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December 18, 2024

Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant

Adam R. Scripps Foundation’s $700,000 grant will help develop, educate and empower Texas youth  

National Champions at AQHA World Show Collegiate Horse Judging Contest
November 22, 2024

Texas A&M University judging teams claim national titles

Horse judging team claims second consecutive national title, meat judging team finishes season as reserve champions

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
November 21, 2024

AgriLife Extension fills new county agent positions across the state

Agency personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

A variety of decorated Christmas cookies
November 8, 2024

Cookie decorating workshop for kids scheduled for Nov. 25 in Waco

Class geared toward youths who want to learn the art of cookie decorating

Three individuals standing in front of piles of wool during a wool judging clinic
October 18, 2024

AggieFest 2024 features judging clinics, contests and leadership development events

Event marks 17th year of providing opportunities for Texas A&M, FFA, 4-H students

Group of Texas 4-H and other youth gathered in front of swimming pool at the Texas 4-H Conference Center
October 9, 2024

Texas 4-H center names new program director

Alec Kiser will coordinate and enhance 4-H summer camps

October 7, 2024

Environmental education impacts and measurement workshop set for Oct. 22 in Dallas

Outreach and education professionals can learn new evaluation skills

September 18, 2024

Poultry camp and a passion for helping others

Immersive experience set Madison Perkins '27 on Department of Poultry Science path

A young man in a cowboy hat, Zach Hoelscher, stands beside a feed bunk in a cattle feedlot with his thumb up during his internship
September 17, 2024

Internships guide students to animal science careers, high-impact learning 

Career paths and opportunities can be explored through internships

August 19, 2024

Veterinary Science Certificate makes job-ready high school graduates

AgriLife Extension offers path into veterinary science with industry-recognized certification

A rider in blue competes on a brown and white horse
August 1, 2024

Texas 4-H Horse Show builds horsemanship skills, lifelong friendships

Pinnacle event hosted over 350 youth to showcase Texas 4-H horse projects

4-H members write bills, play role of legislators and lobbyists during biannual exercise in civic engagement
July 24, 2024

Texas 4-H Congress gives up-close look at state’s legislative process

Members write bills, play role of legislators and lobbyists during biannual exercise in civic engagement

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 28, 2024

New agents and program personnel fill AgriLife Extension positions across the state

Personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

June 19, 2024

Texas 4-H Foundation launches $4 million fundraising campaign

'4x4 for Texas 4-H' aims to develop strong leaders for tomorrow and the coming decades

June 12, 2024

Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station ignites youth interest, engagement

June 3-6 roundup event draws more than 2,000; distributes $2.7 million in scholarships

Cattle in a pen at a ranch.
June 7, 2024

Young Cattlemen’s Symposium to be held June 30-July 1 in Lubbock

Event features educational sessions, shows and live demonstrations

Head and shoulders of Presley Wirebaugh wearing a black long sleeve shirt with a yellow background.
June 5, 2024

Switching majors leads to agricultural leadership and development

Presley Wirebaugh ’24 shares her academic journey of change and experience.

May 29, 2024

Texas Aggie Rodeo Team headed to College National Finals Rodeo

Six Texas A&M students will compete at the highest level of collegiate rodeo in Casper

May 24, 2024

Texas 4-H Roundup ‘ignites’ June 3-6 in College Station 

Texas 4-H Youth Development program full of scholarships, competitions, workshops and service projects

A woman in a bright green dress sits with her hands folded on her lap.
May 1, 2024

From skinny jeans to Aggie dreams

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Jade Williams ’24 makes the most of opportunities and time in Aggieland