Maries County 4-H

09/28/2026

09/21/2026

09/18/2026

We are super excited to, once again, have Labspace Robotics provide our 4-Hers an opportunity to explore the basics of coding in Scratch! Designed specifically for beginners, youth will learn the fundamentals of computer science while coding their very own custom maze games, animations, and digital projects. Youth will participate in 4 weekly, 1-hour live online sessions with real-time feedback and guidance.

Sign up here!
https://labspacerobotics.com/events/intro-to-coding-in-scratch-build-your-digital-world/

09/17/2026

Calling all 4-H creators! 📣🍀

Whether you’re a visual artist, creator, or performer, we want to share your talents!

Submit here: https://4-h.org/youth-artists/

09/04/2026

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08/29/2026

Join us for this ONE-day, fun-filled, FREE event where students and their families will walk away motivated and prepared for success in the show ring! This program, hosted by Stock Show University®, will be covering the topics of daily care, clipping, fitting, proper breakdown, and showmanship. This event is designed so participants can bring their animals and work one-on-one with the industry's best and most talented "Professors." Along with Sullivan Supply®, Andis and Purina are proud sponsors of Stock Show University® events!

2026 Missouri 1-Day Cattle Grad Program®
Free compliments from Sullivan Supply
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location: Litton Agri-Science Learning Center; 10780 Liv 235, Chillicothe, MO 64601

Registration opens on September 1, 2026. The link for registration can be found at www.sullivansupply.com/stock-show-u/schedule/

For more information, contact Tess Mittag, Dealer Relations Manager, at [email protected].

08/28/2026

Registration is open for the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest!
Use the link below to register now for the state contest on September 26th in Columbia, MO. Youth can register to compete in prepared, extemporaneous, technology assisted, interpretation, or business pitch. Registration is $12 and closes on August 31st.

https://publicspeaking26.4honline.com

08/28/2026

Ready to take the runway? Registration is now open for the State 4-H Fashion Revue!

Join us November 21, 2026, at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg for a day filled with creativity, learning and fun!

Participants will enjoy:
👚 Hands-on educational workshops
🎤 Time with a set of judges
✨ A Fashion Show open to everyone

Each county may send one participant per category and age group, with a maximum of 18 participants per county.

Registration fee: $20
Registration deadline: August 31
No late registrations will be accepted!

If you qualify, register through 4-H Online by August 31.

👉 For complete details, visit the https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h/4-h-projects-opportunities/4-h-opportunities/4-h-fashion-revue

08/28/2026

There’s Still Time to Show Off Your Outdoor Photography Skills! 🌿

Have you captured an amazing outdoor photo this year? Now is the time to enter it in Missouri 4-H’s Great Outdoors Photo Contest!

Whether you’ve photographed a scenic landscape, wildlife, a beautiful sunset, or a hidden outdoor treasure, we want to see Missouri through your eyes! 👀

Age Divisions:
📷 Junior (8–10)
📷 Intermediate (11–13)
📷 Senior (14+)

⏰ Photos must be entered by September 15! Don’t miss your chance to share your favorite outdoor moments and put your photography skills on display.

🌿 Visit our website for full contest details and submission guidelines:
https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h/4-h-projects-opportunities/4-h-opportunities/missouri-4-h-great-outdoors-photography-contest

📅 Deadline: September 15, 2026

08/28/2026

What a great way to start the new year off! Try out for the poultry and photography project areas!

📸🏆 Cackle Hatchery Photo Contest Feature!

Now this is something to be proud of! 🐓👏

Sophie White shared this awesome fair moment. A beautiful Cackle Hatchery chicken, big smiles, and a Reserve Champion / Best in Show Poultry win! Hard work, good care, and a little poultry passion sure make a winning combination.

Congratulations to these young exhibitors on an amazing accomplishment! 💙

Want your flock to have its moment in the spotlight? Enter the Cackle Hatchery Photo Contest here:
https://www.cacklehatchery.com/contest-photos/

Help us congratulate them in the comments! 🎉