Ambassador Experience Before my sophomore year of high school, my future seemed extremely scary and I was unsure about every aspect of growing up. The summer of 2013, my view of the future changed because of my involvement through the …
Payton Miner
Equine Ambassador Payton Miner is a self-starter who has excelled in our program. She is about to start her first year of college next semester and this is her summary looking back. Howdy! My name is Payton Miner, and I …
Erin LaRoe Social Media Spotlight
I have always had a passion for horses and the Equine Industry. Since I was a little girl, I have always been drawn to the horse world. It is a feeling I can’t quite describe- one of peace, reassurance and …
Whitney Whitsel Social Media Spotlight
Whitney Whitsel has shown exceptional leadership skills and continues to be very active in our program. Two years ago, I was selected to become a Texas 4-H State Livestock Ambassador. I thought I knew what the agriculture industry was about, …
Kirby Nixon Social Media Spotlight
Kirby Nixion has been a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador since the summer of 2014. He has proved to be a driven leader. In his own words. After learning about the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program, I knew that this was …
Mikayla Davidson Ambassador Spotlight
Mikayla Davidson is our spotlight ambassador for this week. Last week we went to the Texas Capitol to learn more about how we can be a positive influence on the laws that affect our everyday lives. My name is Mikayla …
Ambassador Spotlight Grace Marshall
Grace Marshall went through the program in 2014 and has shown both leadership and drive to be a positive influence both in her community and statewide. The application for the 2016 Ambassador Program is below. Imagine a girl, 16 years …
Ambassador Spotlight Kaitlyn Smith
My name is Kaitlyn Smith and I am a senior from Comal County. I began my career in 4-H just four short years ago but oh what an amazing four years it has been. I have participated in a multitude …
Why Quality Counts – “COUNTS”
Why Quality Counts – “COUNTS” By Chris Boleman and Billy Zanolini As many of you know, there has been a lot of media attention surrounding a youth market steer recently exhibited at a major livestock show that animal activist groups …
Defining a Volunteer with 4-H Livestock Projects
Defining a Volunteer with 4-H Livestock Projects, by Chris Boleman, PhD During stock show season, I am frequently asked about 4-H rules and guidelines regarding volunteers. This seems to be the time of the year I get these questions because …