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A line of people cutting a green ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony.
April 30, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opens new Texas 4-H headquarters

New statewide hub strengthens development, leadership opportunities for more than 520,000 Texas youth

people behind a red ribbon in front of a building
April 7, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates new home for center serving the High Plains

Expanded facility in Canyon to better serve region through research and educational outreach

youth working during a veterinary science camp
March 23, 2026

Veterinary Science Certificate Program promotes early steps on career path

AgriLife Extension program guides students with hands-on training and coursework

Lisa Whittlesey in The Gardens at Texas A&M University.
March 19, 2026

AgriLife Extension program specialist earns national youth gardening award

Whittlesey recognized for global impact through youth gardening initiatives 

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
March 2, 2026

AgriLife Extension names Nebgen to lead in South Region

Longtime agent will guide family and community health, 4-H youth development programs in 41 counties

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension service logo on a banner in front of people seated in an auditorium
February 13, 2026

AgriLife Extension adds six new county agents across Texas

Agents provide county-level agriculture, natural resources, youth, family and community health programming

a large gathering of youth -- Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program attendees
December 10, 2025

H-E-B expands Texas 4-H Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture support

Commits $300,000 over three years for program expansion into Bexar County

Five smiling teenagers with their arms around each other.
November 28, 2025

Navigating social connections in teens focus of Dec. 11 webinar

Event to provide actionable approaches to help teens build strong, inclusive relationships

A group of 4-H students raising their hands during the 4-H Congress
November 24, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service launches capital campaign for Texas 4-H

Will support facility design, programs and naming opportunities at new Texas 4-H headquarters

a young woman stands at the head of a room
October 9, 2025

Beyond ready: Callan Nix on the power of Texas 4-H

During National 4-H Week, Texas 4-H Council president reflects on how the organization prepares youth to lead and serve

A student participating in wool judging
October 1, 2025

AgriLife Extension to establish Texas 4-H headquarters

State-of-the-art facility to expand leadership, learning opportunity in nation’s largest 4-H program

A mans shows a woman how to aim a rifle.
September 18, 2025

Hunter education course set for Sept. 27 in Uvalde

One-day session covers safety, ethics and skills for responsible hunting

Smiling teenagers in sunglasses hanging outside
September 10, 2025

Webinar to help prepare military teens for adulthood set for Sept. 24

Learn strategies to strengthen resilience, life skills and youth-adult connections in military families

two girls show their lambs in a lineup
September 1, 2025

Birthplace of Texas 4-H Lamb and Goat Show set on Sept. 13 in Jacksboro

Event open to all Texas exhibitors

A young girl hugging a female soldier
August 25, 2025

Accessible youth development programs topic of Sept. 10 webinar

Event focuses on fostering positive outcomes through camps, 4-H and military youth services 

Two children hugging their dad who is wearing fatigues.
August 13, 2025

Challenges for military-connected teens topic of Aug. 27 webinar

Event explores fostering belonging in transient students to build a sense of community

five women stand in from of a 4-H backdrop with an award
August 12, 2025

AgriLife Extension agents earn honors for 4-H program excellence

State association recognizes innovative STEM, agriculture, leadership and community service programs

Students with red light headlamps and flashlights capture insects with a white sheet.
August 1, 2025

Camp youth explore forensics and entomology

Texas A&M Department of Entomology camps offer hands-on experiences in insect science and forensic investigation

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
July 2, 2025

Blanek named AgriLife Extension administrator in Far West Texas

Will provide leadership in educational program impact, community engagement

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 27, 2025

AgriLife Extension hires new agents and program specialists

New personnel will lead educational outreach and programming in their communities