September 3, 2025 - Join Shelby County 4-H on Monday, September 8 at 6pm at the Extension Office, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas 75935). Membership is not required to attend. All are welcome!
What is 4-H? Many people think that 4-H is just about raising livestock, nothing could be further from the truth. We have numerous 4-H’ers involved in projects like clothing and textiles, livestock photography, public speaking, shooting sports, etc. No matter what the project, the goal of 4-H is to develop life skills and leadership within young people so they become productive, contributing members of society.
Programs Offered: Raising Chickens, Raising Livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs), Raising Rabbits, Livestock Showing, Livestock, Judging, Shooting Sports, Entomology, Photography, Public Speaking, Clothing & Textiles- Basic Sewing Skills, Clothing & Textiles-Duds to Dazzle, Food & Nutrition-Cooking in the Kitchen, Food Chal- lenge, Leadership, Performance Arts-Theater, Robotics
4-H Members Say:
96% “4-H influenced their desire to be involved in community.”
95% “4-H helped them be ready for work and career.”
94% “4-H helped them be ready for college and career
86% “4-H influenced their ability to take care of their body.”
80% “4-H influenced their ability to take care of their mental health.”
Requirements:
Be in the 3rd-12th grade.
Adult Volunteers are screened through the Texas 4-H Youth Protection Standards program.
Come enjoy a fun-filled, hands-on evening where youth can explore and learn about the wide variety of 4-H projects offered this year. Don’t miss this chance to discover new opportunities, make friends, and start your 4-H adventure!
Come see what Shelby County 4-H has to offer your child on September 8th at 6pm. If you have any questions regarding 4-H, please do not hesitate to contact the Shelby County Extension Office at 936-598-7744, Lane Dunn, Ag/NR Agent and Feleshia Thompson, FCH Agent. Be sure to check us out on Facebook at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Shelby County.
