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4-H Policy and Procedure Overview

This overview provides the overarching guidance for South Dakota 4-H polices and procedures.

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SDSU Extension 4-H excels at 2026 Western National Roundup

February 06, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth excelled at the 2026 Western National Roundup, winning the overall high state award in the Horse Classic.

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SD teams win at national range, homesite judging contest

June 05, 2026

Two South Dakota teams won first place in the 4-H Range and Homesite categories at the 2026 National Land, Range and Homesite judging contest.

2026 Rangeland and Soil Days Contest brings 115 youth to Belle Fourche

June 30, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that 115 youth participated in the 42nd annual Rangeland and 21st annual Soil Days contests on June 9-10, 2026, in Belle Fourche.

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SDSU Extension 4-H youth compete well at national shooting sports event

July 13, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth brought home top honors from the 2026 4 H Shooting Sports National Championships on June 21-26, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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SD team ties for 2nd at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships

July 19, 2024

Thirty-five youth representing South Dakota State University Extension 4-H competed at the national championships from June 24-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska. The annual competition drew 708 youth from 40 states to demonstrate their abilities in archery and shooting across multiple disciplines.