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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.

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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.

4-H youth washing a black beef cow in preparation for a fair.

Fair Season Biosecurity

Fairs are a big part of youth livestock programs, but they come with a responsibility to care for animals the right way. With a few extra steps, you’ll be doing your part to keep your animals, your barn, and your community healthy, now and for the seasons to come.

Gloved hands examining a musk thistle seedhead.

Now is the Time to Plan for Noxious Weed Control in 2026

Most of South Dakota experienced first frosts that were delayed by at least one month, allowing for noxious weed growth to continue later in the season. Now is the time to plan for noxious weed management tactics.

a brown bird eating seed from a dried sunflower head.

Native Plants for Bird Habitat in South Dakota

South Dakota has a range of habitats that support many bird species, and native plants play an important role in all those habitats.

4-H shooting sports coach and youth at a trap shooting range.
Jan 17

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

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training for the archery, rifle and pistol disciplines on Saturday, January 17, from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Pennington County Walter Taylor 4-H Building (601 E. Centre St,. Rapid City, SD 57701).

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Finding Technical and Financial Assistance for Fish Barrier Removal and Mitigation

Manmade barriers can limit the movement of many aquatic species and prevent them from gaining access to critical habitats. For public entities and private individuals interested in the removal or mitigation of those barriers, both technical and financial assistance is available.

4-H youth and judge at a shotgun range.

State Shooting Sports Rules and Resources

View rules and resources for state shooting sports events.

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Jan 10

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

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 Grant County 4-H Building (517 Flynn Dr., Milbank, SD 57252).

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Climate and Weather

View resources to predict, prepare and recover from weather-related events year-round, including the latest drought and flood information.