Ambassadors

• 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.

The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program is an in-depth learning experience for selected youth to represent the agricultural industry in Texas. Training includes a short course experience on the campus of either Texas A&M University or Texas Tech University. During this three/four-day training, more than 30 hours of rigorous instruction by university faculty, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialists, and County Extension Agents cover topics such as animal science principles, leadership, career development, and animal agriculture advocacy. Youth also learn the value of giving back to the community.

Once a young person becomes a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador they are required to commit at least 40 hours of service annually, in most cases the service goes back to assisting novice 4-H families with their livestock projects and education. Ambassadors conduct and assist with educational livestock project clinics, conduct home project visits, speak to civic groups, assist with livestock shows, speak at agricultural awareness days and advocate for the livestock and agriculture industry across Texas.

4-H Livestock Ambassadors have presented topics in agriculture advocacy, nutrition, selection, daily maintenance and care, showmanship, sportsmanship, preparing new 4-H families for show, and management of show animals during a livestock show. Additionally, the ambassadors teach livestock ethics and animal care to the novice 4-H families. These individuals have represented 4-H at interpretative events with such individuals and groups as members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, Texas Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, County Judges and Commissioners, Livestock Show Management and 4-H Families.

• Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in Horse projects and 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 the Equine Industry, 4-H, and the horse programs.

• Develop a heightened awareness of career opportunities in the equine industry and advocacy.

The Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Program is an in-depth learning experience for selected youth to represent the agricultural industry in Texas. Training includes a short course experience on the campus of either Texas A&M University or Texas Tech University. During this three/four-day training, more than 40 hours of rigorous instruction by university faculty, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialists, and County Extension Agents cover topics such as animal science principles, leadership, career development, and equine agriculture advocacy. Youth also learn the value of giving back to the community.

Once a young person becomes a Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador they are required to commit at least 40 hours of service annually, in most cases the service goes back to assisting novice 4-H families with their equine projects and education. Ambassadors conduct and assist with educational equine project clinics, conduct home project visits, speak to civic groups, assist with equine shows, speak at agricultural awareness days and advocate for the equine and agriculture industry across Texas.

4-H Equine Ambassadors have presented topics in equine advocacy, nutrition, selection, daily maintenance and care, showmanship, sportsmanship, preparing new 4-H families for show, and management of horses during an exhibition. Additionally, the ambassadors teach livestock ethics and equine care to the novice 4-H families. These individuals have represented 4-H at interpretative events with such individuals and groups as members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, Texas Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, County Judges and Commissioners, Equine  Show Management and 4-H Families.

• Experience the wide diversity of water resources, water uses, sensitive ecosystems, and water quality concerns throughout the state.
• Gain insight into water law, policy, and planning strategies to protect and preserve surface and groundwater resources.
• Learn strategies for improving municipal, agricultural, and industrial water conservation and efficiency.
• Understand the importance of water to local, regional, and state economies.
• Develop valuable leadership and communication skills while educating others.
• Learn about career opportunities in the water industry.

4-H Livestock Ambassadors have presented topics in agriculture advocacy, nutrition, selection, daily maintenance and care, showmanship, sportsmanship, preparing new 4-H families for show, and management of show animals during a livestock show. Additionally, the ambassadors teach livestock ethics and animal care to the novice 4-H families. These individuals have represented 4-H at interpretative events with such individuals and groups as members of the Texas House of Representatives and Senate, Texas Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, County Judges and Commissioners, Livestock Show Management and 4-H Families.

• Serve as a youth community health and wellness leader
• Assist County Extension Agents in providing leadership to the youth components of Healthy Texas, Texas 4-H, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Serve as a leader to implement health programs and lessons in local schools
• Become knowledgeable and skilled in the healthy lifestyles subject matter
• Coordinate educational events that will encourage better health in your community for both youth and adults
• Be a role model for healthy living!

The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program is looking for teens that are motivated, excited, and ready to make a change in their community! This program is designed for high school age youth who have a passion for health and wellness. These youth will be trained at the regional level to become youth health experts who can motivate others to make a change in their lifestyle to improve their health. More importantly, these ambassadors will assist local county extension agents with program efforts, project activities, and much more!