4-H youth development

• Published: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023

Column by Chad Higgins, MU interim vice chancellor for extension and engagement, and Chris Riley-Tillman, Joanne H. Hook Dean’s Chair in Educational Renewal at the MU College of Education and Human Development. What can a 13-year-old boy from ...

• Published: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Youths from across the state took part in one of Missouri 4-H’s oldest and most popular competitions, the 4-H State Public Speaking Contest. Held on the University of Missouri campus in September, the event drew 45 youths from 27 ...

• Published: Friday, Sept. 29, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson designated Oct. 1-7, 2023, as National 4-H Week in Missouri. During the week and beyond there will be events and activities promoting the values and principles of 4-H. These include community service projects, ...

• Published: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023

SEDALIA, Mo. – Molly Archer earned high individual honors at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, Aug. 19 at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Archer, the daughter of Robert and Jamey Archer of Falcon, was the high individual in Ayrshires, ...