Content by Jennifer Ringkob

Assortment of healthy animal and plant-based protein food sources.

4-H Flavorful

4-H Flavorful is an interactive nutrition and culinary education program designed to empower youth to take the lead in preparing and sharing healthy meals with their families.

4-H professionals recognized at a national conference smile for the camera

SDSU Extension 4-H professionals recognized at national conference

December 05, 2023

SDSU Extension 4-H professionals were recognized for their contributions to South Dakota youth at the 2023 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals conference.

Group of teens learning at the 4-H Healthy Habits training in Washington, D.C.

Leadership Level-Up Hot Sheet

This hot sheet compiles the many opportunities available to young people in South Dakota 4-H to ‘level-up’.

Overhead view of State Fair 4-H exhibits

August: The Big Picture

A quick start guide about focusing on the big picture and all of the steps to complete a project.

female 4-H youth reviewing paperwork at a table

January: Action Makes Leaders

A quick start guide and additional resources about achieving excellence with their project areas and passions.

Overhead view of State Fair 4-H exhibits

May: Achievement Days

A quick start guide for achievement days and fairs.

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.

September: Recognition

A quick start guide and additional resources for recognition.

4-H volunteer discussing an exhibit with two 4-H youth.

July: Learn by Doing

A quick start guide and additional resources for the process of doing.

Ellie Wagner posing next to a cow at the Yankton County Fair.

June: Club Project or Event

A quick start guide and additional resources for Club Projects or Events.

4-H, Special Foods, Youth boy and girl cooking in kitchen, State Fair

April: Health

A quick start guide and additional resources for promoting healthy lifestyles.