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Hopkins County 4-H & Youth Program By Johanna Hicks
Jan04

Hopkins County 4-H & Youth Program By Johanna Hicks

           Several of my previous columns featured major programs that are offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County.  One of the major branches under the large umbrella of Extension is the 4-H & Youth program, so I wanted to focus on some of the accomplishments of our youth.                Hopkins County boasts nearly 150 4-H...

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4-H Livestock Showing Projects are Educational by Mario Villarino
Sep19

4-H Livestock Showing Projects are Educational by Mario Villarino

September 18, 2023 – 4-H livestock showing projects are educational programs offered by the 4-H organization. These projects involve raising and showing livestock animals like cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. Here’s an overview of what’s involved: Animal Selection: Participants choose an animal to raise and show. They might consider factors like breed, health, and market potential. Animal Care: They learn to...

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Texas 4-H is Like a Club for Kids and Teens, and it’s BIG! by Mario Villarino
Aug18

Texas 4-H is Like a Club for Kids and Teens, and it’s BIG! by Mario Villarino

Texas 4-H is like a club for kids and teens ages 5-18, and it’s BIG! It’s the largest youth development program in Texas with more than 550,000 youth each year. No matter where you live or what you like to do, Texas 4-H has something that lets you be a better you! You may think 4-H is only for your friends with animals, but it’s so much more! You can do activities like shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion,...

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Open House Planned For New Hopkins County EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters
Jan07

Open House Planned For New Hopkins County EMS Station/Hospital District Headquarters

Hopkins County EMS and Hospital District made the move in December and are getting settled into their new EMS station and Hospital District Headquarters, located on 116 Airport Road across from their old digs by CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. An open house is planned Jan. 25 for the new building. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting at noon, and include a facility dedication with the HCHD Board of Directors,...

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Happy New Year From Your County Extension Staff
Dec31

Happy New Year From Your County Extension Staff

By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] As we ponder the events of 2022, there are many good things that took place, along with some not-so-good, but by-golly, we made it!  I pray for a good start to 2023 and that you will look up from where your help comes.  As I wrap up my columns for 2022, I’ll conclude with a final program summary – the...

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A Year In Review: 2021-2022 4-H Grows
Dec29

A Year In Review: 2021-2022 4-H Grows

Mario Villarino By Mario Villarino, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, [email protected] RELEVANCE The 4-H program in Hopkins County is multi-faceted. 4-H members and leaders participate in a variety of educational events, projects and activities. Youth gain leadership skills as they participate in youth based programs. The goal of this plan is to promote youth development...

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2022 In Review: 4-H Agricultural Plan — Hopkins County
Dec21

2022 In Review: 4-H Agricultural Plan — Hopkins County

Mario Villarino By Dr. Mario Villarino, Hopkins County Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, [email protected] RELEVANCE 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, 63% of Texas 4-H members are enrolled in a livestock project. These projects provide youth with subject matter education, as well as valuable learning experiences ,...

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Family & Community Health In Hopkins County
Dec21

Family & Community Health In Hopkins County

Johanna Hicks  Note:  This is the 5th in a series of Extension program impacts for 2022 By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent For Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected]. I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.  I know this is a bittersweet time for many as they have experienced loss, financial issues, illness, breakdown of relationships and other hardships in 2022.  However, we all...

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Week 4: Hopkins County United Way Receives $16,346.42 In Donations, Pledges Toward Goal
Oct27

Week 4: Hopkins County United Way Receives $16,346.42 In Donations, Pledges Toward Goal

Hopkins County United Way campaign workers turned in another $16,346.42 in donations and pledges, which were applied toward this year’s overall $150,000 goal to benefit 18 local non-profit agencies. Overall, that makes $70,181.69 HCUW had received as of the fourth weekly campaign workers’ report meeting this week, which put the campaign at just shy of 50% of the goal, with only 2 weeks left in the campaign. “Every...

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Hopkins County 4-H Gives Back
Oct12

Hopkins County 4-H Gives Back

Johanna Hicks By Johanna Hicks, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, [email protected] National 4-H Week recognition has come to a close, but Hopkins County 4-H’ers are still going strong!  Our County Extension staff feel strongly that we need to teach our youth to give back to the community, and that’s exactly what they are doing! Throughout the month of October, contributions will be accepted...

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