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.
Implementing A Youth Futures SPIN Club in Lincoln County
The Issue Troy Middle School teachers are offering a curriculum related to career readiness through an elective class. Troy is a small town in the county of Lincoln in the St. Louis area. It is a “bedroom” community where most of the adult population live in Troy but work outside the county.
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.
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.
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.
Horticulturist plants seeds of hope in community
Horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg donates plants to community gardens, Master Gardeners, 4-H, church gardens, and youth groups in four Missouri counties.
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.
Master Showman Competitions: Displaying Youths’ Hard Work
The Issue 4-H and FFA Livestock projects impact youth life skill development in motivation, responsibility, goal setting, discipline, and leadership (Anderson et al., 2015; Boleman et al., 2004; Evans, et al. 2019; Heavner et al., 2011; Rusk et al, 2003). Knowledge of husbandry and showing procedures increased the longer youth participate in the projects (Havner et al., 2011; Rusk et al., 2003).
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.