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4-H & Youth Development

4-H and Youth Development

4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship Awards Increase from $30,000 to $75,000 Per Year

2019-12-15T14:37:19-06:00

The 4-H and Youth Department of the Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) is continuing the tradition of providing youth life-skill programs and training on career awareness, workforce development, college access, among other topics.  The Unit collaborates with a number of external partners in securing funding to educate the Texas youth.  San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (S.A.L.E.) ...

4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship Awards Increase from $30,000 to $75,000 Per Year2019-12-15T14:37:19-06:00

Duds to Dazzle Mock-Competition and Bilingual Sewing Class for Project Leaders held in Cameron County

2019-12-15T14:37:19-06:00

Thirty-nine 4-H youth, adult project leaders, and parents participated in two workshops held concurrently on April 22, 2017, in Cameron County Extension Office in San Benito, TX, to teach about the Duds to Dazzle contest. Because the average American throws away about 81 pounds of discarded garments, resulting in about 26 billion pounds of textiles ...

Duds to Dazzle Mock-Competition and Bilingual Sewing Class for Project Leaders held in Cameron County2019-12-15T14:37:19-06:00

YouthLab’s Impact on Dallas County 4-Her’s

2019-12-15T14:37:21-06:00

As a follow-up to the magnificent experience during the 2016 Youth Leadership Laboratory (YouthLab), 30 4-H members in Dallas County got a chance to be Agricultural Scientists for an entire week. Under the leadership of Noel Estwick, Information Specialist with the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC) in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS), ...

YouthLab’s Impact on Dallas County 4-Her’s2019-12-15T14:37:21-06:00

CEP Extension Agents Appointed to State Duds to Dazzle Contest Committee

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

CEP extension agents, project leaders and youth are gearing up to compete in various clothing & textile competitions. During September, CEP extension agents participated in CEP’s 4-H STEAM Conference, held in Houston. All trainings were designed to help staff and volunteers lead various youth-oriented competitions. County clothing and textile trainings facilitated by Joice A. Jeffries, ...

CEP Extension Agents Appointed to State Duds to Dazzle Contest Committee2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

4-H Clover Kids Photography Workshop

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

The 4-H Clover Kids Club of Waller County were trained and educated last month on different types of cameras and how to turn photography into a career or source of income. There were a total of 10 youth who participated in the workshop held at the United Methodist Church in Waller, TX. The program was ...

4-H Clover Kids Photography Workshop2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Waller County 4-H Rainbow Club Practices Civic Engagement

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Waller County 4-H Rainbow Club was elected by the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce to adopt and decorate a tree to beautify the city during the annual Festival of Lights Ceremony. The event was hosted by the City of Hempstead in their downtown area on December 10, 2016. Facilitated by extension agent Joshua Williams, the activity allowed 4-H members and volunteers ...

Waller County 4-H Rainbow Club Practices Civic Engagement2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Cass County 4-H Clubs Are “Crafting-Up” for Clothing and Textiles Competitions

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Adult volunteers in Cass County are learning new Clothing and Textiles skills in preparation for 4-H FCS/CLT competitions. Educational workshops for volunteers have covered the use of sewing tools and equipment, clothing construction, the importance of using the iron and ironing board in creating professional looking garments, "pressing" as one sews, and fiber properties of ...

Cass County 4-H Clubs Are “Crafting-Up” for Clothing and Textiles Competitions2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Cameron County Teen Ambassadors and CEP Agent Recognized

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Cameron County teen ambassadors and Guadalupe Castro, CEP Agent, were recently recognized for their involvement in the Heroes 4-Health Program, a grant project funded by Walmart through the National 4-H Council and facilitated in ten counties by Dawn Burton as Health Coordinator.  On Monday a photo of a 4-H ambassador was shown prominently on the ...

Cameron County Teen Ambassadors and CEP Agent Recognized2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Grand Reopening of Harris County Bear Creek Extension Office Held

2019-12-15T14:37:26-06:00

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Harris County Bear Creek Extension Office on December 2, 2016. The building had been closed for many months after a flood in the spring.  The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences was highlighted. Administration and staff from both agencies were present, in ...

Grand Reopening of Harris County Bear Creek Extension Office Held2019-12-15T14:37:26-06:00

4-H Ambassador Reports Program Impact to Elected Officials

2019-12-15T14:37:26-06:00

Brazos County hosted its annual Interpretation Luncheon for Elected Officials on December 1, 2016.  The event was sponsored by twelve extension support groups in the county at the Traditions Club in Bryan, TX.  For the program highlights in youth development, Georgia Williams represented the Cooperative Extension Program.  She is a high school student who has ...

4-H Ambassador Reports Program Impact to Elected Officials2019-12-15T14:37:26-06:00