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Energize! Through the Years

The Energize! conference is hosted annually and focuses on bringing community leaders and business owners together to share their experiences and knowledge on a variety of topics proved to be powerful as groups learned from each other.

Impacts in Community Vitality

Our community vitality team offers continuous learning opportunities and provides coaching directly to South Dakotans and their communities

Volunteers & Supporters

In 4-H, we value and integrate our supporters in meaningful ways. If you would like to invest time, energy or resources to strengthen the next generation of young people, join us anytime!

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South Dakota 4-H Livestock Integrity Pledge

This pledge is a required annual component of South Dakota 4-H’s livestock education program.

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4-H Trip Deviation Form

Before making alternative travel arrangements, parents/guardians must complete and submit this required form at least 10 calendar days prior to the start of a South Dakota (SD) 4-H sponsored event/trip when a youth wishes/needs to deviate from the posted schedule.

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SDSU Extension co-hosting 2025 South Dakota Local Foods Conference

September 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, McCrory Gardens at SDSU and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2025 Local Foods Conference.

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Do I Have Time for a 4-H Club Treasury?

A guide sheet to help club leaders make the best decision on whether their club needs a treasury.

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Insufficient County Extension Partnerships

Regional centers spread throughout the state now serve as the presence for the three regionalized program areas while county offices continue serving as the main presence for South Dakota 4-H.

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4-H Policy and Procedure Overview

This overview provides the overarching guidance for South Dakota 4-H polices and procedures.

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Organizing, Chartering, Reporting, and Disbanding 4-H Clubs/Affiliates

The following procedural guidance guides local 4-H clubs and affiliates as they organize, charter, report, and eventually disband. Collectively, these practices ensure that South Dakota 4-H clubs and affiliates are meeting appropriate federal or state guidelines and program best practices.