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 →