Mat-Su/Copper River District 4-H Program

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

🚨🎨 LAST CALL FOR COVER ART GLORY! 🎨🚨

Good news! We're extending the deadline for the 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide Cover Art Contest until NOON TOMORROW (Tuesday 6/16)! ⏰

💵🎟️ Thanks to the Volunteer Leaders Association, we're giving away:

✨ FIVE $40 CASH PRIZES ✨

🎟️ Every eligible artwork submission earns one raffle entry.
🎟️ Youth may submit up to 3 original entries.
😎 Current raffle odds are looking... surprisingly favorable.

🏆 Plus, selected artwork will be featured in the 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide!

🎡 Theme: "90 Years With You"
💚 Bonus points for artwork celebrating June Tull and the history of Alaska 4-H exhibits.

Quick reminders:
🎨 Any art medium welcome
🌈 Artwork must be in color
📱 Digital art allowed
🚫 AI-generated artwork not permitted

📧 Submit to: [email protected]

Include:
👤 Youth Name
☘️ Club
🏅 Age Division (CB/Jr/Int/Sr)
🖼️ Title of Artwork

⚠️ One email per entry, please!

🎂 Winners will be announced during the Pet Rock Show & Cake Contest on June 19 (you do not need to be present to win).

Go forth and create! 🎨✨

05/29/2026

Sounds like a cool 4-H project 👀👀👀👀

🐝 New publication alert! The publication "HGA-00501, Building Pollinator Habitat into the Alaska Garden" covers twelve tips for attracting and supporting pollinators in your own yards and gardens. The publication is available from the UAF Cooperative Extension Service publication page in both web and pdf formats. https://www.uaf.edu/ces/publications/database/gardening/building-pollinator-habitats.php

05/27/2026

Have you ever wanted to host an exchange student but cannot commit for a school year?

Do you have a child in your home age 13 to 18?

Do you have an extra bed and a place to keep personal items?

Do you want to share YOUR Alaskan experiences?

Then States' 4-H International Exchange Programs is the program for you.

Host a student from Japan or Korea in the summer of 2026.

Make lasting friendships and memories for a lifetime.

July 21st to August 16th.

State-wide placements

Apply to host today!!!
www.states4h.org or contact Chandra at 907-715-9174

05/26/2026

🎨✨ CALLING ALL MAT-SU/COPPER RIVER 4-H ARTISTS! ✨🎨
The 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide Cover Art Contest is NOW OPEN!
🎡 Theme: “90 Years With You” 🎡
Help celebrate the Alaska State Fair’s 90th Anniversary through original artwork created by 4-H youth! Bonus points for artwork that gives a special nod to June Tull and the history of Alaska 4-H exhibits 💚

🖍 Any art medium welcome
🌈 COLOR submissions only
💻 Digital art allowed
🚫 No AI-generated artwork
📱 Smartphone photos work great!
📧 Submit entries to: [email protected]
⚠️ One email per entry
🗓 Deadline: June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

🎉 NEW THIS YEAR 🎉
Every eligible artwork submission earns a raffle entry for CASH PRIZES!
💵 5 raffle winners
💵 $40 each
💵 $200 total awarded

🏆 Featured artwork WILL appear throughout the 2026 Exhibitor Guide and may be used in promotional materials connected to the Mat-Su/Copper River District Volunteer Leaders’ Association.

🎂 Winners announced during the Pet Rock Show & Cake Contest on June 19!

(Youth do not need to be present to win.)
We can’t wait to see what you create! ✨

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

🎨✨ CALLING ALL MAT-SU/COPPER RIVER 4-H ARTISTS! ✨🎨

The 2026 Alaska State Fair 4-H Exhibitor Guide Cover Art Contest is NOW OPEN!

🎡 Theme: “90 Years With You” 🎡

Help celebrate the Alaska State Fair’s 90th Anniversary through original artwork created by 4-H youth! Bonus points for artwork that gives a special nod to June Tull and the history of Alaska 4-H exhibits 💚

🖍 Any art medium welcome
🌈 COLOR submissions only
💻 Digital art allowed
🚫 No AI-generated artwork
📱 Smartphone photos work great!

📧 Submit entries to: [email protected]
⚠️ One email per entry
🗓 Deadline: June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

🎉 NEW THIS YEAR 🎉
Every eligible artwork submission earns a raffle entry for CASH PRIZES!

💵 5 raffle winners
💵 $40 each
💵 $200 total awarded

🏆 Featured artwork WILL appear throughout the 2026 Exhibitor Guide and may be used in promotional materials connected to the Mat-Su/Copper River District Volunteer Leaders’ Association.

🎂 Winners announced during the Pet Rock Show & Cake Contest on June 19!
(Youth do not need to be present to win.)

We can’t wait to see what you create! ✨

05/11/2026

The MS-CR Livestock Council is proud to award scholarships to three outstanding youth as they take their next steps in education, leadership, and agriculture.

These recipients represent the hard work, dedication, and bright future of Alaska agriculture. We are excited to see all they accomplish in the years ahead! 🌟🐄🌾

Reese N. — Reese plans to continue taking classes through UAF to earn a degree in Animal Science and work toward becoming a Large Livestock Veterinarian.

Lydia H. — Lydia plans to work toward becoming a farrier and providing service and care to livestock and equines in Alaska.

Isabella P. — Isabella plans to work toward a degree in biochemistry in order to develop sustainable agriculture.

Congratulations again, and thank you for the positive impact you’ve made in 4-H, FFA, and the agricultural community! 💚

05/07/2026

This family looks familiar to us :)

A wonderful piece about Alaskan Ag

"Alaska has one of the smallest agriculture industries in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but it's growing.

Some in the industry say more producers are needed, but several economic factors make it hard to get started, especially for young Alaskans."

Alaska has one of the smallest agriculture industries in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but it's growing.

Some in the industry say more producers are needed, but several economic factors make it hard to get started, especially for young Alaskans.

Read more in the comments. ⬇️