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State Horse Show, Judging and Hippology

View contestant resources and results from the State 4-H Horse Show, Judging and Hippology contests.

South Dakota 4-H Program Director Tim Tanner with a group of 4-H youth on the grand staircase inside the South Dakota State Capitol.

South Dakota 4-H’ers Engage in Second Annual 4-H Legislative Session

November 24, 2021

A state-level civic and governmental education program, the second annual South Dakota 4-H Legislature Program concluded Oct. 16, with an in-person debate session held at the South Dakota State Capitol building in Pierre.

Carter Effling holding a goat over his shoulders at a 4-H event.

Carter Effling’s 4-H Journey

Marshall County 4-H member Carter Effling has been involved in many aspects of 4-H over the past eight years. He is a great example of a 4-Her who works hard and helps others so they can grow and learn.

A chalkboard background with a icons on it that symbolize a variety of career areas

Career Conversations: Exploring My Future in the 605

Career Conversations features interviews with South Dakota professionals inspiring teachers and youth to explore occupations at their own pace.

Citizenship Washington Focus delegates and chaperones in the U.S. Senate Chamber with Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds and Governor Kristi Noem.

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)

CWF is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for thousands of 4-H’ers hosted in Washington D.C. each summer.

Group of youth learning how to make outdoor kits

ETHICS SD

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

SDSU Extension 4-H members win at Western National Roundup

February 29, 2024

It was a strong showing for SDSU Extension 4-H members, including a grand champion finish for Delaney Zoss from Sanborn County, who won the horse division’s individual demonstration for her talk on equine color genetics.

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

Oct 25

Food Science Workshop for Youth

Join SDSU Extension 4-H in partnership with SDSU’s Dairy and Food Science department as we dive into the delicious world of food science.

Hope Baysinger presenting a special foods project at a table.

Gaining Life Skills and Helping Those in Need

Hope Baysinger, a fourth-generation 4-H member out of Sanborn County, S.D., credits 4-H for teaching her valuable life skills and giving her opportunities to help those in need.