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4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.
Jul 16

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 2026.

Young woman playing with a toddler in a large sandbox.

SDSU Extension webinar helps farm families integrate childcare into planning

April 24, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a webinar to help farm families integrate childcare into their overall plans.

Group of children preparing for a summer swimming lesson outside the SDSU Wellness Center.

How much physical activity does my child or teen need? How much is too much?

Physical activity plays a crucial role in development for children and teens, and it's important to understand how much they need each day while also protecting them from overload and burnout.

A country garden with four raised garden beds.

New season of SDSU Extension Garden Hour starts May 5

April 23, 2026

The latest season of Garden Hour, South Dakota State University Extension’s popular webinar series for gardeners, will start on May 5, 2026.

Group of 2022 4-H Performing Arts Camp attendees singing and dancing on stage
Jun 07

South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp June 7-13, at Northern State University.

A ramp for zucchini cars to slide down
Jun 09

Whole Farm Planning - Integrating Childcare

SDSU Extension will host a workshop to help farm families integrate childcare into their whole farm plan on June 9, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. online over Zoom.

Youth and two adult helpers work with plants in box planters

SDSU Extension salutes their volunteers during National Volunteer Week

April 22, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is proud to salute its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week on April 19-25, 2026.

Sun rising over small town mainstreet.
Oct 07

Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing Workshop

SDSU Extension will host workshops on October 7 and November 4 in Mitchell, SD, for the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing program.

A girl in a black cowboy hat holds a white horse in a show ring

South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor Contests

Overview of the South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor contests and scoring matrices.

Black beef cattle at a feedbunk at an SDSU research facility.

Registration open for 2026 Siouxland Feedlot Forum

April 20, 2026

Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, 2026, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.