Story originally published on AgriLife Today and copied here.  September 16, 2015 By: Paul Schattenberg, 210-859-5752, paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Contacts: Gayla Christiansen, 979-845-0148, gayla-c@tamu.edu. Dr. Toby Lepley, 979-845-1212, t-lepley@ag.tamu.edu   COLLEGE STATION—Starting from humble roots in rural Texas more than a century ago, the Texas 4-H program has grown into one of the state’s premiere youth development organizations, with about 600,000 Texas youth enrolling annually as 4-H members or Clover Kids, said program administrators. The Texas 4-H program is the youth development component of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,… Read More →

We’re pleased to announce that District 8 4-H and the Williamson County 4-H Shooting Sports Club will be hosting a Shooting Sports Coach Certification Training for PISTOL only in Georgetown on October 3-4, 2015. This training is open to any potential coaches across the state. Registration will be conducted through 4‐H Connect. Look for 2015 D8 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Certification Training – Georgetown – PISTOL ONLY Registration is now open and closes September 21, 2015. Please pay close attention to the deadline! Cost is $120 Participants MUST… 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.

Printable flyer CHISHOLM TRAIL STAMPEDE September 12; October 10; October 24, 2015 SHEPHERDS VALLEY COWBOY CHURCH formerly Diamond W Arena Highway 67, Alvarado, Texas Spacious Indoor Arena—Cool & Confortable * Plenty of Stalls & Adjoining Arena * All Day Fee/Family Fee * 18 high-points per day * Six age groups * Lead Line * 30 AMP RV hook-ups available * Convenient nearby motels * Carded judges * Halter, Color, Longe Line, English, Western, Ranch & Speed * “Crossover” permitted for Ranch classes * Series awards for TOP FIVE… Read More →

By: Paul Schattenberg COLLEGE STATION – Margaret Christine “Chris” Holcombe will be posthumously inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame this October during a ceremony at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. “We are pleased and excited to announce Chris will be inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame this fall,” said Dr. Chris Boleman, National  4-H  Council board member and state leader for Texas 4-H Youth Development. “Chris was a shining example of what 4-H is all about.” Holcombe retired in 2001 after serving… Read More →

Join us for the Texas 4-H Virtual Summit! This is open to all County Extension Agents and 4-H Volunteers! This event is free, online, and packed with great information. August 19-21, 2015 Access all the workshops at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/summit/ Printable schedule – pdf – jpg We hope you’ll join us!

State-qualifying 4-H recordbooks were evaluated on Monday at sites across the state….and results are now in! Check out! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/files/2015/08/2015-RB-results-by-placing.pdf Congratulations to all who completed a 4-H recordbook – that’s a feat in and of itself!

Do you sew?  Do you make “fiber art?”  How would you like to win a trip to the National Make It With Wool competition at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona?? The 2015 Texas Make It With Wool contest is scheduled for Saturday, November 21 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, Texas.  There are different age divisions and categories to showcase your skills with this natural fiber.  Check out the brochures and entry form. The entry deadline is October 15, 2015, so don’t delay! Questions?… Read More →

We received this information from the Texas 4-H Natural Resources Office and we are forwarding onto you! Attached is information concerning a free Youth Shotgun Clinic for any 4-H member in a 4-H shotgun project.  Please read the two pieces of information for complete eligibility requirements. This training is sponsored by the Texas State Rifle Association.  Please have anyone interested contact those listed on the attached information. Printable Flyer (pdf) and Registration Form (pdf)