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2021 Energize! Conference attendees gathered outside a brick building.

Energize!

The Energize! Exploring Innovative Rural Communities Conference is designed to empower South Dakota’s rural communities by inviting them to network with community leaders from across the state to share success stories, get new ideas and take action to improve their own communities.

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Community

Resources to support communities, organizations, leaders and businesses.

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Jan 13

Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on January 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.

Shooting Sports coach helping youth shooting shotgun
Jan 15

Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training on January 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST via Zoom.

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Dec 13

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Brookings

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, December 13, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Adventure Center (2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006).

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SDSU Extension welcomes new Community Vitality Field Specialist

November 24, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Dacia Hilkemeier as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.

Assortment of healthy animal and plant-based protein food sources.

4-H Flavorful

4-H Flavorful is an interactive nutrition and culinary education program designed to empower youth to take the lead in preparing and sharing healthy meals with their families.

Aerial view of the Wall high school and athletic complex
May 06

Energize Conference

SDSU Extension will host the next annual Energize conference on May 6–7, 2026, in Wall, South Dakota.

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Projects & Resources

For schools, this page serves as a compendium of evidence-based curricula that our local 4-H professionals can teach or share. This page provides parents and volunteers with project resources and easy-to-digest “hot sheets” for navigating the latest trends/issues affecting youth.

Rows of archery targets with arrows stuck in them.
Jan 10

4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Aberdeen

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, January 10, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel (1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401).