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 →