Mercer County 4-H (KY)

09/04/2026

What will your next 4-H adventure be? 🍀

Discover camps, programs, contests, conferences, leadership opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences happening across Kentucky.

Explore upcoming events and find opportunities that match your interests.

🔗 View the Kentucky 4-H Events Calendar: https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/events

09/03/2026

September 2026 Mercer County 4-H Newsletter

09/03/2026

Ready to lead. Ready to serve. Ready for what comes next.

Kentucky 4-H helps young people build confidence, leadership, communication, and real-world skills that prepare them for life.

This year, we're helping youth become .

To participate in 4-H programs, enroll on 4-H Online.

🍀Learn more: https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/4honline

09/02/2026

🍀 Find your place in Kentucky 4-H!

From clubs and camps to STEM, shooting sports, leadership, livestock, and more, there's a place for every young person in 4-H.

Start by connecting with your local Extension Office, then enroll through 4-H Online to begin exploring opportunities near you.

📍 Find and connect with your county office: https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county-offices

09/01/2026

Attention Mercer County Families, it is time to enroll as a 4-H Member:

Kentucky 4-H enrollment is going digital! 💻🍀

Starting September 1, families will use 4-H Online to enroll youth members and register for county and state 4-H opportunities.

Getting started is easy:

1️⃣ Manage the whole family from one account
3️⃣ Explore local and statewide opportunities
4️⃣ Register for clubs, camps, events, and more

Ready to get started?

🔗 Enroll on 4-H Online: https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/4honline

New families will select sign up and follow the prompts to make an account.



Returning families will select sign-in using the email you provided your county office in the past and select reset password to access your account. If you are unsure of this email contact your local extension office.

08/26/2026

🚨 Attention, members! Deadline to apply for the Youth Beef Heifer Initiative is October 31.

Established in 2007, the Heifer Initiative Award has helped youth across Kentucky purchase a heifer to begin or grow their own herd. In 2011, KCA was honored to gain Farm Credit Mid America as a partner to ensure the continuation of this program and grow the interest of the cattle industry for the many students who apply. One winner is selected in each age division based on their applications and responses to questions asked pertaining to the beef industry. Each of the three winners receive up to $2,000 to purchase a heifer from a Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association member.

Link to the Application: https://www.kycattle.org/heifer-initiative

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

Hams are on their way to Kentucky State Fair 🎉

08/12/2026

Kentucky 4-H is excited to partner with Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom for this exciting opportunity at the Kentucky State Fair! Please share with your 4-H families and school partners!

ATTENTION TEACHERS & ADULT LEADERS‼️

Are you bringing students to the KY State Fair? Help them engage with KY Agriculture by completing our State Fair Student Challenge!

Those who complete the challenge will be entered to win:
🎁 One of MULTIPLE $50 gift cards
🎁 PLUS a $50 donation to their club or your classroom!

Students can pick up AND drop off their completed challenge at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture booth!

08/11/2026

4-H Shooting Sports Update:
tonight’s trap practice has been cancelled
we have been monitoring the weather and projections show rain and lighting and we do not want to risk it