Gregory County 4-H

06/23/2026

Today at our LEGO Workshop, the kids put their building and problem solving skills to the test! They competed to build a strong bridge that could hold books and worked together to create their own LEGO cities. Each city had to include a power source, businesses, housing, transportation, and a water source. The kids had fun being creative while learning about teamwork, engineering, and what makes up a strong city!

06/23/2026

Dog Vaccination Record Reminder

As fair season approaches, please make sure your dog's vaccination records are up to date!

County Show
If your dog's vaccinations need to be updated before your county show, please submit a current vaccination record to your county office once the vaccinations have been completed.

Region Show
If your dog's vaccinations need to be updated before the regional dog shows, staff will contact you after the August 1 FairEntry registration deadline to request an updated vaccination record. Current records must be provided to the committee before your dog will be eligible to show at a regional dog show.

If you have questions, please contact:
Nathan Skadsen — [email protected]
Wendy Sweeter — [email protected]

06/23/2026

Just a reminder that FairEntry for State Horse Show is open!

State Horse Show is Open on FairEntry! NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
FairEntry: https://www.fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23486
Stalling: www.etix.com/ticket/o/4564/SDStateFair

06/22/2026

Join us for a fun day!

We look forward to seeing you there supporting our youth while they exhibit their horsemanship!

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

Link to Access FairEntry: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23879

Please let the office know if you have any questions!

06/18/2026

Photography Workshop Part 1 was a success! Today, our youth photographers learned about the rule of thirds, lighting, backgrounds, and negative space to help capture beautiful photos. They practiced their new skills by taking pictures using their own devices and getting creative behind the camera! Next Thursday, June 25th, we’ll continue with Photography Part 2 where they will bring a print of their favorite photos they took and learn how they keep making their photos better!

A big thank you to Katie Keonig for sharing her photography knowledge and leading such a fun and creative workshop!

06/18/2026

The Courthouse will be closed tomorrow, June 19th.

06/17/2026

Tracking Market Lamb Gains Ahead of State Fair
As South Dakota State Fair approaches, now is the perfect time for exhibitors to closely monitor market lamb weight gains. Understanding how your lamb is gaining throughout the summer can help guide feeding decisions, improve rate of gain, and prepare exhibitors for weigh-backs and declared weights at the fair. According to SDSU Extension Sheep Field Specialist, Jaelyn Whaley and co-authors Becca Tullar and Erin McGlumphy, consistently tracking weight and average daily gain helps youth make informed management decisions and showcase their project animal successfully. Exhibitors are encouraged to weigh lambs regularly and adjust nutrition and exercise programs as needed to stay on target for fair goals. Proper planning and monitoring can help reduce stress at check-in and give exhibitors confidence heading into competition season. Read the full SDSU Extension article for additional tips and tools to help prepare your market lamb project for State Fair success. Follow this link to view document on market lamb rate of gain
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Prepare for the state fair and better understand market lamb gains and weigh-backs.