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SDSU Extension 4-H Hall of Fame recipients honored at 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron

September 15, 2023

The 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Hall of Fame inducted seven new individuals on Sept. 3 during the 2023 South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

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4-H OWLS Program

The 4-H OWLS program aims to provide youth opportunities to strengthen their outdoor, wilderness, and life skills.

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ETHICS SD

ETHICS SD engages youth participants in a wide range of topics related to furbearer harvesting.

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4-H Camps

SDSU Extension 4-H hosts multiple different sessions of camp each summer, usually in early to mid-June.

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Impacts in 4-H Youth Development

1 in 5 South Dakota youth experience 4-H positive youth development programs.

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Wise Spending Habits

Does your paycheck run out before the end of the month? Do you spend more than you earn? Your wants may possibly be getting in the way of your needs. Priorities will need to be set to help manage money. Almost everyone can find some expenses to cut or reduce.

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Yankton County 4-H members receive SDSU Extension Hands to Larger Service award

October 23, 2023

Yankton County 4-H received the 2022-2023 SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Hands to Larger Service award based on their contributions to the statewide Paws for a Cause community service effort.

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Why 4-H?

Reasons why 4-H is a great option for South Dakota youth

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Life Skills in South Dakota 4-H

Life skills are tools people use to deal with daily situations, make important decisions and enhance their quality of life.

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4-H STEM

4-H utilizes a ‘learn by doing’ approach that’s ideal for teaching core STEM concepts and skills.