Hanson County 4-H - SDSU Extension

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Hanson Extension Office and Hanson Courthouse will be closed for Memorial Day. DNA Envelopes can be dropped off in the drop box on the west side of the courthouse. Animals need to be entered by June 1 11:59pm.

05/13/2026

Happy Graduation Week to our two graduating seniors! Congratulations to Trent Kayser and Landon Berg! We wish you the best in your future plans.

05/12/2026

⏰ Time is ticking—just 20 days left to register your animals in 4-H Online!
This applies to ALL species:
🐶 Dogs
🐾 Companion animals
🐰 Rabbits
🐔 Poultry
🐴 Horses
🐑 Sheep
🐐 Meat goats/Dairy Goats
🥛 Dairy
🐖 Swine
🐄 Beef
🚨 Important Deadline – June 1 (No Exceptions):
• All animals must be entered in 4-H Online
• DNA envelopes must be submitted to the office
• YHL must be completed for horse projects
YLL's must be completed by July 1st.
These are FIRM deadlines—NO extensions will be given. Plan ahead and make sure everything is completed on time so you don’t miss out! Hanson Extension Office will be open Saturday, May 2nd from 9-11 for the YLL if you need to stop in.
Questions? Stop by during office hours or by emailing Penny at [email protected]! Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Reminders will start picking up until everyone is in.
✅ Don’t wait until the last minute—check it off your list today!

05/05/2026

The FCS Summer Series is returning for year two! Check out hands-on learning activities in the areas of Food & Cooking, Interior Design & Housing and Sewing & Clothing this summer!

Choose 1, 2 or all 3 sessions! All sessions are 9 a.m. to Noon.

• Wednesday, May 27: Food & Cooking at The Good Earth Farm, Lennox: Tour, learn about food safety, make your own pizza & trivia (limit 20)
• Thursday, June 25: Interior Design & Housing at Thornton Flooring, Tea: Tour, create your own design ideas collection & trivia
• Thursday, July 9: Sewing & Clothing at Bella & Birch, Tea: Tour, learn about alterations & trivia

Register by May 25 at https://www.lincolncountysd.gov/FormCenter/4H-7/FCS-Summer-Series-106

Call 605-367-5655 or 605-764-2756 with questions.

05/05/2026

The South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic will be held June 15-16 at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.

05/04/2026

Don't forget to sign up for dog practices! Dogs will need to be uploaded to 4-H online by June 1.

05/04/2026

Thank you to Dr. Audrey from Creekside Vet in Mitchell for coming out to complete our Youth Livestock Literacy! Kids got to learn about food safety and vaccinations.

04/30/2026

⏰ Time is ticking—just 31 days left to register your animals in 4-H Online!

This applies to ALL species:
🐶 Dogs
🐾 Companion animals
🐰 Rabbits
🐔 Poultry
🐴 Horses
🐑 Sheep
🐐 Meat goats/Dairy Goats
🥛 Dairy
🐖 Swine
🐄 Beef

🚨 Important Deadline – June 1 (No Exceptions):
• All animals must be entered in 4-H Online
• DNA envelopes must be submitted to the office
• YHL must be completed for horse projects

YLL's must be completed by July 1st.

These are FIRM deadlines—NO extensions will be given. Plan ahead and make sure everything is completed on time so you don’t miss out! Hanson Extension Office will be open Saturday, May 2nd from 9-11 for the YLL if you need to stop in.

Questions? Stop by during office hours or by emailing Penny at [email protected]! Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm 12:30pm-4:30pm.

Reminders will start picking up until everyone is in.

✅ Don’t wait until the last minute—check it off your list today!

04/30/2026

Date: May 27, 2026 Time: Either 10:00 am - 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Hutchinson County Fairgrounds, Tripp, SD Please complete the form once for each youth you are registering. When registering multiple youth, complete the form with the first youth's information, submit, and then click....