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Ag Business

Modern agriculture requires savvy financial planning and strategy.

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Jan 31

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

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, January 31, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Ipswich 4-H Building (515 7th St, Ipswich, SD 57451).

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State Shooting Sports

View important dates, updates, results and resources for state shooting sports events.

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The Calving Distribution Calculator

Excel calculator for calving distribution

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4-H

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, involving young people in urban, suburban and rural communities. 4-H fosters an innovative, “learn by doing” approach with proven results.

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Events & Opportunities

At the state level, 4-H opportunities are generally broken into the three Cs: camps, competitions  and conferences.

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Competitions

Discover the main venues that our 4-H'ers ‘get their competitive juices flowing.'

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

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Private Applicator Training for Pesticides

Private applicator certification is required before an agricultural producer can purchase or use a restricted use pesticide.

Group of 4-H youth with clipboards at a livestock judging event.
Feb 13

Youth Livestock Skill-A-Thon @ Watertown Winter Farm Show

SDSU Extension 4-H will host a come-and-go Livestock Skill-A-Thon during the Watertown Winter Farm Show at the Codington County Extension Complex in Classroom A (1910 W. Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201) February 13-14, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST.