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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.

Public Perception and Animal Well-Being
So you ask why is public perception and animal well-being important? Well, did you know that there is just a little over 1% of the population involved in production agriculture, today? Did you know that 98% of the people have no direct connection with how their food is produced?

Better Sleep
Hot sheet with tip for better sleep for 4-H youth/clubs

SDSU Extension to host Youth Beef Summit
May 14, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension will host a new event for youth age 12-21 to learn about the beef industry.

South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Recipe Book 2021-2024
The South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Cookbook features recipes from 4-H youth who participated in the Special Foods Contest and received a purple ribbon at the South Dakota State Fair between 2021 – 2024.

Detecting Pregnancy and Litter Size in Ewes Using Ultrasound
Guide providing insights on optimal timing for pregnancy scanning, what to look for at different gestational stages, and practical ultrasound techniques for the best results.

4-H Special Foods Contest Flash Cards
Special Foods Contest flashcards to help project participants study for the State 4-H Special Foods Contest.

Save the date for SDSU Extension Women on the Range grazing workshop July 22-24
May 20, 2025
Women in agriculture are invited to attend the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 22–24 at Wedge Tent Ranch near Faith.

SDSU Extension invites operators to CAFO environmental training
May 20, 2025
There will be an environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) on June 25, 2025, at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron.

SDSU Extension helps producers navigate precision ag
May 28, 2025
Precision agriculture practices are growing as technology continues to evolve, and SDSU Extension is leading the state’s efforts to monitor and understand the role it plays.