Vernon County Missouri 4-H

08/26/2026

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

08/26/2026

LISTEN TO THE VOLUNTEER VIBE
Missouri 4-H Foundation leaders Rachel Augustine and Chris Willow introduce the new Missouri 4-H Alumni Association, a free community for reconnecting former members, volunteers, and supporters, sharing stories, highlighting current youth achievements, and building a statewide alumni business directory.
Chris and Rachel join the Vibe to share the exciting news about the launch of the Missouri 4-H Alumni Association and upcoming events (state fair, homecoming, watch parties), volunteer and advocacy opportunities, how to support the Clover Fund (gifts $40+ receive alumni items), and how to join via the Missouri 4-H Foundation website and dedicated Facebook and LinkedIn groups.
To learn more, follow the link at the Missouri 4-H Foundation website: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/missouri-4-h-foundation/4-h-alumni

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-edi4u-1b3478d
Youtube: https://youtu.be/K9jxGQhpq8I

08/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating our 2026-2027 4-H Council Officer Team

President: Carissa Stong, Milo-Oakdale
First Vice President: Michelle Metcalf, Lone Star
Second Vice-President: Khloe Duncomb, Walker
Secretary: Ella Goedeke, Milo-Oakdale
Assistant Secretary: Aliana Shanks, Walker
Treasurer: Caleb Brown, Walker
Asst Treasurer: Keeton Ast, Rinehart
Recreation: Isabella Jeffery, Walker
Historian: open
Reporter/Media Relations: Catelyn Shaw, Crossroads
Photographer: Annie Balk, Crossroads
Member-at-Large: Hailee Peery, Walker
Extension Council Liaison: All Officers

Advisors: Becky Bruce, Crystal Burch, Kelsey Duncomb and JT Kitsmiller

This crew hosts our 4-H Council meetings, Clover Kid Day, County Lock-in, Achievement Day, 4-H Expo, Recognition Night, Co****le Tournament and more!
We thank them all for volunteering their service to Make the Best Better!

We have the position of Historian open and would love to add more Recreation Leaders and Members at Large if we have interest. 14-18 year olds interested should contact an advisor and plan to attend the upcoming 4-H Expo followed by the Executive Meeting and Dinner on Sept 20th.

08/24/2026

The Vernon County 4-H Alumni is searching for Fair Books from 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1970 and 1974. We are needing to BORROW them to scan and upload them into our online "Forever" account which showcases all of our 4-H past/history of Vernon County!! The "Forever" account is free to look through and is open to the public. **

Please call the Extension Office at 417-448-2560 or reach out to Thabena at 620-224-7944 or [email protected] if you are able to help us out!

**To see pictures and events that have been preserved, go to www.forever.com. At the Forever screen, go to Search for People and Organizations and type in: VERNON COUNTY 4H ALUMNI.

Select by clicking on View Profile. Several albums will show.

For Club Pictures. Click on Vernon Co 4H Clubs and then choose the club.

For Documents, Click on Vernon Co Youth Fair

FOREVER helps you preserve, organize, share, and enjoy your photos, videos, and memories for generations - with permanent storage, digitization, photo printing, creative projects, and family storytelling tools.

08/23/2026

08/21/2026

If you haven't registered for the State Volunteer Summit yet, what are you waiting for?!?

Join other 4-H Volunteers from across the state of Missouri at the Lake of the Ozarks for this great opportunity to learn more, share what you know and connect with other volunteers!

The conference kicks off at 3 pm on Friday October 2nd and will wrap up by 5 pm on Saturday, October 3rd. Come for both days, or just for one! The conference is free! Attendees are just responsible for their travel to the conference and their hotel room if they stay the night.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to kick off the New 4-H Year equipped and energized!
Registration closes August 31st- so don't delay, register TODAY!

Registration link: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7USl3hLoaHZLTue
Hotel booking link: https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=16268&nights=1&checkin=10/2/2026&group=1386332&lang=en-us

08/17/2026

The Extension Office has 10 Missouri State Fair Tickets available for $8 each (good for any day). Please contact the Extension Office at 417-448-2560 or email [email protected]. Thanks!

Send a message to learn more

08/14/2026

A pipeline of future Missouri leaders. 🐯

The new 4-H Mizzou Ready Direct Admission Pathway will guarantee admission to eligible Missouri 4-H students beginning in 2028.
Read about today's announcement from the Missouri State Fair ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21x4ULC

08/14/2026

The Missouri State Fairgrounds have long been a gathering place for agriculture, youth development, education, entertainment and community events. Now, you have an opportunity to help guide its future.

The Missouri State Fair Foundation, MU Extension and the Missouri Department of Agriculture invite you to share your experiences, interests and ideas as state leaders develop a master plan for future investments and world-class facilities.

Whether you live in a rural, suburban or urban community, your input will help shape how the Fairgrounds support educational opportunities, agricultural programming, community events and economic growth for generations to come.

Take a few minutes to complete the survey and help create a welcoming, accessible and vibrant Fairgrounds that serves all Missourians year-round.

Take the survey: https://muext.us/MOStateFairSurvey

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