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4-H Youth Development Newsletter

The SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development newsletter is your source for South Dakota 4-H events and deadlines, volunteer resources, youth development tools and updates from our great programs around the state.

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New Technology for an Old Problem

One of the last projects I was involved with as coordinator for the Lower James River Watershed Project was the installation of a deep pit monoslope barn for a feedlot operation near Alexandria, SD. A deep pit confinement barn is a manure storage system that employs slatted flooring with pit manure storage underneath.

Barns, Beef Cattle

Cover for the 2019 SDSU Extension 4-H Horse Show Guide cover

State Horse Show

View the horse show guide, forms and horse advisory council information.

4-H Horse Show

Horse judging, 4-H, Horse Show

State Horse Show Results & Recognition

4-H members have the opportunity to showcase their horse project work at the annual South Dakota State 4-H Horse Show.

4-H Horse Show, 4-H Results

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State Dog Show Results & Recognition

View results from the annual 4-H State Dog Show.

4-H Dog Show, 4-H Results

White dog with teal collar running down path.

State Dog Show

South Dakota 4-H dog project members exhibit their accomplishments during the State Dog Show, held annually in Huron, SD.

4-H Dog Show

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State Livestock Judging

4-H youth are given the opportunity to develop critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills through the livestock judging project.

4-H Livestock Judging, 4-H Livestock Skill-a-Thon

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

State Fair Results & Recognition

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county achievement days and State Fair competitions.

4-H State Fair, 4-H Results

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Volunteer Policies & Forms

These policies and forms provide useful information for volunteers.

Volunteer, 4-H Volunteers

2019 Beginner Livestock Skill-A-Thon Top-5 Individuals holding their awards.

State Livestock Judging & Skill-a-Thon Results & Recognition

View results from the annual 4-H state livestock judging and skill-a-thon competitions.

4-H Livestock Judging, 4-H Livestock Skill-a-Thon, 4-H Results