Pecos County

While the specific, annual club meetings and competitive events change, the overall programming falls into four main focus areas, mirroring the statewide Texas 4-H structure:

4-H Programs in Pecos County

4-H is the primary youth development organization in Pecos County. Members (grades 3–12, with K–2 in the Clover Kids program) are encouraged to choose from a wide variety of “projects” that empower them through hands-on learning.

The general project areas available to Pecos County youth typically include:

• Agriculture & Livestock: This is a traditional cornerstone, and in Pecos County, this heavily involves livestock projects (e.g., cattle, sheep, swine, goats) geared toward local and county shows.
• Family & Community Health: Programs focused on nutrition, food science, cooking, healthy living, and family resource management.
• Natural Resources: Projects that teach about the local environment like wildlife challenge, range Science Shooting Sports.
• Leadership & Citizenship: Activities that focus on public speaking, community service, parliamentary procedure, and developing civic responsibility.
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math): Projects often include robotics, and photography.

Pecos County AgriLife Extension Programs

1. Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR): Given Pecos County’s economy, programs heavily focus on local industry, which includes:
   • Ranching and Livestock management.
   • Water conservation and management.
   • Crop production like pecans and other specialty crops.
   • Wildlife and rangeland management.
2. Family and Community Health (FCH): Programs designed to improve family well-being, such as:
   • Nutrition education and healthy eating.
   • Food safety and preservation.
3. Community Economic Development: Efforts to support the local economy, which includes education related to the county’s major industries like oil and gas.
4. 4-H and Youth Development: As detailed above, providing leadership and life-skills education to local youth.

For the most accurate and current information on Pecos County’s 4-H clubs, specific project sign-ups, and upcoming adult education events, you should contact the Pecos County AgriLife Extension office directly in Fort Stockton. 432-336-2541