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Animals

This is your site for information about 4-H Animal Projects. Throughout the year staff will post necessary forms, project requirement reminders, events, results and the tips you need to be successful with your project.

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Have you ever wondered what it means to create a healthy lifestyle? SDSU Extension is providing current, research-based information for both youth and parents.

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South Dakota 4-H

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, involving young people in urban neighborhoods, suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities. 4-H fosters an innovative, “learn by doing” approach with proven results. Young people in the 4-H program are more likely to earn better grades and go to college, more likely to be a strong part of their families and communities, and less likely to engage in risky behaviors

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SDSU Extension provides youth with the resources to become strong leaders in their communities and organizations.

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Volunteers

Volunteers are at the heart of social capital, playing a critical role in building strong communities and stronger futures. We all benefit from the investment volunteers make at State Fair, in schools, and in 4-H clubs across the state.

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4-H & Youth Articles

Dating and Your Adolescent: Part 2

Amber Letcher – 5/20/2013

Dating is an important rite of passage during adolescence. By age 17, 70% of teens report participating in a romantic relationship in the past 18 months (Carver, Joyner, & Udry, 2003). Thus, dating is a common experience among adolescents. Dating is associated with both benefits and potential risks, and understanding these risks and benefits can assist parents in supporting their teen’s development.

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4-H Teen Leadership Conference Registration Deadline Is May 15

Audrey Rider – 5/14/2013

National speaker, John Beede will present during the 4-H Teen Leadership Conference in Brookings June 4 at the campus of South Dakota State University. Registration deadline is May 15. Teens ages 13 to 18 can register for this event and the opportunity to hear John Beede present.

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2013 Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Schools

Megan Nielson – 5/13/2013

Kids interested in gaining more experience and skill level in dairy cattle judging can plan to attend FREE judging schools across the state of South Dakota. Schools will be organized and presented by SDSU Extension and South Dakota 4-H in partnership with top dairy cattle producers who will be hosting school locations.

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National 4-H Conference Delegates And Design Team Member

Audrey Rider – 5/13/2013

The National 4-H Conference held as the yearly “working conference” in Washington, D.C., had a little extra South Dakota flavor this year. In addition to the four delegates and one chaperone that come from across South Dakota, the ten person leadership team included Michael Sperry, a high school junior from Aberdeen and Peter Nielson, 4-H Youth Program Director for SDSU Extension.

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4-H T.E.A.M. (Teens as Teachers Program) Wraps Up

Suzy Geppert – 5/13/2013

The 4-H Teens as Teachers program has worked under the auspices and partnership of the 4-H Youth Development Department and SD 4-H Foundation since 2007. This program has grown and expanded through partnerships to reach teens from across South Dakota; emphasizing the importance of teens educating through advocacy and mentorship.

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