Crystal Burch honored with Missouri 4-H volunteer leadership award
Crystal Burch is honored for 11+ years of service with the 2025 Missouri 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award.
Volunteers ensure 4-H youths are 'Beyond Ready' for leadership, careers, life
More than 5,700 volunteers guide 4-H youth, helping them gain skills, confidence and resilience to be ready for leadership, careers and life.
Michelle Taylor honored with Missouri 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation presents Michelle Taylor with the 2025 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Taylor is recognized for more than 19 years of service and support to 4-H in Henry County. “We are honored to recognize Michelle Taylor for her outstanding efforts on behalf of Henry County 4-H,” said Rachel Augustine, director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation.
The Closet in Edina honored with Missouri 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award
The Closet in Edina received the 2025 Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award for over eight years of service supporting youth programs in Knox County.
Dana Brown Haynes Memorial 4-H Scholarship
A new scholarship honors Dana Brown Haynes by supporting Evening Star 4-H Club youth in education and leadership.
Youths test equine knowledge at State 4-H Hippology Contest
Youth competed in the State 4-H Hippology Contest, showcasing equine knowledge in areas like anatomy and behavior.
Missouri youths lead the way at 4-H Day at the Capitol
Missouri 4-H members showcased leadership and civic engagement at the Capitol, meeting with lawmakers and advocating for youth development programs.
4-H Clover Clays Charity Shoot raises $19K for youth programs
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The third annual Missouri 4-H Clover Clays Charity Shoot raised more than $19,000 to support the Missouri 4-H Foundation. The March 16 event at the Prairie Grove Shooting Sports Complex in Columbia drew teams and sponsors from across the state for a day of competition, camaraderie and philanthropy.
4-H'ers shine at State Horse Judging Contest
FULTON, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Horse Judging Contest on March 1 drew 88 4-H members from across the state to William Woods University in Fulton. The event provided youths and their coaches the opportunity to tour the university’s facilities and learn more about its equine program from faculty and staff, said Kelsey Fuller, MU Extension state 4-H agriculture educator. Top 10 competitors, ages 8-10
Warren County 4-H'ers cook at food pantry competition in Memphis
Warren County teens showcased teamwork and creativity in a Memphis food pantry challenge, preparing dishes with surprise ingredients.
Youths compete in 4-H State Meats Judging Contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension 4-H State Meats Judging Contest on Saturday, Feb. 15, drew 60 competing 4-H members from across the state. contestants were able to develop and hone their judging skills and explore career and educational opportunities, said Kelsey Fuller, MU Extension state 4-H agriculture educator. Missouri 4-H holds the contest in partnership with the MU Meat Science Program.
Missouri 4-H'ers compete in FCS National Championship
Two Missouri teens represented statewide 4-H at the national Family & Consumer Science competition, showcasing fashion and presentation skills.
Missouri 4-H'ers compete in public speaking at Western National Roundup
Two Missouri 4-H members competed in the 2025 Western National Roundup public speaking contest, with one placing 5th in impromptu.
Missouri 4-H livestock judging team in top 10 at Western National Roundup
Missouri 4-H livestock judging team places 6th at Western National Roundup, earning top individual and team honors.
A Century of Growth: Celebrating Missouri 4-H families
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation proudly celebrates seven families as recipients of the 2024 Missouri 4-H Century Family Award. This award recognizes families who have collectively dedicated 100 years or more of membership and volunteer service to the Missouri 4-H program, showcasing their profound impact on youth development and community enrichment. 2024 Century Family Award recipients: Cass County • The Caldwell Family
Missouri youths attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta
Missouri 4-H youth attended the 2024 National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, connecting with peers through leadership, culture, and community service.
Missouri 4-H team takes third at national livestock judging contest
Clinton County 4-H team secures third place at the 2024 National Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, showcasing top-tier livestock evaluation skills.
4-H meat evaluation volunteer workshop
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The inaugural University of Missouri Extension 4-H Meat Evaluation Volunteer Workshop held on Saturday, Nov. 2, drew nearly a dozen volunteers from across the state.
Clover Gala celebrates 75 years of the Missouri 4-H Foundation
Celebrate 75 years of empowering youth at the Clover Gala, which raised over $117,000 for scholarships and programs supporting Missouri's future leaders.
Missouri 4-H State Fashion Revue
Missouri 4-H youths showcased fashion skills at the 2024 State Fashion Revue, with winners advancing to national competitions.
Youths gather for State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Missouri youth showcased public speaking skills at the State 4-H contest, competing across categories and age levels.
Gov. Parson proclaims 4-H Week in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson proclaims October 6–12 as 4-H Week in Missouri, celebrating youth leadership and community impact.
Lanes Prairie 4-H Club kicks off new year with apple butter meeting
Lanes Prairie 4-H Club starts the year with an apple butter meeting, teaching youth cooking skills and building community.
Missouri 4-H celebrates Hall of Fame inductees
SEDALIA, Mo. – The 18th annual Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony on Aug. 10, 2024, honored outstanding volunteers and supporters who have made lasting contributions to the 4-H program and the youths of Missouri.
Grant boosts 4-H Youth Futures program
University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development has received a five-year project award totaling $607,115 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Children, Youth and Families at Risk grant program. The funding, beginning September 2024, will support 4-H Hopeful Paths for Youth Futures, which provides college and career programming to middle and high school youths in Jackson, St. Louis and McDonald…