Bates County Missouri 4-H

09/08/2026

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

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

We are looking for 4-H members ages 11 and over that would like to serve as a 4-H council officer. This is a great opportunity to serve Bates County 4-H and gain great leadership skills. Below is the link to the application. Please have the turned into Melissa by October 26th.

09/03/2026

Time to start thinking about filling out the year end report forms. The Missouri Recognition Form has been updated to be more user friendly, below is the link to the forms on our google drive. Please note that you make a copy before you start filling it out. These are due to Melissa by October 26th at 4:30pm. Also there is the project record along with the clover kid form. Below is also an opportunity for a workshop to work through the recognition form if you would like some help with that.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ic-ydUi4bh5qPFRBpFWFZY2VapSYtDQx

There are just two opportunities left for this fall to attend the Recognition Prep Zooms.
Both sessions will cover the same information and are designed to help members, parents, and volunteers in completing the Missouri Recognition Forms. Visit the link below to register to receive the link the day before the zoom or zooms of your choice!

https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LgpSzb1osICIuy

08/31/2026

Attention Bates County 4-H and FFA members, clubs and chapters. Bates County Farm Bureau is offering a project grant for individuals or clubs/chapters. Any questions please reach out to the Bates County Farm Bureau office.

08/26/2026

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

08/26/2026

LISTEN TO THE VOLUNTEER VIBE
Missouri 4-H Foundation leaders Rachel Augustine and Chris Willow introduce the new Missouri 4-H Alumni Association, a free community for reconnecting former members, volunteers, and supporters, sharing stories, highlighting current youth achievements, and building a statewide alumni business directory.
Chris and Rachel join the Vibe to share the exciting news about the launch of the Missouri 4-H Alumni Association and upcoming events (state fair, homecoming, watch parties), volunteer and advocacy opportunities, how to support the Clover Fund (gifts $40+ receive alumni items), and how to join via the Missouri 4-H Foundation website and dedicated Facebook and LinkedIn groups.
To learn more, follow the link at the Missouri 4-H Foundation website: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h-foundation/4-h-alumni

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-edi4u-1b3478d
Youtube: https://youtu.be/K9jxGQhpq8I

08/25/2026

Ozark Empire Fair and Missouri State Fair projects are back in the office and ready for pick up. Office is open till 4:30 today and 12:30 tomorrow.

08/21/2026

If you haven't registered for the State Volunteer Summit yet, what are you waiting for?!?

Join other 4-H Volunteers from across the state of Missouri at the Lake of the Ozarks for this great opportunity to learn more, share what you know and connect with other volunteers!

The conference kicks off at 3 pm on Friday October 2nd and will wrap up by 5 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. Come for both days, or just for one! The conference is free! Attendees are just responsible for their travel to the conference and their hotel room if they stay the night.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the New 4-H Year equipped and energized!
Registration closes August 31st- so don't delay, register TODAY!

Registration link: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7USl3hLoaHZLTue
Hotel booking link: https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=16268&nights=1&checkin=10/2/2026&group=1386332&lang=en-us

08/14/2026

A pipeline of future Missouri leaders. 🐯

The new 4-H Mizzou Ready Direct Admission Pathway will guarantee admission to eligible Missouri 4-H students beginning in 2028.
Read about today's announcement from the Missouri State Fair ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x4ULC