Here is a list of Livestock-related opportunities available through 4-H.
2012 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program
Application due at university by June 22nd
Texas A&M University: July 16-19, 2012
Texas Tech University: July 23-25, 2012
The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program strives to provide high school aged 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for animal agriculture. Youth have a choice to attend with program at either Texas A&M University or at Texas Tech University.
Objectives
• Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in junior livestock programs across Texas.
• Prepare youth for the experience of the University setting, through intensive science based instruction and experiences.
• Prepare and provide opportunities for youth to serve in advocacy roles for animal agriculture, 4-H, and junior livestock programs.
• Develop a heightened awareness of career opportunities in animal agriculture and advocacy.
Selection Criteria
· senior aged (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding their livestock projects
· students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production
· students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
· County Extension Agent approval
· top 25% class rank
Process
A selection committee will review the applications and accept25 participants per university.
Applications
Texas Tech University Application
Texas A&M University Application
For more information please contact Billy Zanolini at (936) 348-2234 or email him at Billy.Zanolini@agnet.tamu.edu
Jerry Orr Memorial 4-H Educational And Leadership Sponsorship
The Jerry Orr Memorial 4-H Educational and Leadership Sponsorship is a $150 sponsorship administered by the Fannin 4-H Foundation. Scholarship is available to any active Fannin County 4-H member attending Leadership and/or Educational workshops pertaining to any of the listed activities related to selecting/raising/showing beef cattle.
To see the list of activities and additional requirements, please click here.
Lamb Camp
For information on the lamp camp, please click here.
Goat Camp
For information on the goat camp, please click here
