4-H is the youth development program of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System and cooperating counties. The 4-H mission is to offer participants opportunities to acquire knowledge, develop skills and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society. 4-H is open to all children aged 9 to 18 regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

4-H helps young people learn how to do new and interesting things through learn-by-doing projects. Organized 4-H clubs serve youth ages 9 (or age 8 and in the 3rd grade) to age 18. 4-H is educational and offers learning experiences in 84 subject matter areas. There are over 5,700 youth enrolled in organized 4-H clubs, curriculum enrichment programs, and special interest projects in McLennan County. If you are interested in joining a 4-H club or starting a club in your community, call Texas AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County at 254-757-5180 or e-mail mclennan@ag.tamu.edu

• 4-H Facts
• 4-H Rules and Guidelines for Membership and Eligibility
• 4-H Contests
• County 4-H Award Opportunities
• County 4-H Leadership Opportunities
• Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines - 2008-2009
• Project List 2008-2009
• 4-H Member Enrollment Form - 2008-2009
• Volunteer Enrollment Form - 2008-2009
• 4-H Club Officer Handbooks
• McLennan County 4-H Handbook - 2008-2009
• Project Completion Form

• Record Book Forms and Information
• Texas 4-H Recordbook One Pager of Need to Knows

2009 4-H Awards Packet

• District 8 Food Show Poster Contest - Put on your creative hat because this is a great way to participate in a district event. Submit a District 8 Food Show Poster by October 23 to the Extension Office. The theme this year is physical education. Create a poster that depicts physical education in any aspect. Just remember, the poster cannot be any larger than 22 x 28. It can be hand or computer created. There is no limit to the number of posters we submit, so everyone is able to participate.



• 4-H Nutrition Quiz Bowl Guidelines



• 2009 Texas 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest - This year's topic is "The Dance Language of Bees." Essays must be at the State 4-H office by January 31. Prizes for the sate winning essays are $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, and $50 for 3rd.
       - Contest Rules

• Livestock Project Club Meeting - The Livestock Project Club has reorganized and will have their first official meeting on Monday, October 13, at the Extension office at 6:30 p.m. All that are interested should attend.

• State and County Lamb and Goat Validation- October 21 and October 28 at the HOT Fairgrounds from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.



• Annual Holiday Classic - November 15-16. The Annual Holiday Classic will be held at the HOT Fairgrounds on November 15-16. This is a free workshop on the 15th for swine, goats, lambs, and cattle, with a free steak dinner that night. The 16th is a free show where all entries will receive a prize. Call the Extension Office for more information.



• Horse Newsletter - September-December 2008



• 2008 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza - November 15 at Bell County Expo. Registrations taken October 1-20 through
  4-H Connect.



• McLennan County Junior Livestock Show Horse Show - Monday, January 19, 2009.
       - Rules

• Texas 4-H Clover - 2008-2009
• 2009 Texas 4-H Roundup Rules and Guidelines
• Project Selection Guide
• Texas 4-H Website
• Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines
• 4-H Connect
• 2009 Texas 4-H Roundup Rules and Guidelines