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![silhouette of rangeland plants against a sunset](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-57-Range-Management.jpg)
4-H Range Management Project
South Dakota is made up of millions of acres of pasture and rangelands. Experience the different plants and animals that make them up and learn how to manage their interaction to preserve the resources for our future and enjoy them in the present!
![two male and one female 4-H youth inspecting a robotics control program on a laptop](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-58-Robotics.jpg)
4-H Robotics Project
Robots combine aspects of design, mechanics, and electronics together to manufacture materials, travel where humans can’t, collect data, and aid people with disabilities. Join or start a 4-H robotics club, participate in the 4-H robotics challenge, or exhibit a robotics project.
![a fireman's jacket and helmet](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-59-Safety.jpg)
4-H Safety Project
The Safety 4-H project area is designed for youth to gain the knowledge and skills to prevent injuries and accidents and how to get assistance when they occur. Become familiar with areas including but not limited to farm and rural safety, fire safety, injury and illness prevention, kitchen safety, internet and technology use, and environmental safety.
![group of young women standing by a table of donated items](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-60-Service-Learning.jpg)
4-H Service Learning Project
Can you find a need in your community? Do you want to volunteer your time, resources and talents to find solutions? Service learning might be the perfect project for you!
![three female 4-H youth showing wool sheep](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-61-Sheep-Wool_0.jpg)
4-H Sheep & Wool Project
Do you love sheep? Well, the 4-H Sheep Animal project area might be the perfect fit for you! 4-H members can learn the aspects of caring for sheep, such as management, production, marketing, showing, and evaluation.
![fishing net and rod next to tackle box](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-62-Social-Recreation-Skills.jpg)
4-H Social Recreation Skills Project
Hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing are just a few things you can do outside to get in touch with nature. The social recreation skills project area enables youth to gain a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors and nature.
![two female youth inspecting a plant in a pasture](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-63-Soil-Conservation.jpg)
4-H Soil & Soil Conservation Project
In this project area, members can investigate the importance of soil to the ecosystem and agriculture production, and explore how human and natural activities impact soil characteristics and health.
![male 4-H youth preparing a salad in a silver mixing bowl](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-64-Special-Foods.jpg)
4-H Special Foods Contest Project
The 4-H special foods contest is your door to an epic culinary adventure. Explore resources at your fingertips: Facebook, Pinterest, or Grandma’s cookbooks.
![black and white pig being shown at a 4-H competition](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-65-Swine.jpg)
4-H Swine Project
The swine project teaches why people raise swine, how to select a pig for your project, feeding and caring for your pig, learning about swine behavior, parts of a pig and how to fit and show swine.
![male youth participating in an artificial insemination demonstration](/sites/default/files/2019-03/02-05-01-66-Veterinary-Science.jpg)
4-H Veterinary Science Project
The veterinary science 4-H project area connects a love for animals with an interest in science. Explore the many careers in animal and veterinary science, study the health and anatomy of animals, understand animal health in relation to humans, and learn through experience how to care for an animal.