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Projects & Resources

For schools, this page serves as a compendium of evidence-based curricula that our local 4-H professionals can teach or share. This page provides parents and volunteers with project resources and easy-to-digest “hot sheets” for navigating the latest trends/issues affecting youth.

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SDSU Extension 4-H donates 894 care kits to people in need

November 22, 2024

For the project, members collected personal hygiene items and packaged them into Clover Care Kits. The kits contained hygiene items like a bath towel, washcloth, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo/conditioner, soap and deodorant. 4-H members and their families donated 894 kits to organizations that serve people in need across the state.

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South Dakota 4-H Announces 2022 State Scholarship Recipients

August 15, 2022

Ten South Dakota 4-H members have been selected as the 2022 South Dakota 4-H State Scholarship recipients.

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4-H Exploring the Treasures of 4-H Curriculum Project

Are you a new 4-H member and don’t really know where to start in 4-H? The Exploring the Treasures of 4-H curriculum introduces youth in 2nd through 4th grade to the world of 4-H.

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4-H Food Science Project

If you have ever baked a cake or even eaten an apple, you have taken part in food science. Food science encompasses how our body utilizes food (nutrition) as well as what changes food goes through on its way to our plates (food safety and preparation).

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4-H Meat Goat Project

Join this fast paced growing sector of the agriculture industry—market goats! Learn about breeds, husbandry, showmanship, nutrition, reproduction and much more!

Five Individuals Selected for Induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame

January 09, 2023

A group of five individuals has been selected for induction into the South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame.

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4-H Horse Project

Saddle up for the Horse 4-H project area! Become experienced in horse nutrition, handling, safety, and care. Participate in the county horse program and show to learn riding techniques, patterns, and showmanship

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South Dakota 4-H Announces 2022 Shooting Sports Scholarship Recipients

August 03, 2022

The South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports Committee awarded six scholarships to youth in the South Dakota 4-H Shooting Sports program.

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A Guide to South Dakota's Rangeland and Soils Days

Fact sheet to provide an overview of the South Dakota Rangeland and Soils Days program.