Jim Wells County
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4-H & Youth Development
Healthy South Texas
Ag and Natural Resources
4-H Announcements
If you have not been keeping track of your club meetings, now is the time to check. Remember, if you are a current member, in order to show at the Jim Wells County Fair in October, you must have attended 6 club meetings this year. If your child will be a new member starting in August, please remember that they must attend 3 club meetings before the County Fair.
All 25-26 Major Show Steer Tags Deadline to Order is April 4th. $30.00/Tag
Fall Major Show Heifer Tags Deadline to Order is April 4th. $30.00/Tag
State Fair of Texas Lamb & Goat Tags Deadline to Order is April 4th. $20.00/tag
Spring Major Show Heifer Tags Deadline to Order is August 15th. $30.00/Tag
All 2026 Major Lamb & Goat Tags Deadline to Order is August 15th. $20.00/Tag
Jim Wells County Council & Adult Leaders Meeting is March 31, 2025.
St. Elizabeth is looking for Volunteers to help with their 5k Glow Run on March 28 at 8:00 PM. If anyone is looking for Volunteer Hours and would like to take part in this event, please get with Teresa and she will send you the link to help you get signed up to volunteer. This is a fantastic opportunity to help reach the Community and let them know who we are!
Registration is open for District 12 Livestock Judging. If you would like to compete, please register through 4HOnline. We are working on scheduling practices be on the look out for updates.
Resource Forms
Follow the link below for more information about the resource forms. These forms are used to provide information regarding updated guidelines, deadlines, and descriptions of 4-H Events and Competitions throughout the year.
Healthy South Texas Announcements
Hey Jim Wells County! Walk Across Texas program will start on Monday, March 31, 2025. Register using the QR code below. And don’t forget to tag us in all of your fun “in progress” fb posts.
Events Calendar
Stay up to date on monthly 4-H Meetings, Competitions, Deadlines and Events. Explore the events calendar to stay current on what is happening.
Extension Topics for Jim Wells County
Texas 4-H Youth Development

Plants & Crops

Animals & Livestock

Life & Health

Business & Community

Environment & Natural Resources

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Alice, TX 78332