4-H in NE Missouri: Getting To Know Your County
A youth specialist guides a team through mapping local schools, events, resources and demographics across NE Missouri counties.
Youths test skills at State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Youth across Missouri sharpen equine‐judging skills and compete in the State 4-H Horse Judging Contest.
Adulting 101: Building a foundation for future success
PLATTSBURG, Mo. – In February, MU Extension in Clinton County offered local teens a hands-on preview of basic skills they’ll need to navigate adulthood. During a day off from school, 20 teens, ages 14-18, attended Adulting 101 at the Clinton County Extension Center in Plattsburg. Community members, parents and extension council members had asked for such a program.
Patterson Family Foundation awards grant for 4-H youth workforce development
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Patterson Family Foundation has awarded funds to Missouri 4-H for a three-year pilot project focusing on youth workforce development, overcoming barriers to higher education and improving financial literacy. The project, which incorporates multiple 4-H programs, targets youths in the rural counties of Harrison, Livingston, Nodaway, Pettis and Vernon.
New college scholarship for Pike County 4-H'ers
A new endowed scholarship will support Pike County 4-H youth in pursuing higher education, with eligibility for those in 4-H for at least five years.
Feeling hopeful about the future: 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development results
4-H programs boost youth hope, social skills, and growth, supporting positive development and future success.
Missouri 4-H youths fall into fashion
Missouri 4-H youths showcase fashion skills at the state revue, with top winners heading to the national FCS championship.
State 4-H public speaking contest allows youths to shine
Youths statewide gathered to compete in Missouri’s annual 4-H public speaking contest, showcasing communication skills and earning awards.
Archer tops Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
Molly Archer led the Missouri 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, excelling in Ayrshires, Guernseys, and Jerseys. Justice and Melzer followed in second and third.
Missouri 4-H dairy judging team competes at All-American
Missouri 4-H dairy judging team excelled at the All-American contest, earning top spots in oral reasons and breed classes.
Missouri 4-H celebrates National 4-H Week
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, celebrations and achievement days highlighting positive impacts 4-H has had on young people and their communities, said Lupita Fabregas, senior program director for the University of…
Elevating Excellence: 2023 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees
Celebrate the 2023 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees and their lasting impact on youth, community, and leadership.
Missouri 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference
Explore career and college opportunities at a conference for high school students with workshops and skill-building activities.
More than 1,000 Missouri youths take part in 4-H Aerial Ag Challenge
Over 1,000 Missouri youth engaged in a hands-on aerial ag challenge, using drones and STEM skills to explore modern farming innovations.
Missouri 4-H hosts equine contests
SEDALIA, Mo. – At the University of Missouri Extension 2023 State 4-H Horse Public Speaking and Demonstration and Youth Equine Fine Arts and Poster contests, July 26, youths demonstrated speaking, presentation and artistic abilities while sharing their equine knowledge.
From Saline County 4-H to Mizzou Central coordinator
Kaleigh Summers brings her 4-H roots to coordinate events showcasing research, projects, and initiatives at the Missouri State Fair.
Building bridges through virtual cultural exchange
Missouri and Bangladesh youth explore culture, family, and healthy living through virtual meetings and collaborative projects.
Missouri youths compete at 2023 State 4-H Poultry Day
Missouri youths showcased poultry skills in judging, contests, and quiz bowls at the 2023 State 4-H Poultry Day.
Golfers help raise more than $91,000 at Missouri 4-H Clover Classic
Golfers raised over $91,000 at the 4-H Clover Classic to support youth programs across Missouri.
Missouri 4-H'ers raise more than 1.7 million meals to fight hunger
Youth in Missouri organized drives, fundraisers and community events to raise over 1.7 million meals statewide, boosting awareness and support for local hunger relief.
Missouri 4-H Foundation awards $87K in scholarships
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation is awarding scholarships totaling $87,000 to Missouri 4-H youths to help further their education.
Volunteers are the heart of Missouri 4-H
Missouri 4-H honors volunteers whose dedication shapes youth leadership and growth through service, mentorship, and recognition awards
Missouri 4-H youths join teens from across U.S. at Ignite by 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fourteen young innovators of tomorrow from Missouri – Luke Baugh, Brooke Cureton, Darrel Douglas, Sa’Maya Griffin, Ashlynn Hampton, Aaliyah Higgs, Keelan Jackson, Amara Johnson, Miles Neely, Harlan Pedigo, Hope Pedigo, Lily Rucker, Dallas Tumbas and Mekhi Willis Howard – recently honed their agri-science, health and STEM skills at Ignite by 4-H in Washington, D.C.
Lafayette County woman honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Emily Bergsieker is honored for 13+ years of volunteer service with Lafayette County 4-H and receives the Naomi Crouch Leadership Award.
Vernon County 4-H Alumni Association honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Vernon County 4-H Alumni Association received the Naomi Crouch Award for over a decade of volunteer service supporting youth and community.