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State 4-H Rodeo Resources

View the documents and forms to participate in the State 4-H Rodeo.

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State Dog Show

View contestant resources and results for the State 4-H Dog Show.

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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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5 Languages of Youth Appreciation

Guidebook providing a brief overview of each language of appreciation, what to consider before practicing each language and some examples of how to use each language in common 4-H settings.

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Civic Education

South Dakota 4-H takes a comprehensive approach to civic education in our communities that includes three key programs and resources: 4-H Capitol Day, 4-H Legislature, and the 4-H Civocacy Guide.

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4-H Capitol Day

4-H Capitol Day provides an opportunity for our youth to meet and greet their state lawmakers.

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State Shooting Sports Rules and Resources

View rules and resources for state shooting sports events.

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State Shooting Sports

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

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Adulting: Free Trial

Adulting: Free Trial is a one-day event for high school students- ideally, sophomore, juniors or seniors.

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Life Skills Passport Curriculum

Curriculum to help youth and young adults learn applicable life skills.