Don’t forget that the next Virtual Volunteer Conference will be taking place Tuesday and Wednesday (November 17 & 18) via WebEx.  Please  share this information with anyone you think might be interested! The best way to be successful in your county 4-H program is to be knowledgeable! There are 11 different sessions. All trainings will be recorded if you are is unavailable to participate.  There is no need to pre-register, and there is no registration fee required.  Participants will simply click on the appropriate link that corresponds with… Read More →

The application to attend National 4-H Conference, April 9-14, 2016 in Washington, D.C., is now open on 4-H Connect. Texas 4-H Youth Development will send up to 20 youth delegates. Youth wanting to participate must be 15 years old on January 1, 2016 and not more than 18 on April 15, 2016. County Extension staff are required to certify the application in 4-H Connect. National 4-H Conference is a premier leadership and citizenship engagement program for youth. Participants select a societal topic and are assigned to roundtables. In… Read More →

The Corn Producers Association of Texas is proud to again sponsor two scholarships for its youth members. This year, CPAT will award one $1,000 scholarship in each of the following categories: High School junior or senior as of January 1, 2015 Current college or university undergraduate student as of January 1, 2015 http://texascorn.org/learn-more/educational-resourcesscholarships/ Application (pdf) Applicant Qualifications: Must be current CPAT youth member – Join NOW! (it’s just $20) Must attend/plan to attend a Texas college or university full-­‐time Current CPAT and TCPB directors’ children are not eligible… Read More →

MasterChef Junior is now casting Season 5! We are looking for kids ages 8 – 13 (by April 1st) who love to cook! There will be holding several open casting calls nationwide and the first city on the tour will be Houston, TX! When: Saturday November 14th, 2015 Time: 9AM – 5PM Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 How: For more information and to pre-register, visit www.MasterChefJuniorCasting.com We are looking for kids who have a passion for food and cooking! If this sounds like… Read More →

Story originally published on AgriLife Today and copied here. October 5, 2015 By: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Chris Boleman, 979-845-1211, cboleman@ag.tamu.edu Dr. Toby Lepley, 979-845-1211, t-lepley@ag.tamu.edu Texas 4-H’ers involved in community service projects statewide COLLEGE STATION – Each year during National 4-H Week more than 12,000 Texas 4-H youth participate in over 350 service projects across the state, said Dr. Chris Boleman of College Station, Texas 4-H Youth Development director and member of the National 4-H Council board. “This year, National 4-H week will be from… Read More →

Story originally published on AgriLife Today and copied here. By: Paul Schattenberg Retreat focuses on 4-H members 9-14 years old BROWNWOOD – Younger 4-H members, ages 9-14, will have an opportunity to hone their skills in several program areas during the Junior Leadership Retreat set for Nov. 13-15 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center at Lake Brownwood. “The Junior Leadership Retreat features Texas 4-H Council members conducting hands-on educational workshops with younger 4-H members,” said Mark Carroll, center program director. “This year’s program will focus on increasing knowledge… Read More →

The Texas A&M Collegiate 4-H Club will be hosting its annual Scholarship Training on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9:30 am to 2 pm in Rudder Tower at the Memorial Student Center Complex, Texas A&M University. Registration is $20.00 per person and includes all program materials, refreshment, and lunch. Proceeds from this training provide leadership development and collegiate scholarships for current and former 4-H members. Registration is on 4-H CONNECT and closes on September 23, 2015.

Can you believe the 2015 State Fair of Texas® is just a few weeks away! Thanks to a generous contribution by Ag Workers Insurance, both Texas 4-H and Texas FFA will have an opportunity to market and recruit youth programming during the fair. 4-H and FFA will be sharing a booth space in the Food and Fiber Building, which is a great opportunity to tell our story and showcase all the wonderful things we do. We are requesting for 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to pick a time… Read More →

For Immediate Release: Sept. 14, 2015 COMMISSIONER MILLER ENCOURAGES SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS TO NOMINATE PROMISING YOUNG LEADERS FOR GROW AWARD BY OCT. 1 Award honors middle school, high school students for outstanding work and excellence AUSTIN – As the 2015 school year gets underway, Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reminds teachers, school administrators and community leaders across Texas to nominate promising students for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s GROW Award. The award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work to middle and high school students who demonstrate leadership and excellence… Read More →