Youth Agriculture
All Youth Agriculture Content
Southeast Research Farm to host family event
June 17, 2025
South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce the Southeast Research Farm Family Evening for farming enthusiasts of all ages.
Range Roundup: Opportunities for Youth
There are several opportunities for youth in South Dakota to get exposed to rangeland ecology and management, with involvement from several partners across the state. Learn about some exciting opportunities offered each year!
Youth Development
SDSU Extension's youth development programs help prepare youth to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood.
A Guide to South Dakota's Rangeland and Soils Days
Fact sheet to provide an overview of the South Dakota Rangeland and Soils Days program.
SDSU Extension hosting South Dakota Swine Summit for youth
June 25, 2024
Youth interested in the swine industry are invited to participate in the 2024 South Dakota Swine Summit on June 13, 2024, on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings.
4-H Youth Experience in Animal Projects – Purposes
4-H Youth Development must place an importance on developing “youth experience” versus “contest participation and competition."
Investigating Rangeland Systems and Practices
Curriculum to teach students about the facets of rangelands.
Why 4-H?
Reasons why 4-H is a great option for South Dakota youth
Life Skills in South Dakota 4-H
Life skills are tools people use to deal with daily situations, make important decisions and enhance their quality of life.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) in South Dakota 4-H resources
About YQCA – the national program
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21 with a focus on three core pillars: food safety, animal well-being, and character development. The YQCA program is an annual certification created for youth producing and/or showing beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, meat goats, dairy goats, swine, poultry, and rabbits. The program has been designed by extension specialists and national livestock program managers to ensure it is accurate, current and relevant to the needs of the animal industry and shows, and is appropriate for youth learning levels.