Sullivan County MO 4-H

05/21/2026

Check out these upcoming youth equine clinics and contests! From hands-on learning opportunities to fun competition experiences, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss these fun opportunities to learn, compete, and grow your horsemanship skills.

🚨Save the Date🚨

With registration for the Missouri State Fair now open, we thought share more information on the Equine Contests and Clinics July 29th! This event open to all 4-Her's allows youth the opportunity to share their equine related speeches, presentations, and fine arts projects.

Join us that evening for an Exhibitor Dinner, a Guest Speaker, and the presentation of the MFA Saddle Award. We can't wait to see you in July!

05/18/2026

This is coming up soon and is great learning opportunity! Be sure to check it out!

Attention Meat Goat Exhibitors- there will be a Meat Goat Clinic head May 31st from 1-3 pm at the Livestock Barn at the Audrain County 4-H Fairgrounds. Topics to be covered include clipping, showmanship, and Q & A. There will be a live clipping demo for market wethers.

This opportunity is open to ANY goat exhibitor in need of assistance or wanting practice.

Attendees are invited to bring their own goat to practice clipping!

05/14/2026

Stephanie Mino Oaks Nancy McCully interesting opportunity for your swine project kids.

🐖 Curious about careers in agriculture, animal science, veterinary medicine, or the pork industry?

The Youth Pork Institute is an incredible three-day experience designed for Missouri high school students who want to learn more about pigs, pork production, leadership, and the future of agriculture.

Participants will:
✔ Tour swine and agriculture facilities
✔ Learn from industry leaders and university professionals
✔ Explore career opportunities in the pork industry
✔ Connect with other students from across Missouri
✔ Gain hands-on experience you can’t get in the classroom

Hosted through the University of Missouri and the Missouri Pork Association, this program is a unique opportunity to see the pork industry from farm to fork. 🍽️

🎯 Spots are limited — encourage students to apply today! Deadline extended to Friday, May 15.

📲 Learn more and apply here: Youth Pork Institute Application Page https://mopork.com/youth/youth-pork-institute/

04/23/2026

There is a show cattle feed & fitting clinic coming up! Great opportunity to learn proper feeding techniques, fitting skills, and tips to improve in the ring.
Where: Appanoose County Fairgrounds Show Ring in Centerville, IA
When: June 4, 2026 at 6:00PM
Be sure to check it out!!

Beef exhibitors, mark your calendars for the Show Cattle Feed and Fitting Clinic hosted by Centerville Produce in Centerville, IA at the Appanoose County Fairgrounds Show Ring on June 4th at 6 pm. Scan the QR code to RSVP!

04/22/2026

Many in our 4-H family in the Northeast Region are wearing blue today in honor of a Ralls County Missouri 4-H member who recently passed away after a battle with brain cancer. One of our regional team members shared that they remember his first year in 4-H how he was a little bitty guy with a giant cowboy hat and a bucket calf that wouldn't move. Our hearts are with all those who are grieving this loss and those who are blessed to have known and loved Keaton.

04/10/2026

Come join us for our Achievement Day!!
When: Sunday April 12
Where: Milan Christian Church(Basement)
What: A time for the our 4-H member to come together and learn

We will have fun learning opportunities like Personal Development, Public Speaking, Table Setting, Demonstrations, and Judging. These things will be judged and winners will get cash prizes!! Can't wait to see you there!!

04/09/2026

Don't Miss Out on These Opportunities!!!

Tick Tock! If you have been procrastinating getting registered, this is your personal invitation to stop putting it off. Registration for 3 amazing events coming up this summer will close next week. Don't wait too long. Camp registration will close on April 14th and Teen Conference and State Congress registration closes April 15th. Registration for all events is in 4-H Online.

04/01/2026

Camp registration is now open!

03/13/2026

Join us for our Annual Meeting!
Come connect, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to what’s next. We’re excited to have dinner, and hear from our extension staff and FFA students! We will have a presentation for the Milan Ag Issues Team and hear speeches from our Extension Staff and FFA Students: Kendra Sayre, Jara Sanchez, Ethan Pearce!
We hope to see you there!

02/27/2026

This is coming up in just a couple of weeks!
Join us on Saturday, March 14th in Kirksville for our Regional Energizer! The event runs from 9AM to 1PM. Be sure to register soon — registration closes March 4th! Don’t miss out on this fun and educational opportunity!

Jodi Deterding Martha Ware Joni Oaks Kathleen Stuart Hauser Kirsten Tharp

Pack the car and head to Kirksville for the latest and greatest Northeast Regional Energizer yet on Saturday, March 14th! From 9 am until 1 pm, Clover Kids, Members, and Adults will have the opportunity to make connections with new friends and gain knowledge and skills that will help you in the future.
Clover Kids will visit Clover Kids Circle where they will have the opportunity to explore leatherworking, nutrition, safety and an exciting natural phenomenon in their own track of sessions.
Members will have the opportunity to visit:
• Livestock Lane- where members will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities related to livestock projects.
• Creative Crossroads- where members will have the opportunity to create a project to take home with them!
• Hometown Heros Highway- where members will get to explore careers in public service.
• Wellness Way – where members will explore the 4th H- Health and how that plays a role in your future.
• SMQA Street-where members will complete their SMQA certification to exhibit food animal projects. *Participation in SMQA for Sessions 1, 2, AND 3 to complete the certification.
• Blueprint Boulevard- where members will explore turning the blueprints of your project into reality by using math to calculate the lumber needed.
• Power Parkway- where members will learn about electricity and electrical safety.
• Communication Causeway- where members will explore Journalism and Telling their 4-H Story.
• Extemp. Expressway- where members will have the opportunity to participate in the Extemporaneous Speaking Showdown.
• Judging Junction- where members will practice their judging skills with hands on classes building decision making skills.
• Motion Potion Motorway- where members will practice using parliamentary procedure in the creation of a snack.

Adults are welcome to join their members in sessions as space allows, or participate in the Friends and Family CPR and Youth-Adult Partnerships session to discuss how adults can support youth through 4-H as a youth organization.
A staggered lunch from a local food truck is included in the $15 registration fee.
Registration will close on March 4th and all registration fees will need to be paid to your local extension office by cash or check made payable to the Pike County Extension Council. No refunds will be offered for cancelled registrations.
Life is a Highway! Destination: Connections!
Registration is open now in 4-H Online!

02/18/2026

ATTENTION!

The Project Leader Summit has been CANCELED for February 18th.
If you are interested in a virtual opportunity please register for the
March 5th VIRTUAL- on Zoom (link sent to those who register).

Register with your county Extension Office.