Franklin County currently has the largest 4-H enrollment numbers in the state with over 680 members and over 250 volunteers, in 18 clubs. Check out our clubs page to find a group near you, and our newsletter to see what's happening.
FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTERS
Local fairs
Franklin County 4-H members have many fair opportunities to show what they have learned in their 4-H club work. Listed below are the various fairs. If you will be showing a food animal at any of the fairs in the state you must attend a Show Me Quality Assurance Training.
- Franklin County Fair
- Meramec Community Fair
- New Haven Community Youth Fair
- Gasconade County Fair
- Missouri State Fair
Clover Kids - Franklin County
Clover Kids introduces 5- to 7- year-olds to the 4-H experience. In Clover Kids, children learn how to get along with others, work in groups and explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids are eligible to raise poultry and/or rabbits and can show at local fairs and shows. Clover Kids are not required to have SMQA (Show-Me Quality Assurance) certification to be eligible to show. Clover Kids can also enter items in the 4-H exhibit hall at local fairs. Day camps are also available to Clover Kids during summer months. Many 4-H clubs offer Clover Kids.
About 4-H
4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 18, and adults together to learn everyday skills through hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon our community. Through 4-H, young people learn to meet the diverse challenges of today’s world, build self-confidence, learn responsibility and make positive decisions.