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Texas 4-H Roundup
Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event for all of Texas 4-H, with more than 4,000 participants competing in approximately 50 diverse competitions throughout the week-long event. The majority of the events require each individual or team to qualify at the county and district level before progressing to State Roundup. Seven Bosque youth brought home 3 awards from the 71st annual Texas 4-H Roundup held at Texas A&M University last week. Bosque County took 22 4-H members to State Roundup this year to compete in 8 events: Ag… Read More →
“Welcome to the Real World!”
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque County is offering the “Welcome to the Real World!” program. This active, hands-on, real-life simulation gives young people and adults the opportunity to explore career opportunities and make lifestyle and spending choices similar to those made on a daily basis “in the real world.” This event will be presented every Thursday night, starting February 2nd through the 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 104 S Fuller, Meridian. The skills learned during each session will help equip… Read More →
Clover Kids
One of the goals in 4-H is to provide opportunities in which a variety of people can get involved. There are many youth participants in 4-H, as well as adult volunteers and Clover Kids. Bosque County started a Clover Kids program in 2016, and we are so excited about the participation thus far. Clover Kids is for youngsters who are in Kindergarten – 2nd grade and want to be involved in 4-H as they grow. This is the perfect stepping stone for learning, finding interests and developing leadership… Read More →
Bosque County 4-H Anti-Bully Campaign
The National Center for Education reported in 2015 that one out of every four students (22%) report being bullied during the school year. October has been designated National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. The PACER Center created the National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006, and is celebrating its 10 year Anniversary this year. When it originally started it was only a week-long event and has now grown into a global month long effort with a multitude of activities all throughout October to bring awareness to bullying. The Texas Legislature… Read More →
4-H Offers a Variety of Projects
You have joined 4-H, now what? 4-Hers thrive on being involved in different projects, and you do not have to limit yourself to just one. I always recommend taking time to really think about what your interests are, it’s great to try new things, but if you aren’t interested in a particular project it is okay to pass it over and find something else that grabs your attention. There are many different projects that are offered within Bosque County ranging from Ag ID to Vet Science and with… Read More →
About 4-H – Leadership
What does leadership mean to you or to your kids? Many of the youth today feel that leadership opportunities are lacking, which in turn does not prepare them to take leadership roles as they grow up. 4-H is working to change this, the projects that are offered hope to spark interest and then grow a passion, all the while teaching 4-Hers the skillsets of a leader. Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO – National 4-H Council says “In 4‑H, we believe that every child has the potential to be… Read More →
Learn About 4-H Projects: Bosque Bullseyes
This year is already off to a running start in 4-H! We have begun practices, monthly meetings, and attended our first Archery Tournament in Glen Rose on Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Dinosaur State Park. The Bosque Bullseyes is the name of our 4-H Archery Club in Bosque County. They meet for practice on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at the Clifton Armory at 5:30 pm. This year we have close to 25 kids participating in the Club, and 20 of them already started… Read More →
Learn About 4-H Projects: Ag Product ID
On August 30th 4-H kids gathered to have the first Ag Product ID practice of the new 2016-17 year. For the practice they had to answer what the product was as well as a question about the product. Some of the questions asked what region the products originated from, fat content, when it should be planted, and what type of blooms grew on it. Pictured above, (R-L) County Extension Agent Chelsea Dorward times the participants; Matthew Murphy, Emily Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Laramie Crockett, and Timothy Murphy. They each… Read More →