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Gearing Up for State Fair: Understanding Market Lamb Gains

Prepare for the state fair and better understand market lamb gains and weigh-backs.

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Guidelines for 4-H Cloverbud Volunteers

Guidelines for 4-H Volunteers planning activities for Cloverbud-aged youth.

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Babysitting Workshop

Babysitting Workshop Curriculum to teach youth the skills, knowledge, and responsibility needed to provide safe and effective childcare.

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South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor Contests

Overview of the South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor contests and scoring matrices.

SDSU Extension 4-H recognizes volunteers during 2025 State Fair

September 23, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce that the 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame and 4-H Shooting Sports Hall of Fame will add six individuals on Aug. 31, 2025, during the 2025 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. In addition, eight individuals will be recognized for their outstanding 4-H volunteer service.

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About 4-H

Learn about SDSU 4-H mission, values, history and initiatives. Discover the 4-H essential elements, learning model, and life skills that 4-H members will obtain through hands on learning. Discover the many different science, health, agriculture and citizenship projects available in the 4-H programs.

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South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors Attend National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living and 4-H Healthy Habits Conference

March 23, 2020

Three South Dakota State 4-H Ambassadors joined other teen leaders from across the country at the 4-H Healthy Habits Conference and National 4-H Summit on Healthy Living to learn how to be advocates for promoting healthy lifestyle choices in their communities.

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SDSU Extension 4-H youth enjoy day at the Capitol

March 24, 2026

More than 75 youth and supporters enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about state history and government during the 2026 4-H Capitol Day on Feb. 20.

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

SDSU Extension 4-H to recognize volunteers during 2024 State Fair

August 23, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce it will recognize 12 volunteers on Sept. 1, 2024, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron.

A young girl with a notebook observing a sprig of flower blossoms.

Citizen Science in Your Own Backyard With Phenology

Have you ever noticed the first buds breaking on the trees outside? Perhaps you have made note of when you see the first robin of the spring? If so, then you have been studying phenology without even knowing it.