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Engaging youth as valued, contributing members of their communities in partnership with caring adults.

Missouri 4-H Foundation

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is the private resource partner of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. Our mission is to maximize 4-H youth development through resource acquisition and management.

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Lawrence County Youth Fair

Event date: June 3, 2021 - June 5, 2021

Freistatt, MO

The University of Missouri Extension partners with local citizens and groups to support/host community, county, and regional livestock shows and fairs. These partnerships bring together community members, 4-H members/families, and FFA ...

Platte County 4-H Contest Day

Event date: June 5, 2021

Event time: | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kansas City, MO

This event provides members an opportunity to participate in various county contests, such as Demonstration, Fashion Revue, Interview Skills, Public Speaking, and more. Clover Kids (5-7) can participate at the county level, while Club Members (8-18) ...

Platte County 4-H Youth Soccer Clinic (Youth Ages 5-12)

Event date: June 8, 2021 - June 10, 2021

Platte City, MO

Platte County 4-H is hosting a FREE three-day recreational soccer clinic for youth ages 5-12 on June 8 - 10 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Free soccer ball for youth participants (first registered, limited quantity).The location is Platte Ridge Park (17130 MO ...

Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair

Event date: June 12, 2021 - July 19, 2021

Higginsville, MO

Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair activities start June 12 with Achievement Day, following by the Horse Show on June 26 with the majority of the events taking place July 10-19.Registration instructions:Registration form for Achievement Day are found in ...

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Mizzou Collegiate 4-H restructuring to engage all Missouri postsecondary institutions

Published: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Members of the Mizzou Collegiate 4-H club have voted to create a statewide Missouri Collegiate 4-H Council. The existing Mizzou Collegiate 4-H organization will be a chapter under the new council.The creation of the Missouri ...

4-H: All Access - Bringing Community Club Concepts to the World of Afterschool

Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The Issue In the state of Missouri, and many other states, traditionally 4-H has been delivered in community clubs that are family based and operate outside of any school, church, or other identifying community. This Community Club model has proven ...

Impact of 4-H Programming: A Ten-year Review

Published: Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The IssueYouth involved in 4-H have the opportunity to be members from ages eight to eighteen. According to a 2009 study from Tufts University, 4-H youth appear to have higher levels of developmental assets that are found to be most important in ...

Missouri 4-H faculty share expertise in national journals

Published: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H faculty have recently shared their expertise and influence nationally about issues as diverse as programming for youths who are homeless and the decision-making process behind going to the State Fair in the midst of a ...

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Tackling the Tough Skills Training 2020

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Tackling the Tough Skills is a self-paced course designed with you in mind. This course is about where you've been, what you've learned from experiences, and how to use this information to build a better life. Explore topics that will help you ...

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2018-2019 4-H Clover Catalog

2019 4-H Sportfishing State Event Results (PDF)

Results from the 2019 4-H Sportfishing State event.

2019-2020 Vernon County 4-H Club Leaders (PDF)

4-H Club info and charter review (LG920) (PDF)

LG920 - fillable PDF for requesting to start a 4-H chapter in your area.

4-H Volunteer Professional Development Grant Application (DOCX)

Now known as the 4-H Volunteer Professional Development Endowment Fund, the Country Store Endowment Fund was established under direction of former 4-H youth development specialist Mary Jo Williams with the intent that funds would be utilized to ...

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