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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.

2021 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame awards arranged on a table.

4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

The South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates adult volunteers who have dedicated themselves to making significant contributions to the development of the SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development program.

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Character Links 5 curriculum

4-H Character All Stars will implement the Character Links 5 curriculum for the 2018-19 school year. Within the curriculum five character traits are highlighted: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Kindness and Citizenship.

Youth campers working on a project together

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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South Dakota 4-H Social Skills Circular newsletter

South Dakota 4-H Social Outcome newsletter for 4-H families and club leaders

Bobbi Eide poses with her awards

Gettysburg teen competes at international range management conference

February 09, 2024

Bobbi Eide, a sophomore at Gettysburg High School, represented the South Dakota chapter of the Society for Range Management from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, 2024, at the meeting themed “Change on the Range.”

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SDSU Extension 4-H awards 2025 scholarships

September 18, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the 11 winners of its 2025 4-H state-level scholarships.

4-H youth with shooting instructor preparing to fire a rifle

State Shoot Preparation: CMP

Coaches with youth shooting in the CMP competition are encouraged to read these quick tips before state shoot.

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South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports State Plan

The South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program focuses on developing safe shooting habits in participating youth members.

Group photo at 2023 4-H Capitol Day

4-H Capitol Day

4-H Capitol Day provides an opportunity for our youth to meet and greet their state lawmakers.