Missouri 4-H - Clay County

10/25/2026

A 4-H’er with a story to tell!

Meet Graeme Irey, whose Western Heritage Project persona is a Pinkerton agent! Through this project, 4-H members can explore Western history, bring historical characters to life and build skills in research, storytelling and historical interpretation.

🎥 Watch Graeme in action and read his story to learn more about his experience!

Interested in exploring Western history for yourself? The Western Heritage Project offers a unique way to connect with the past through 4-H.


Missouri 4-H Shooting Sports

A Lafayette County 4-H member's undercover alias, a 100-year-old r***e and a national runner-up finish are turning Western Heritage shooting into Missouri's best-kept secret.

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

💚 Strong communities start with empowered youth!

You can help support the next generation when you order online or through the Casey’s app. Through Oct. 31, add a donation to support local 4-H programs!

Together, Casey’s and 4-H are investing in young people across rural communities, helping them build real skills, grow their confidence and become leaders who make a difference.

🙌 Every donation helps create opportunities for young people to learn, lead and thrive!

10/22/2026

🌟 Shout-out to Missouri 4-H Livestock Judging!

Four Missouri 4-H members took their livestock judging skills to the national stage at the 2026 Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania!

👏 Congratulations to our All-Star Team:
💚 Josie Baker, Nodaway County
💚 Charles Goodnight, Greene County
💚 Burton Hulse, Marion County
💚 Tyler Meier, Cape Girardeau County

🏆 Team accomplishments:
🥩 6th place in the beef division
🌟 9th high team overall
🐑 Burton Hulse earned 10th place in the small ruminant division!

Livestock judging takes knowledge, critical thinking and the confidence to explain your decisions. These 4-H members put their skills to the test against some of the nation's best and represented Missouri with pride!

Help us congratulate these outstanding 4-H'ers in the comments! 👏💚

10/20/2026

💚 Confidence grows when young people are encouraged to try, learn and lead!

Today is National Youth Confidence Day! 🌟 Young people have incredible potential, and a little encouragement can go a long way in helping them discover their strengths and believe in what they can do.

In 4-H, youth build confidence by exploring interests, learning new skills, taking on challenges and stepping into leadership roles. Every experience is a chance to grow and become Beyond Ready for what comes next!

🙌 Who helped you believe in yourself when you were young? Give them a shout-out in the comments!

10/19/2026

Looking for a hands-on way to celebrate agriculture?

Step into the role of a problem-solver with Lend a Helping Farm Hand on Clover by 4-H! 🚜

Meet Farmer Bastian from the town of Cloverville. While he may be a (sort-of) make-believe farmer, the challenges he faces are very real—like drought, climate change, water quality, and growing and selling crops.

Through this interactive activity, youth can help tackle real-world farming issues while building critical thinking and STEM skills along the way.

It’s a fun, meaningful way to explore agriculture and discover how today’s challenges connect to the future of our food systems. 🌎
Find Clover by 4-H here: https://brnw.ch/21x6wwl

10/18/2026

SAVE THE DATES!
has a great lineup of agriculture events coming up! Mark your calendars and start planning for a year of learning, friendly competition and hands-on experiences.

2027 Missouri 4-H State Agriculture Events
>Meats Judging: February 20
>Mane Event (Horse Judging & Hippology): February 27–28
>State Poultry Day: April 24
>State Rabbit Day: May 1
>Missouri Equine Tour: May 24–30
>Livestock Judging: June 5

Whether you're building your skills, testing your knowledge or exploring a new interest, there's an opportunity to get involved!
Which event are you looking forward to? 👇

10/17/2026

The Buzz About 4-H: Isayah’s World of Bugs and Beehives!
What do insects and building beehives have in common? A passion for learning through 4-H!
In the newest episode of Fields of Knowledge, we’re joined by 4-H member Isayah Deck and his dad, Joshua, to explore Isayah’s entomology project, his experience building beehives, and how 4-H has helped him grow his interests and skills.
Tune in to hear their story and discover the buzz about 4-H!
Listen to the latest episode of Fields of Knowledge wherever you get your podcasts.
https://brnw.ch/21x6u0d

Welcome to the Fields of Knowledge a Missouri 4-H podcast, where we highlight positive youth development through meaningful 4-H activities and opportunities. Our purpose is to share a variety of experiences, personal sparks, and learning journeys that help...

10/17/2026

Grants Available to Support 4-H Feeding Missouri
Missouri Farmers Care is now accepting applications for grants to support 4-H Feeding Missouri activities. These competitive grants can help clubs and groups fund events and service projects during the 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign, which runs January 1–April 30. $250 and $750 matching grants will be available.
• Applications are due by October 26, 2026.
• Award Notifications sent by November 7.
• Activities must be complete by April 2.
• Impact reports must be submitted by April 16.
Learn more and access the application portal on the Drive to Feed Kids – Grants webpage.

Grant Funding As an element of the Drive to Feed Kids, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation offers Missouri FFA chapters, Missouri 4-H clubs, high school CTE organizations, and collegiate groups grant funding. The goal of the matching grants is to encourage and enable youth to identify local community n...