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4-H Civocacy Guide

Guidebook for being a civic advocate and engaging with elected officials.

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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

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Cool-Season Grasses of South Dakota

Fact sheet about cool-season grasses in South Dakota.

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Warm-Season Grasses of South Dakota

Fact sheet about warm-season grasses in South Dakota.

A group of attendees at the Small Business Basics course at Volga, South Dakota.

The Small Business Basics program covers an extensive list of topics, including writing or updating business plans, tax and licensing, employee relations, pricing and marketing, customer service, social media, and aspects of financing.

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Fueled for Fun!

This activity is appropriate for Pre-K-2nd grade (ages 4-7) and can be used by classrooms, small groups, or individuals.

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Advantages Of Rural Community Living

At a Stronger Economies Together session held in Midland, SD in March, I asked the question “how many of you live here because of the quality of life?” Nearly everyone in the room raised a hand. So what is it about the quality of life that we so enjoy? Is it that we don’t have to deal with the hustle and bustle of traffic in the city? Is it the peace and quiet?

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October: Recruitment

A quick start guide and additional resources for 4-H club leaders and volunteers to help with promotion and recruitment.

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Common Flowering Plants (Forbs) of South Dakota

This guide focuses on forbs, or flowering “broad-leaved” herbaceous plants, but forbs can be narrow-leaved as well.