Pets, Pets, Pets!

We are encouraging all 4-Hers to get involved with the 2019 Riley County Fair through the Pet project. If your family has a pet and the 4-Her helps care for it, then bring your pet to the pet show, speak with judges, get a ribbon, and then…well your done. This is a great opportunity for […]

Riley County Fair Theme Contest

All 4-H members are invited to submit entries for the fair theme contest! Entries must be easy to incorporate into a float, banner and other promotional products; not be specific to 4-H and attract all types of visitors to the fair. Submit your theme words and artwork (optional) by March 1 to jajobe@ksu.edu or by […]

4-H Showcase 2019

4-H Showcase event will be February 23, 2019 at Riley County High School. It will include what was formerly Gavel Games and Club Day. Events will begin at 8:30 am and we should be done by 3:00 pm. As part of the event we will have a STEM activity space, photography and horticulture judging, as […]

Importance of attending 4-H Council

Our Riley County 4-H Council serves as a vital component to our month-to-month programming here in our area, but also allows club representative to take vital information back and report to their club. 4-H Council plans and implements county-wide events, oversees funding request, and votes to make necessary changes to our program as they see […]

2019 Junior Sheep and Beef Producer Day

The 2019 Kansas Junior Producer Days have been scheduled, so please pass these dates on to the interested families in your county/district. Registration information and further details will be released in the next few weeks.  Junior Sheep Producer Day – March 9, 2019  Junior Beef Producer Day – March 30, 2019  *Please remember we do […]

Citizenship in Action (CIA)

Registration for the 2019 Citizenship In Action is now open for youth who are who are 13-18 years old as of January 1, 2019 (prior 4-H membership is not required to attend). Citizenship in Action is an opportunity for youth to learn about the legislative process, and for legislators to see the positive impacts of […]

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC)

This March, K-State Research and Extension is partnering with the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and Network Kansas to host the 3rd annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) here in Manhattan. High school-age youth attending a high school located in Riley County will have the chance to show off their ingenuity and creativity, while showcasing a product, […]