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4-H youth exhibiting a cat to two judges.

4-H Volunteer Application

New volunteers interested in being a club leader, cloverbud leader, project leader, committee member or other local and state roles should complete this application.

Cattle graze corn residue near a farmyard in late fall.

Grazing Corn Residue: An A-maize-ing Opportunity

Corn residue is an economical feed source for cattle over the winter months and can provide an extra source of income for crop producers without detrimental effects to the land.

4-H youth talking to judge

4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

4-H Volunteers interested in chaperoning or coaching a team should complete this form.

A herd of cattle gather around a stock pond on a vast, lush grassland. Courtesy: USDA [CC BY 2.0]

SDSU Extension co-sponsoring Range Beef Cow Symposium for cattle producers

October 27, 2023

Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences will host the 28th Range Beef Cow Symposium on Dec. 13-14 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. There also will be a pre-symposium Beef Quality Assurance training on Dec. 12.

A young man sitting at a laptop discussing a project with a 4-H leader.

4-H STEM

4-H utilizes a ‘learn by doing’ approach that’s ideal for teaching core STEM concepts and skills.

Youth campers working on a project together

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.

Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

Why 4-H?

Reasons why 4-H is a great option for South Dakota youth

The South Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals present the Friend of the SDAAEP Award to the SD DANR Inspection, Compliance and Remediation employees

SD DANR receives Friend of SD Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals Award

October 27, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension agricultural professionals presented the 2023 Friend of the South Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Professionals Award to South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources employees on Sept. 26 in Pierre.

Kaylee Wheeler smiles at the camera. Her long brown hair is down, and she is standing outside in a field

SDSU Extension welcomes new Range Field Specialist

October 24, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Kaylee Wheeler as a new Range Field Specialist. She will be based out of the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center.

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SDSU Extension staff members win national agricultural association awards

October 23, 2023

South Dakota State University Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources experts were recognized nationally for their excellence in outreach and Extension programming.