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Hello Tarrant 4-H Families,
Please see info below regarding the Texas 4-H Livestock and Equine Ambassador Programs. Let me (Jacqueline.frampton@ag.tamu.edu) know if you have any questions.
If you are planning to apply to be either a Livestock or Equine Ambassador, PLEASE let me know BEFORE you apply. If I get a recommendation e-mail to complete on your behalf and I didn’t know you were applying or who you are, I will be less inclined to fill it out.
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Despite a year of challenges across the nation, the Texas 4-H Livestock and Equine Ambassador Programs are coming off another incredible year. Our short courses looked quite different than we initially expected, but Ambassadors still left those experiences with a better understanding of the industry, agriculture production, and the political world surrounding agriculture. As rewarding as it was for our Ambassadors to be recognized statewide and nationally, the program is successful only because of outstanding work you lead locally. Your support and coordination have been the driving force behind the success of the Texas 4-H Equine and Livestock Ambassador program. We hope you will consider identifying potential Texas 4-H Livestock and Equine Ambassadors in your county and recruiting them to the program. Our hope is when they return from the short course, you will find them to be eager to assist you with educational programs. More details regarding the programs can be found at https://texasyouthlivestock.com/ .
2021 Short Course Offering:
- Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M – June 12-15, 2021
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M Kingsville – June 21-24, 2021
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M/Texas Tech – July 19-22, 2021
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M – July 12-15, 2021
Selection Criteria:
- Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine projects
- Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science, animal production and advocacy
- Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
- Top 25% class rank
Application Process:
- Applicant goes to:
a. Livestock https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dgRaHGetXUSY70p
b. Equine https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79C2Ai3iABjZFDT
- Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
- CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
- A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per short course
- Applications are due May 1, 2021
Jacqui Frampton
County Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Tarrant County
200 Taylor, Suite 500
Fort Worth TX 76196
p: 817-884-1945 f: 817-884-1941
https://agrilife.org/urbantarrant4h/