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Content by Regina Bakley

36 youth and about 10 adults wearing blue shirts sit and stand around the South Dakota flag

SDSU Extension 4-H youth compete well at national shooting sports event

July 13, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H youth brought home top honors from the 2026 4 H Shooting Sports National Championships on June 21-26, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Map of 4-H regions in South Dakota

SDSU Extension 4-H launches regional support for county operations

December 16, 2024

SDSU Extension has organized operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and West. Each region consists of about 16 counties and is supported by an assigned regional youth educator.

male youth giving a how-to demonstration

Communications Project

Hot sheet to promote the Communications Project Area to youth while providing tips and tricks on how to effectively prepare a public presentation.

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.