Osage County 4-H

10/12/2026

Spread the news! 🌟📣🍀
MU Extension is hiring a 4-H Youth Program Associate (30 hrs/week.) who wants to educate, create, and connect in Osage County. This 4-H position will be housed in Linn, MO while positively impacting our community youth and volunteers across our county! See job details and apply today through University of Missouri Jobs: https://tinyurl.com/ywn22mr9

08/15/2026

4-H and FFA members representing Osage County at the Missouri State Fair with amazing projects!

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

4-H Public Speaking Contest - register by August 12. Cost is $12.
Contest is September 26th in Columbia, MO.

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

08/13/2026

The Missouri State Fair kicks off this week with Mizzou Day on Aug. 13. Celebrations include the opening ceremony featuring state leaders and special appearances from Truman and Mizzou students, faculty and staff.

A ribbon-cutting for the renovated 4-H building will highlight the day, along with an exciting announcement that will expand opportunities for Missouri 4-H members and create new pathways for rural students to become Mizzou Tigers.

Don’t miss the parade, favorite exhibits and shows and all the Mizzou events. View the full Mizzou Day schedule and start planning your visit so you can enjoy everything the day has to offer!


Missouri 4-H Missouri 4-H Foundation

08/13/2026

The fair is almost here! 🎉 Tomorrow is Day 1 of the Missouri State Fair, and there’s plenty happening with !

Check out tomorrow’s 4-H schedule and make sure you don’t miss your favorite events! Don't forget to join us at 2:30 for the ribbon-cutting for our totally revamped building! PS--we have AC!

Thursday, August 13
In the 4-H Building
• 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Youth Demonstrations
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. STEM Activity
• 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Show Me Wares: Elizabeth’s Signature Soaps and Sweet K’s Creations
• 2:30 - Ribbon Cutting

On the Fairgrounds
• 8 a.m. 4-H Market Lamb Show – Sheep Pavilion
• 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Angus Show – Coliseum
• 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Simmental Show – MFA Arena
• 8 a.m. 4-H Chicken, Bantam, Turkey and Waterfowl Show Poultry Building
• 3 p.m. 4-H/FFA Gelbvieh Show – MFA Arena
• 3 p.m. 4-H/FFA Salers Show – Donnelly Arena

08/11/2026

08/06/2026

Order this awesome bag by tomorrow and support Missouri 4-H.

Please help us in promoting this fundraiser to your counties and colleagues! These 4-H totes are light-weight and easy to wash out making them versatile and handy. Bags are $40 each and can be ordered through the Google Form Below.
Bags will be available for pick up at the conference and we would greatly appreciate your help in transporting any bags ordered by those not attending the conference back to your counties!

These make great options for recognition or even Christmas presents!
https://forms.gle/9648yXF3yR7oxf5B9
Payment can be made through Venmo, Paypal, or Facebook pay.
No extra bags will be ordered, and this is the final planned order!

08/06/2026

Reminder -

Second State Fair Exhibit Picture. Any 4-H members who had more than one exhibit qualify for the MSF at the Osage County Fair can choose to submit a second item digitally this year as the 4-H Building remodel opens to the public.

To submit your second project digitally, the following information needs to be submitted to me through email [email protected] by 5 p.m. August 6.

In the email:
Attach the photo of the project item. The exhibitor does not need to be included in the picture.

County-Osage. Please put the county as I coordinate a few and want to make sure I have this correct!

Exhibitor First and Last Name

Project Description.

Thank you! Tanner

08/01/2026

Osage county 4-H club members- State Fair exhibits - THERE IS STILL TIME- please have all State Fair exhibits at the Library by Wednesday - August 5 except for perishable items such as baked goods and gardening you want to take to the state fair . Baked items should be allowed to dryout before bringing to the library- I.e sent in front of a fan for several hours, then place on a plate and wrap in plastic wrap to secure your items. Food and Gardening items such as onions and all types of squash may be dropped off by noon next Thursday or make arrangements with Patsy. Please let your club leader know by Wednesday if you will be bringing gardening or baked goods do state fair labels can be made!
Thank you!