4-H & Youth

Preparing youth to be positive, contributing members of society is certainly one of the most important tasks facing our society today. The 4-H & Youth Development Program of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service ahs been a key player in the field of youth development since its modest start in 1908. In recent years, between ten and fifteen percent of all Texas youth between the ages of five and nineteen have been enrolling as 4-H members or 4-H Clover Kids each year. This year the Texas 4-H enrolled over 1 million members to set a milestone for 4-H. Annually, approximately 50,000 adults volunteer their time, talents and resources in support of the 4-H & Youth Development Program.

In working with youth and adult volunteers we develop life skills, leadership, responsibility & cooperation with projects, structured meetings and events. Character education and ethics are emphasized and taught in creative ways leaders and club managers.

We would invite any youth interested in this type of program to contact us for more information. Educational programs conducted by the Texas Agriculture Extension Service serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, disability or national origin. In order to accommodate all person with disabilities for our meetings/programs, we request that you contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at (903) 885-3443 two weeks before an event so accommodations can be made.

Sotero F. Ramirez County Extension Agent 4-H