“4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.”
Ector 4-H is part of Texas 4-H, which is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M System. Founded in 1908, 4-H is the largest youth development program in Texas, reaching more than 550,000 youth each year.
The 4-H Motto is “To Make the Best Better”
The 4-H Slogan is “Learn by Doing”
Major 4-H & Youth Programming in Ector County includes:
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- 4-H Family & Community Health projects including Food & Nutrition, Fashion & Interior Design, and Photography
- 4-H Livestock projects such as Swine, Sheep, Goats, Steers
- 4-H Small Animal projects such as Rabbits
- Shooting Sports disciplines – Archery, Air Rifle, Rifle
- Leadership & Citizenship development through the Ector 4-H Club
- Curriculum Enrichment activities such as Kids, Kows, & More, Hatching in the Classroom and Agricultural Science Day at a local ranch
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