SDSU Extension Hamlin County 4-H

08/20/2026

We’re shining the spotlight on our Sheep & Goat exhibitors as we continue looking back at an incredible Achievement Days!

08/19/2026

August Newsletter with State Fair information!

08/19/2026

‼️State Fair Livestock Exhibitors, take a look‼️

State Fair is around the corner!🎡

We are so excited to see our 4-H'ers on the grounds, and we want our families to be best prepared before arriving. Please join us for the State Fair Exhibitor Q&A Webinar that will take place Monday, August 24th starting at 6:00 pm CT.

Agenda and rolling order is as follows:
🍀6pm to 6:10pm State 4-H State Fair General Updates
🐓Poultry
🐰Rabbits
🐮Dairy
🐐Meat Goats
🐑Sheep
🐷Swine
🐂Beef

There will be a chance to ask our species co-chairs questions about State Fair. Make sure to register using the link below.
🔗https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/state-fair-exhibitor-qa-webinar

08/19/2026

Our Achievement Days celebrations continue with two of our livestock projects- Beef & Swine!
A big congratulations to every 4-H member who have put in the work with your projects. From getting projects ready for the ring to demonstrating what they’ve learned, our exhibitors should be proud of their accomplishments!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to all of our Dairy & Companion Animal exhibitors and winners! Your commitment to your projects and the skills you’ve gained along the way are something to be proud of.

08/18/2026

Over the next couple of days, we’ll be recognizing the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our Hamlin County 4-H members at Achievement Days!
Congratulations to all of our Rabbit & Poultry exhibitors and winners!

08/17/2026

Sweet 16 results are in! What an incredible showing by our Hamlin 4-H livestock exhibitors in Aberdeen today!

Rylan Thue
• Breeding Gilt — 2nd
• Market Hog — 1st
• Champion Senior Swine Showman

Easton Ebbers
• Breeding Ewe — 1st
• Market Goat — 3rd

Maliya Mikkelson
• Market Lamb — 2nd
• Champion Senior Sheep Showman

Bodie Beare
• Breeding Doe — 1st
• Champion Senior Goat Showman

Rylan Thue
• Breeding Heifer — 6th

Paisley Namken
• Market Steer — 9th
• Champion Junior Beef Showman

We are SO proud of all of our exhibitors! 💚The hours spent feeding, fitting, practicing, and learning all came together in the show ring. Keep up the hard work, Hamlin County 4-H!

08/14/2026

Good Luck at the State 4-H Rodeo!

Good luck to all of our Hamlin County 4-H members competing at the State 4-H Rodeo in Fort Pierre! We are proud of all the hard work, dedication, and practice you have put in to get here.

Have fun, stay safe, and ride hard!

We’ll be cheering you on!

08/13/2026

Congrats to everyone who competed in the 4-H regional rodeos this summer

08/12/2026

HUGE thank you to Agwrx Cooperative for an amazing donation!