MU Extension 4-H Lafayette County

05/12/2026

Registration is OPEN for Achievement Day! 🍀

We can’t wait to see our members showcase their talents, confidence, leadership, and creativity this summer!

Registration Details:
- Demonstrations, Public Speaking, and Fashion R***e must be entered through FairEntry
- King & Queen Contest registration must be completed through 4-H Online

⏰ Registration closes June 4!

05/07/2026

We were excited to partner with Lafayette County C-1 Middle School and Higginsville Chamber of Commence to offer On My Own to all 8th graders this week!

05/07/2026

WANTED: Teen Camp Counselors! 🤠
We’re looking for youth ages 13 and older to help make our Wild West Clover Kid Camp a rootin’-tootin’ good time! Camp counselors will help lead activities, encourage campers, and make camp fun for our youngest 4-H members. If you enjoy working with kids, making new friends, and bringing camp energy, we’d love to have you on the team!

📅 Clover Kid Camp: June 23
📝 Register in 4-H Online by May 28

05/02/2026

Thank you to FCS Financial for supporting the Range Masters 4-H with a generous $500 grant. These funds will help purchase additional locks for the Connex and electronic targets to enhance the shooting sports program and provide a safer, more efficient experience for our youth members.

04/28/2026

A big thank you to Dallas, YPA in Johnson County, for coordinating the train trip to Jefferson City for several of our members and chaperones. Today, 192 4-H youth and adults boarded the train in Lee’s Summit, Independence, Warrensburg, and Sedalia to travel to Jefferson City and participate in 4-H Day at the Capitol.

04/28/2026

**calf has been sold**
Black Heifer bottle calf for $600 that is a couple days old. Located in Odessa, MO. Comes with a bag of milk replacer. Serious inquires comment below.

04/21/2026

Registration for the Lafayette County 4-H/FFA Fair is now open.

Sign up through FairEntry:
https://lafayettecountymissouri.fairentry.com/

Login Information:
• 4-H members: Use your 4-H Online username and password
• FFA and out-of-county exhibitors: Use or create a FairEntry account
• Returning users: Your previous FairEntry login still works

Important reminder:
Be sure to enroll all youth in your family before submitting your entries. Once submitted, you will need to wait for office approval to make changes.

Registration Deadlines:
• Achievement Day (Demonstration, Fashion R***e, Public Speaking, Western Heritage Persona) – June 4
• King and Queen – June 4 (register in 4-H Online)
• Show Me Wares – June 4 (register in 4-H Online)
• Shooting Sports County Match – June 4
• Livestock (Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Poultry, Horse, Sheep, Goat, Beef, Swine, Ham and Bacon) – June 16
• 4-H Indoor Exhibits – July 3

Need help with FairEntry? Visit: https://fairentry.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/6908182435348-Entry-Time

More information will be shared in the May newsletter.

Families are encourage to add all exhibitors and entries for their family members prior to submitting their entries. Exhibit Tags will be printed and available at registration the day of the event.

04/20/2026

Clover Kid Camp is OPEN for Registration! 🌵🤠
Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at Clover Kid Camp! This camp is for youth ages 5–7 who are ready for a day full of fun and adventure!

📍 Location: Higginsville
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
💲 Cost: $35 (includes t-shirt, snacks, and lunch)
⏰Registration closes May 28
Register now at: v2.4honline.com

04/20/2026

If you are wanting a 4-H Camp experience, here is another chance. We have opened up Week 2.

Big news!

Because 4-H Camp filled up so quickly, we’re excited to announce that we’ve opened a second session: June 9–11!

It’s the same great location, program, food, and cost—just another chance to join the fun. Registration is now open in 4-H Online under “Camp Bobwhite” for June 9–11.

Spots won’t last long, so be sure to sign up soon!

04/07/2026

🌟 Be part of the future of 4-H in Missouri! 🌟

Join us on April 8 at 6 PM at the Carrollton County Club to meet our new State 4-H Leader, Dr. Tim Tanner! This is your chance to help shape the next generation of the Missouri 4-H experience as we move forward together under new leadership.

We want to hear from YOU—youth and adults alike! Your ideas, your voice, and your vision matter as we build what’s next for 4-H.

Come connect, share, and make an impact. Let’s create something amazing together! 💚