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 →