A young lady with her cow outside of the cattle barns

Educate

Our lasting legacy is in how we prepare for the next generation.

First-time Youth Livestock Exhibitor Grants

Our members recognize the important life lessons learned by exhibiting livestock. They also understand exhibiting livestock at the Missouri State Fair can be costly. We offer grants to offset the cost of showing at the state fair with the hope that more young people will be able to benefit from this invaluable learning experience.

A young girl with her cow on a lead

No Limits P.I.G. Show

The No Limits P.I.G. Show provides youth with cognitive and/or physical challenges the opportunity to enter the show ring at the Missouri State Fair.

No Limits P.I.Gs Show medals on display

Read to Win

The Missouri State Fair Foundation is on a mission to educate youth about agriculture. We are excited to partner with the International Association of Fairs & Exhibitions (IAFE) to provide the "Read to Win" program.

Two young read to win competitors showing off their entries

Young Ambassador

The Missouri State Fair Foundation is pleased to offer a unique scholarship opportunity to a student in the Agriculture Department at State Fair Community College.

Molly Prichard standing outside the Missouri State Fair Foundation Souvenir Trailer at the Missouri State Fair

Youth in Agriculture

Since 1992, the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Committee has been awarding scholarships to Missouri youth.  Visit the Missouri State Fair website to learn more about this program.

FFA Students Speaking at the 2024 Sale of Champions

"Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world."

- Nelson Mandela