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Children Can Learn Math and Science in the Kitchen

Now is a great time to help your child learn and understand math and science while having a fun time. The kitchen is the perfect classroom.

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South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement

Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events

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2020 State 4-H Event Cancellation List

This list aids planning and decision-making for 4-H member families and volunteers in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Camp Policies and Procedures

Throughout the manual, various policies indicate that they are in addition to the policies and procedures in place at the camping facilities. As a renter of camping facilities, SDSU Extension and South Dakota 4-H will follow all policies and procedures outlined at the facilities rented and employ any additional policies as needed.

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Bringing Home Your 4-H Goat Project

Sales and transport is a stressful time for any animal. Reducing stress factors due to transitions start before the actual purchase of your new project. Managing proper nutrition and disease management are just a couple factors to help your project get off to a great start.

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Sheep Breeds

Everyone has heard the fairytale “Baa Baa Black Sheep Have You Any Wool?” but what about the double-coated California Red, the multi-colored Katahdin sheep with hair, or the East Friesian dairy ewe that produces over 1,100 pounds of milk a year? Sheep come in different shapes, sizes, and colors and all of them provide different functions and uses for producers. These can range from meat, wool, and milk production or a combination of characteristics.

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2023 4-H Camp Policies and Releases

View Policies and Releases for 2023 4-H camps and conferences.

Group of 2022 4-H Performing Arts Camp attendees

Jun 11

South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp

SDSU Extension's 4-H program will host the South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp June 11-17 at Northern State University.

Jun 05

Teen Leadership Conference

Join us on June 5-9 for the 2023 4-H Teen Leadership Conference where we explore leadership "Through the Decades." Teen Leadership Conference is open to any teen, ages 13-18, with an interest in developing their leadership, life, workforce, and social skills.