Van Zandt 4-H

10/16/2026

🏈🌭 Tailgating Food Safety Tips 🌭🏈
Nothing beats game day with family, friends, and great food! Before you head to the tailgate, remember these food safety tips to keep everyone healthy:
✅ Keep hot foods hot (140°F or above) and cold foods cold (40°F or below)
✅ Transport food in insulated coolers with plenty of ice packs
✅ Use separate plates and utensils for raw and cooked foods
✅ Wash or sanitize hands before preparing and eating food
✅ Don't leave perishable foods out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if temperatures are above 90°F
A winning tailgate is one where everyone enjoys the food and the game safely!
🏟️ Stay safe, stay healthy, and cheer on your team!

10/16/2026

Another day of hard work, big dreams and show-ring action! Here’s your schedule for today at the State Fair of Texas Livestock Show!

10/15/2026

Therapy Dog Volunteer Teams Bringing Miles of Smiles will be here tomorrow from 4-5pm!
Stop by to hang out with these amazing pups while practicing your reading skills!🐾📖

10/15/2026

Your plans for today start here! 🤠 Take a look at the Livestock Show schedule and come see what’s happening!

10/15/2026

Looking for a nutritious appetizer or snack? This Spinach Dip is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients!
✅ High in protein from cottage cheese
✅ Loaded with vitamins and minerals from spinach
✅ A great source of calcium for bone health
✅ Creamy, delicious, and lower in fat than many traditional dips
Serve with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips for a satisfying snack everyone will enjoy.
Healthy eating doesn't have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Simple ingredient swaps can add nutrition while keeping great taste!
🥬🥕🧀 Give this nutritious dip a try and let us know what you think!

10/14/2026

and she's our 4H President TOO!!

Awesome results for Harper Ellis at the State Fair of Texas Job Interview Contest - a 4th place finish in a super competitive field to start the year off right!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

WE WILL BE IN THE CHAPEL FOR THIS MEETING.

10/13/2026

✨As we wrap up 4-H Week, we’re feeling extra grateful for the supporters who help make 4-H possible. 💚

Together, we’re creating more opportunities for young people to find their spark, build confidence, develop lifelong skills and become for whatever comes next.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible supporters: Lilly Endowment, Ballmer Group, Tractor Supply Co., The Allstate Foundation, Charles Schwab, Corteva Agriscience, JBS USA, Bayer U.S. Crop Science, Casey's, CHS Inc, The Marcus Foundation, Microsoft, Andrew Carnegie Foundation, CNH Industrial, Nationwide Foundation, Rural 1st, Starlink.

Your support helps 4-H reach more young people and build a generation that’s ready to lead, serve and make a difference.