Young entrepreneurs share inventions, hone pitches in 2020 Pitch Challenge
Young entrepreneurs showcased innovative ideas and honed their business pitches in a competition, addressing real-world challenges with creative solutions.
Missouri 4-H'ers exceed 250,000-meal food drive goal
Missouri 4-H youth surpassed their goal by raising nearly 300,000 meals during a statewide food drive, helping hunger relief efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime 4-H volunteer shows no sign of slowing down
Elaine George has led her 4-H club for 30+ years, inspiring youths with dedication, hands-on projects, and lasting community connections.
Noel Primary in-school 4-H wraps up successful first year
Noel Primary’s in-school 4-H club engages students in hands-on learning, community projects, and STEM activities during its first year.
Kits offer learning activities for youths without internet access
Educational kits deliver hands-on STEM, nutrition, gardening, and arts & crafts activities to youths without internet access in rural communities.
Hatching a plan
Volunteers helped Missouri 4-H students continue embryology lessons at home with incubators and hatching chicks.
Lawrence County 4-H story time
Karla Deaver, county engagement specialist in 4-H youth development for MU Extension in Lawrence County, is doing daily story times on her YouTube channel and the county extension center’s Facebook page, reading books such as “The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr.
Check that mailbox
Packets from MU Extension in Perry County keep homebound kids busy and learning. PERRYVILLE, Mo. – When Bethany Bachmann saw Perry County parents fretting online about how to keep their homebound kids busy and learning, she knew just what to do.
Betty Hertzog Memorial 4-H Endowment sends Missouri youths to State 4-H Congress
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Future generations will have the opportunity to attend State 4-H Congress thanks to the generosity of Robert E. “Bud” Hertzog and his late wife, Betty Hertzog, who passed away Oct. 14, 2019.
Donors help launch Barton County 4-H endowment fund
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation, in partnership with the Barton County 4-H Council, has established the Barton County 4-H Endowment Fund thanks to generous contributions by the Hugh and Fran Nutt family and Don Lucietta. The fund will be used to provide sustainable support for the Barton County 4-H program in perpetuity.
Outreach, innovation at UM Science Center Day
University of Missouri faculty, staff, and students showcased their work through engaging hands-on activities during UM Science Center Day in St. Louis.
4-H families honored with Century Family Award
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri 4-H Foundation recently awarded eight families with the 4-H Century Family Award. Each family represented a combined 100 years or more of membership and volunteer service within 4-H. Bates County The Barber family Vernon County The Haner family Callaway County The Hartman family Lewis County
For Aaron Baker, 4-H is a family heritage
Aaron BakerIn 1999 the Dixie Chicks sang the lyrics, "Both members of the 4-H club, both active in the FFA," in their song, "Goodbye Earl."
Christine Tew: 4-H helped plant the seed for ‘growing my network’
Christine Tew"Home team" typically refers to a favorite sports team. But Christine Tew’s home team is made up of the people who root hardest for her.
Beth Snyder: A childhood passion to a successful business
Beth SynderAs kids we often respond to the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" with answers like a princess, an astronaut, or superhero. The reality 20 years later is almost never the same. However, for Beth Snyder, that is not the case.
Wantland tops 2019 state 4-H dairy judging contest
Lila Wantland judged herself to the top of the senior division of the Missouri State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. The contest was held Aug. 17 at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Wantland was the high individual in the intermediate division of the state contest in 2018.
Clover Classic raises $48,000 for Missouri 4-H
The Clover Classic golf tournament marked its 10th year by raising $48,000 to support Missouri 4-H youth programs.
Three Missouri youths attend National 4-H Conference
Three Missouri youths represented their counties at the National 4-H Conference in 2019, engaging in policy discussions and meeting federal officials.
MU's Jo Turner to join National 4-H Hall of Fame
Linda “Jo” Turner, longtime leader in 4-H youth development, will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her impact on statewide programs.
Middle school youth explore nontraditional careers at MU
Middle school students explore hands-on science, engineering, and health careers to spark future interests and goals.
Camp Ca-Pow sparks love and giving
Middle schoolers explore careers, discover strengths, and visit colleges at Camp Ca-Pow. Interns and alumni support first-gen students' futures.
48 compete in 4-H meat judging contest
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension 4-H State Meats Judging contest on Feb. 17 drew 48 competitors, said Don Nicholson, Missouri 4-H interim associate director. The contest is held in partnership with the MU meat science program and MU Collegiate Meats Judging Team. Contestants had the opportunity to hone their judging skills, and explore future career and educational options.
Horse Bowl tests youth on equine knowledge
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Horse Shows Association (MHSA) and University of Missouri Extension in Boone County hosted a Horse Bowl competition in Columbia at the Stephens College campus Jan. 27.Thirteen teams of students, ages 9-18, competed in three divisions: junior, intermediate and senior. They represented a variety of organizations, including MHSA, local Saddle Clubs, Pony Club, 4-H and FFA.
Downtown Hannibal business cooks up success with MU Extension
HANNIBAL, Mo. – In her 20s, Linda Studer had a dream of opening a business in historic Hannibal.
46 to be inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame
SEDALIA, Mo. – Forty-six Missourians will be inducted into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center on the State Fair Community College campus in Sedalia.The Missouri 4-H Foundation annually recognizes the work of 4-H friends and volunteers through its recognition and awards program, said Rachel Augustine, interim director of the Missouri 4-H Foundation.