Rice County 4-H-Kansas

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

2026 Rice County Fair books have been emailed out to 4-H families. If you would like us to resend it or print you a copy, please contact Amy or Donetta.

04/24/2026

New this year - the FCS Judging Contest will be held June 4, 2026 on the K-State Campus, Justin Hall, Manhattan, Ks..
It will also be offered as an optional session for Discovery Day participants!
Open to ALL youth ages 9-18 (youth can participate as individuals or as a team of 3-4 youth)
Registration closes May 8th.
To register:
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PtMAG6i0vDdwJ8
For more information:
https://www.kansas4-h.org/educational-experiences/project-based-events/contests/fcs-judging/

04/16/2026

⏰🐄 Friendly Reminder for State Market Beef Families as the deadline is coming up fast!
📅 April 20 – Last day to order official DNA envelopes
📅 May 1 – FINAL deadline to:
✔️ Submit signed & completed DNA envelopes for each animal
✔️ Enter all animals online
Both steps must be done by May 1 to be eligible—don’t miss it! 🚨

If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out to the Extension office at 620-257-5131. 😊

04/16/2026

Good news just got even sweeter 😍🍩☀️ Donuts in Paradise is officially BACK for the 2026 Rice County 4-H/FFA Fair! 🎉That means hot, fresh donuts made right in front of you 🤤 and those ice-cold, flavor-packed lemonades 🍋🥤 that hit just right on a hot fair day. Go ahead and start planning your fair snacks now… we won’t judge 😄

03/27/2026

Registration for Discovery Days is now OPEN! Remember, high demand classes tend to fill up quick! To check out the class catalog go to: http://bit.ly/4lTF2BF To register, use the QR code below or this link: https://cvent.me/OyR3dO