South Dakota 4-H members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of state events and educational opportunities.
State Events
State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-a-Thon
View resources and results from the State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-a-Thon competitions held Sept. 16–17, 2022 in Brookings, South Dakota.
State Shooting Sports
View important dates, updates, results and resources for state shooting sports events.
State Fair
View schedules, resources and results for the 2023 South Dakota State Fair taking place Aug. 31-Sept. 4 in Huron, South Dakota.
State Dog Show
View contestant resources and results for the State 4-H Dog Show.
State Horse Show, Judging and Hippology
View contestant resources and results from the State 4-H Horse Show, Judging and Hippology contests.
State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging
View resources and information for State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging.
State 4-H Rodeo Resources
View the documents and forms to participate in the State 4-H Rodeo.
Science of Agriculture
The 4-H Science of Agriculture will engage 6th – 12th grade youth in exploring and developing science-based solutions to agricultural challenges in their communities. Youth will:
- Get excited about and interested in agriculture and STEM.
- Have a greater understanding and knowledge of food production and its importance in our economy and world.
- Gain 21st Century skills, including technology, health, business and economic literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, initiative and self-direction.
- Consider and connect with agricultural-related studies at the university level, while being exposed to and exploring future careers in agriculture.
Upcoming Events
4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule
SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2023.
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4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule
SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2023.
2023 4-H Camp Policies and Releases
View Policies and Releases for 2023 4-H camps and conferences.
Fifty-six 4-H Members Win Premier Exhibitor Awards for 2022
December 02, 2022
Fifty-six South Dakota 4-H members won Premier Exhibitor Awards this year in their respective animal projects.