4-H Project Show Results and the Annual Christmas Joys Program
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County 4-H Project Show Results Every year during National 4-H Week, Hopkins County 4-H members have the opportunity to enter items in the 4-H Project Show. This serves as an avenue to showcase talents of our 4-H youth. Even though entries were down, 22 quality items were entered in this year’s Project Show. Here are the...
4-H Project Show Results
By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County National 4-H Week Best of Show ribbon The Hopkins County 4-H Project Show took place during National 4-H Week, and the results are in! Twenty-six projects were registered for judging. Art:William Ebel, Junior – Blue ribbon, Best of Show; Red ribbonJayci McClung, Junior – Red RibbonJohni McClung, Junior – Red ribbonPenelope...
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...
Celebrating National 4-H Week With Project Show, Paper Clover Campaign, Food Drive, Other Activities
Hopkins County 4-H students, recognized for accomplishments by (back row) Hopkins County Commissioners Court, along with and Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agents By Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County 4-H members all across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week, and our Hopkins County 4-H members are no exception! County Judge Robert Newsom...
Too Much Emphasis on Winning and Losing at Jr. Fair Livestock Shows by Mario Villarino
February 8, 2024 – According to Nebraska Extension “It seems far too often we place too much emphasis on winning and losing at Jr. Fair livestock shows. Unfortunately, many times adults consider 4-H and FFA livestock projects a failure if their son or daughter does not win. If our only goal at a livestock show is to win, maybe we need to make some adjustments in our goals and in understanding the benefits our youth are gaining...
A Year in Review- 2023 4-H Agricultural Plan
December 19, 2023 – 2023 4-H Agricultural Plan RELEVANCE 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources projects are an important component of the county 4-H program in Texas. Currently, sixty three percent of Texas 4-H members are enrolled in a livestock project . These projects provide ...
3rd Annual Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale is Saturday
September 26, 2023 – Three participants in the upcoming Hopkins County Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale stopped by KSST for an interview on Tuesday. You can hear the complete interview during the KSST Morning Show later this week. Claire Jalufka, Catherine Starzyk and Rhayne Thomas will have heifers for sale on Saturday. The show and sale is dedicated to FFA and 4-H members in Hopkins County. It provides a showcase for their...
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...
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 ,...
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...
