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4-H, Special Foods, Youth boy and girl cooking in kitchen, State Fair

Events & Opportunities

At the state level, 4-H opportunities are generally broken into the three Cs: camps, competitions  and conferences.

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Volunteers & Supporters

In 4-H, we value and integrate our supporters in meaningful ways. If you would like to invest time, energy or resources to strengthen the next generation of young people, join us anytime!

Ellie Wagner posing next to a cow at the Yankton County Fair.

South Dakota 4-H Livestock Integrity Pledge

This pledge is a required annual component of South Dakota 4-H’s livestock education program.

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

4-H Trip Deviation Form

Before making alternative travel arrangements, parents/guardians must complete and submit this required form at least 10 calendar days prior to the start of a South Dakota (SD) 4-H sponsored event/trip when a youth wishes/needs to deviate from the posted schedule.

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Do I Have Time for a 4-H Club Treasury?

A guide sheet to help club leaders make the best decision on whether their club needs a treasury.

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.

Insufficient County Extension Partnerships

Regional centers spread throughout the state now serve as the presence for the three regionalized program areas while county offices continue serving as the main presence for South Dakota 4-H.

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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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Organizing, Chartering, Reporting, and Disbanding 4-H Clubs/Affiliates

The following procedural guidance guides local 4-H clubs and affiliates as they organize, charter, report, and eventually disband. Collectively, these practices ensure that South Dakota 4-H clubs and affiliates are meeting appropriate federal or state guidelines and program best practices.

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Appendix A - Community Club Charter Application Packet

This is an all-in-one form for community club charters, which should be completed and submitted to the local 4-H professional for initial consideration.

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Appendix B - Special Interest Club Charter Application Packet

This all-in-one form is for special interest club charters, which should be completed and submitted to the local 4-H professional for initial consideration.