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Shooting sports driving growth in SDSU Extension 4-H program
July 19, 2024
Though not a new 4-H program, SDSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports has seen a steady uptick in interest in recent years. In 2023, the team saw one of its best showings at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships with a third-place finish in the team sweepstakes award. And they’re itching to go back.
SD 4-H team wins national land and range judging contest
May 29, 2024
The Haakon/Bennett County 4-H range judging team won first place at the 2024 National Land and Range Judging Contest held from April 30 to May 2, 2024, in El Reno, Oklahoma. Team members include Bennett County’s Emily Zickrick and Haakon County’s Colden Kramer, Ashley Schriever and Tara Schofield.
Better Sleep
Hot sheet with tip for better sleep for 4-H youth/clubs
South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Recipe Book 2021-2024
The South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Cookbook features recipes from 4-H youth who participated in the Special Foods Contest and received a purple ribbon at the South Dakota State Fair between 2021 – 2024.
4-H Special Foods Contest Flash Cards
Special Foods Contest flashcards to help project participants study for the State 4-H Special Foods Contest.
South Dakota youth earn high marks at 2025 National Range, Land and Homesite judging contests
May 30, 2025
South Dakota youth once again placed well at the National Range Judging and National Land and Homesite Judging contests held May 1 in El Reno, Oklahoma.
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2025 Rangeland and Soil Days contest hosts 133 youth
July 10, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that 133 youth participated in the 41st annual Rangeland and 20th annual Soil Days contests on June 10-11, 2025, in Belle Fourche.
SDSU Extension 4-H accepting hunting skills, recurve archery team applications for 2026
July 21, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is accepting applications for the hunting skills and recurve archery teams that will compete at the 2026 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
SDSU Extension 4-H youth win 1st place at 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
July 23, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth who competed at the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships this year once again scored exceptionally well, including a first-place finish by Caden Chelmo of Brule County and the air pistol team.