Content by Kelsey Vander Wal

A white, four-dimensional 4-H clover sits next to votive candles as a table centerpiece

South Dakota 4-H announces 2026 Premier Exhibitor awards

September 24, 2026

South Dakota 4-H, a program of South Dakota State University Extension, is pleased to announce the 2026 Premier Exhibitor award winners.

Youth stand around four sheep in a small pen

Creative 4-H communities help youth experience joy of raising livestock

August 31, 2026

As populations drift off farms and into towns, some South Dakota communities have created unique opportunities for non-farm youth to experience the joy and responsibility of raising large animals.

Youth judging swing during the State 4-H Livestock Judging contest

State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon competitions in June during the South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic at the SDSU Animal Science Arena in Brookings, South Dakota.