Greg Buckman, president-elect of Missouri Cattlemen's Association, credits much of his success to lessons learned through University of Missouri Extension's 4-H program. Photo by Linda Geist

Mo. Cattlemen’s Association president-elect credits 4-H for his success

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Life lessons learned in 4-H continue to help the president-elect of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Greg Buckman.Buckman credits mentors such as 4-H agents Herb Roth, Phil Weeden and Frank Graham for giving him skills he uses every day. Through their example, Buckman learned the importance of leadership, public speaking and giving back to your community.

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Missouri 4-H Foundation awards 67 scholarships

COLUMBIA, Mo. – On Sept. 29 the Missouri 4-H Foundation awarded 67 scholarships totaling $73,550 to 4-H youth throughout the state.

Boone County Commission recently recognized livestock teams from the county. Among the honorees were the 4-H Senior Livestock Judging Team members Aaron Mott, Wyatt Thompson, Elise Bailey and Derek Strawn.Photo courtesy of Rebecca Mott

Boone County Commission recognizes youth livestock judging teams

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Boone County Commission recently recognized Boone County 4-H Senior Livestock Judging Team and Columbia FFA Livestock Judging Team. Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing the teams for placing first in state competitions in 2017.

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Local youth join with 4-H leaders, Bayer employees to learn why 'Science Matters'

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – To cultivate the next generation of leaders in science, Bayer is partnering with 4-H to bring Bayer employees and 4-H volunteers together to work with young people and show why science matters to everyone through the “Science Matters” program.

From left, dairy judging team members Daryin Sharp, Ellie Wantland, Grant Groves and Lora Wright, and coaches Ted Probert and Karla Deaver. Missouri 4-H

Missouri 4-H dairy judging team third at national contest

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Missouri 4-H had its best finish since 1998 in the 2017 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Oct. 2 at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.The team finished third in a field of 22 teams, and placed in the top five in four of five breeds and oral reasons, qualifying for international competition, said Karla Deaver, University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth development specialist.