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From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to STEM activities, 4-H youth in Charles Mix County are proving they are not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5-11, 2025, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full of opportunity and change.
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Rapid City (September 30) - To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy. This fall, 456 South Dakota FFA members from 89 chapters will receive their own FFA jackets - carrying forward that long-standing tradition of pride, dignity and honor. Jackets were sponsored by various individuals through the SD FFA Foundation program, welcoming new members into the fabric of FFA. FFA members filled out the Blue Jackets Bright Futures FFA Jacket Program application, answering short essay questions about their FFA experience and goals, competing to earn their own FFA jacket instead of purchasing one. 2025 recipients are:
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Join our first ever Halloween Coloring Contest!
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Congratulations to all our Charles Mix County 4-Hers who went and represented the county at the State Fair!
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