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

Yankton Teen Gains Livestock Experience Through 4-H

4-H has allowed Ellie Wagner of Yankton, S.D. to explore different aspects of life that she normally wouldn't. Even though she lives in town, her club leader helped her become involved with showing livestock.

2022 4-H Teen Leadership Conference delegates.

South Dakota 4-H Youth Attend Annual Teen Leadership Conference

September 30, 2022

The South Dakota 4-H Teen Leadership Conference was held on the SDSU campus June 6-10, 2022. Attendees were given the opportunity to develop essential skills to become young community leaders.

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South Dakota 4-H Launches Teens for Jeans Service Project

January 27, 2020

South Dakota 4-H has launched Teens for Jeans, the 2019-20 statewide community service project.

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SDSU Extension 4-H to host 2023 Teen Leadership Conference in June

April 05, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension is excited to announce the 2023 4-H Teen Leadership Conference is June 5-9 in Brookings.

A father, mother and daughter walking in a field in the countryside.

Talking With Teens and Youth During Challenging Times

Youth are regularly faced with uncertain situations, disappointments and potential mental health challenges. It is important for caring adults in their life to be able to know how to talk to them during these times.

A young man sitting at a laptop discussing a project with a 4-H leader.

Youth Research: Where to Begin

Whether working on a science fair project, writing a class report, or just looking for general information on a topic it is a good idea to become familiar with the basic practices of conducting research.

a man presenting in front of a group of young people.

Conference and Teens

Leadership development has long been a focus (and result) of the 4-H experience. SDSU Extension's 4-H program recognizes the tremendous individual and public value that results when our empowered members develop essential leadership skills.

a young man standing in front of a stack of blue jeans, holding a pair of blue jeans up.

South Dakota 4-H Recognizes Global Need Through 20/20 Vision Project

February 02, 2021

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people globally suffer from a near or distance vision impairment that could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed.

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4-H Cloverbuds Project

The 4-H Cloverbuds program, specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade, appeals to a child’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy level.

2024 SkillsX participants

2025 SkillsX by 4-H conference to explore leadership through board games

April 01, 2025

The 2025 SkillsX by 4-H conference will explore leadership through board games and strategic thinking.