4-H Agriculture & Livestock

Our Texas 4-H program gives youth the opportunity to develop their “agricultural literacy” through activities and programs on agriculture and livestock. With projects involving the raising, showing and judging of livestock, the Texas leaders of tomorrow can develop their knowledge and skills related to animal science, business, leadership and more.

Related Departments: Agricultural EconomicsAgricultural Leadership, Education and CommunicationsAnimal Science

4-h members evaluating wool

Texas 4-H Goats Project

The 4-H goat project offers outstanding opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision-making, record keeping, responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership.
Goat eating a carrot

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4-H Agriculture & Livestock

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Program

Texas 4-H is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M University System. Founded in 1908, 4-H is the largest youth development program in Texas, reaching more than 550,000 youth each year.

Program

Texas 4-H Youth Ambassador program is for high school 4-H members looking to develop and practice advanced skills in a variety of 4-H program areas.

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  • Project

    Many youth in Texas do not have the facilities, funds or interest in raising a traditional livestock project. However, there are 1.2 million households in the state that have youth under 18 years old and own a dog. Mixed breed or purebred, registered or not, all kinds of dogs are welcomed in the Texas 4-H Dog Care and Training Project. 

  • Project

    Did you know that nearly three-fourths of all animals are insects? Because there are so many insects, they impact our daily lives in both good and bad ways. In this 4-H project you will learn about entomology – the study of insects.

  • Project

    Students will explore the exciting world of plants, insects, water, soil, and ecology. Students can do community service projects to help provide healthy food and beautiful landscapes.

    girls tending a school garden
  • Project

    The 4-H goat project offers outstanding opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision-making, record keeping, responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership.

    Goat eating a carrot
  • Project

    The horse project is a great way to be able to gain valuable experience and skills through engaging activities like showing and horse judging. There are so many great skills learned through this program.

    Teens taking a selfie with a horse
  • Project

    The Texas 4-H Rabbit Project is offered to all 4-H members statewide. The project has three main components: pet, market and breeding.

    Rabbits in a hutch
  • Project

    Discover secrets behind how your food is processed in the meat science project! You will learn how to identify various cuts of meats and determine the quality. As you discover science-based information about meat, you will be able to judge the quality and retail value of meat.

    4-h members judging meat
  • Project

    The swine project allows youth to explore the various aspects of the swine industry such as livestock selection, nutrition, and animal husbandry.

    two 4-h members feeding a pig in a pen
  • Program

    Texas 4-H Youth Ambassador program is for high school 4-H members looking to develop and practice advanced skills in a variety of 4-H program areas.

    4-H leader talking to younger kids in a garden

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