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The 4-H Livestock Integrity Pledge takes the refreshing approach of placing trust in 4-H parents and youth. We trust that our parents want 4-H to serve as a place for their youth to develop into contributing members of society— builders not takers. We trust that our youth want to be true 4-H’ers—desiring a good exhibition experience and willing to demonstrate personal responsibility. 

This pledge is a required component of SD4-H’s livestock education program. Prior to agreeing, please read, consider, and adopt the Livestock Integrity Pledge’s principles in your livestock management plan and show preparations. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the 605 Sires and Donors 4-H Youth Livestock Literacy Program on May 27, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at 27666 443rd Ave. Marion, SD. This Youth Livestock Literacy approved program will include a hands-on tour of the state-of-the-art facilities at 605 Sires + Donors where participants will be able to witness how conventional semen practices in the beef industry are conducted. In doing so, participants will learn about collection procedures, storage and shipment of specimens, housing of sires and donors, and more. This is a great opportunity for participants to visit and learn from a renowned sire/donor operation right here in South Dakota! The 605 Sires and Donors Team is excited to work with South Dakota youth and has graciously agreed to offer this program statewide to youth ages 8-18 as of January 1, 2025. In order to prepare for hosting this event, youth must register at the

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following link by May 22, 2025. https://forms.gle/wj5FLijo7TW5yUQDA If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Gall at deanna.gall@sdstate.edu.