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4-H Water & Water Conservation Project
Water is essential to support life on Earth. Conservation is an important practice that ensures we have enough water, and preserving water quality keeps our water supply clean and free of pollution. Why is water important to you?

4-H Dairy Cattle Project
Whether you enjoy drinking a cold glass of milk or just really like cows, the dairy cattle project area is for you! Get hands on experience by caring for, milking, and feeding your dairy cattle.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) in South Dakota 4-H resources
About YQCA – the national program
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth producing and/or showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows, and is appropriate for youth learning levels.

4-H Beef Project
Through the 4-H beef project, members can learn how to feed, care for, and keep accurate records of one or more head of cattle.

4-H Videography Project
In this project area, youth can learn to use the video setting on a camera, plan scenes and transitions for a video, develop skills in capturing quality video, and edit clips to make a complete video.

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.

SDSU Extension presence growing in Sioux Falls-area youth development programs
May 26, 2023
The SDSU Extension team based in the Sioux Falls Regional Office is working to provide quality education and programming for youth in the Sioux Falls area.

STEM on a Dime
Resources for quality science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities that are inexpensive.
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.

4-H Dairy Goats Project
Did you know that dairy goats produce milk, mohair, and meat? 4-H members can learn skills in handling, caring for, and training a goat. Youth can also learn more about nutrition and safety.