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.
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.
Laclede County man honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Brian McKimmey was honored with the 2023 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award for over 16 years of service to youth and community.
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.
Missouri youths test skills at State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Missouri youths sharpen horse judging skills and compete in a state 4-H contest, gaining experience in evaluation and agriculture.
Youths test horse knowledge at State 4-H Hippology Contest
Missouri 4-H youth competed in a state hippology contest, testing horse anatomy, behavior and equipment knowledge.
Missouri 4-H'ers compete at 2023 Western National Roundup
Eight Missouri 4-H youth competed at the 2023 Western National Roundup in Denver, placing in speaking, fashion and livestock judging.
Marking a 100-year legacy for 7 Missouri 4-H families
Seven Missouri families are honored for a combined 100+ years of dedication and service in 4-H programs.
Applications open for Missouri 4-H Foundation scholarships
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation is accepting applications for current or former Missouri 4-H members pursuing postsecondary study. Applications must be completed on or before March 1, 2023. Missouri 4-H youths are encouraged to showcase their personal growth and development as well as career goals on their scholarship applications. For details, visit muext.us/4Hscholarships.
Ina Linville inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
Ina Linville is honored in the National 4-H Hall of Fame for decades of leadership and contributions to youth development.
Missouri 4-H places first at All-American Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
Missouri 4-H dairy team wins first at the All-American Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, with all members ranking in the top 20.
BTC Bank supports Missouri 4-H financial ed program
Youth across Missouri gain hands-on financial education via a new household finance simulator for ages 13-18, supported by BTC Bank.
4-H Foundation endowment funds reaching many Missouri counties
County endowment funds created by the Missouri 4-H Foundation have had a significant impact on many Missouri counties within the last year. The Foundation currently manages six county endowment funds benefiting Barton, Callaway, Dade, Henry, Pike and St. Charles counties.
4-H primitive camping at Wurdack
COOK STATION, Mo. – Five Missouri 4-H youths took part in a first-ever primitive camping experience June 16-17 at the University of Missouri’s Wurdack Extension and Engagement Center in Cook Station. The campers were Neva Trosper, of Dent County, and Annabelle Edmonds, Connor Briggs, Wyatt Bobo and Evan Haberberger, all of Franklin County.
Golfers raise more than $76,000 for Missouri 4-H
Golfers raised over $76,000 at the 4-H Clover Classic, supporting youth programs and development across Missouri.
4-H youths test skills at 2022 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
FULTON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, April 9, drew 70 4-H members to compete at William Woods University in Fulton. The 4-H delegation was greeted by newly appointed William Woods University President Jeremy Moreland. After the contest, youths and coaches toured the facilities and learned more about the university’s equine program from faculty and students.
4-H youths test knowledge at State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Horse Bowl Contest, April 10, drew 19 youths from across the state to the MU campus to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related topics. Top junior competitors (ages 8-10 only) First, Paige Harris, Callaway County. Second, Edith Carson, Boone County. Top junior competitors (ages 8-13)
Henry County 4-H’er goes to Capitol Hill for National Ag Day Student Leadership Program
Henry County 4-H member visits Capitol Hill to advocate for agriculture through the National Ag Day Student Leadership Program.