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…
Missouri 4-H'ers celebrate summer's best story at the State Fair
SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair offers an opportunity for members to exhibit their skills in the 4-H Building, their showmanship in the livestock arenas and their character through demonstrations. For many, this is a culminating experience that affects youths beyond just the premium and ribbon.
Angelo tops State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
SEDALIA, Mo. – Lexi Angelo earned high individual honors at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held Aug. 17 at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.
4-H College and Career Pathways Conference helps youths find their voices
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Center for Youth Development welcomed 50 middle- and high-school-aged 4-H’ers at its 22nd annual 4-H College and Career Pathways Conference on the MU campus this July.
Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club memories and memorabilia
A 1930s-era cap and sewing project from a rural youth, paired with a memoir, offer a vivid glimpse into a young woman’s creative beginnings and journey into adulthood.
Boxes for the Brave: 4-H volunteer event at the Missouri State Fair
On Military Appreciation Day, 4-H members and the public packed care packages for 250 Missouri soldiers stationed overseas.
Youths demonstrate speaking, presentation, artistic skills at 4-H equine event
Youths showcase public speaking, demonstrations, and artistic skills while sharing equine knowledge at a 4-H event.
Missouri 4-H'ers elect peers to State 4-H Council
During the 2024 State 4-H Congress, 2024-25 State 4-H Council members were elected by their peers.
4-H youths travel to Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado for equine careers tour
COLUMBIA, Mo. –Forty youths from across Missouri traveled to Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado to learn more about equine careers May 20-26 on the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Equine Tour, said Maria Calvert, MU Extension state 4-H agriculture educator.
Clover Classic raises more than $92,000 for Missouri 4-H
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The 14th annual Missouri 4-H Clover Classic Golf Tournament, June 4, raised more than $92,000, setting a new record in the Missouri 4-H Foundation’s history. The tournament, at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, drew participants and supporters from across the state. Co-presenting sponsors were Climate Field View and Great American Insurance-Crop Division.