A return far greater than the input At the heart of 4-H members young and old is a spirit of service and leadership. Livestock exhibitors across the country raise and compete with animals of all species, but not all youth …
The Hands in Youth Livestock Projects
The hands of youth livestock exhibitors do more than raise livestock projects that are an example of the highest quality animals in our food chain. Those hands also work to learn, lead, mentor, and serve. Thousands of 4-H and FFA youth, both young and old, …
Olivia Hubert Spotlight
As a child, I had no interest in playing with dolls. I played with toy horses. I wore horse themed clothing. I slept in a bed dressed with horse-patterned sheets. I drew horses everywhere – on everything. My piggy bank …
Taylor Maberry Spotlight
You could say that I have always had big goals and a tendency to be a leader. 4-H had already begun strengthening those skills. When I had friends tell me about the Texas Livestock Ambassador program, it sounded like something …
Beyond the Destruction: 4-H Teens Show Strength After Hurricane Harvey
Emotional. Shocking. Humbling. Families across the Lone Star State felt the meaning of those words on August 25th, 2017, and in the past two months following. Hurricane Harvey undeniably left its’ Category 4, destructive mark on the Texas Gulf Coast …
Read Beyond the Destruction: 4-H Teens Show Strength After Hurricane Harvey
Sierra Reynolds Spotlight
As a young teenager the questioning begins, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” This question always made me nervous and excited all at the same time. It’s exciting to know you can be anything and do …
Hanna Lisenbe USDA Women in Agriculture Blog
#WomenInAg Blog Hanna Lisenbe Every month, USDA shares the story of a woman in agriculture who is leading the industry and helping other women succeed along the way. This month, we hear from Hanna Lisenbe, a high schooler from Texas …
Regan McGuill
The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program has made a significant impact on my life. At the age of fourteen, I was pushed into the Livestock Ambassador program. My dad was determined to get me there by all means possible. I …
Tanner Stefka Ambassador Spotlight
Becoming a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador in 2013 ultimately was one of the most important and rewarding decisions I’ve made. Not only has it impacted the way I see things now, but also it has given me the tools I …
Kade Clapper Spotlight
Kade Clapper has been an ambassador for several years now and has shown excellent leadership. We are looking forward to seeing what all he will accomplish as he moves on to the next phase of his life. My experience with …