4-H Healthy Habits training in Washington, D.C.

Leadership Level-Up Hot Sheet

This hot sheet compiles the many opportunities available to young people in South Dakota 4-H to ‘level-up’.

Map of 4-H regions in South Dakota

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.

Yellowjacket feeding on decaying produce.

Yellowjackets: Swarming decaying produce or garbage near you

Fall is here, and if you have a garden, fruit trees, or outdoor dumpsters, you are likely to encounter yellowjackets in search of food. Learn some expert tips to avoid getting stung this fall.

Green plant with wide, oval leaves. Pink florets are arranged in a circle at the top of the stem. An orange Monarch butterfly feeds on nectar from one of the florets.

Investigate Pollinators

Lesson about the importance of pollinators and the plants they interact with.

Farm employee inspecting a piece of heavy machinery.

Safety & Training

Covering the range from animal handling to equipment safety, including training and certification to keep producers and their workforce productive.