Hood County 4-H

09/01/2026

🎊 Ready, Set, 4-H! 🎊

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new 4-H year, and we couldn't be more excited! Whether you're a returning member or joining us for the first time, there are countless opportunities ahead to learn new skills, make friends, serve your community, and grow as a leader.

Be sure to check out the September newsletter for everything you need to know to get started!

💚 Let's make this our best year yet!

Hood County 4-H Newsletter

08/31/2026

📣 Don't Forget!!

🍀 Food Challenge is a 4-H contest where teams "of three to four members are given a mystery “key” ingredient and access to a limited grocery supply to create an original dish within a set time. Teams then present their dish to judges, explaining preparation methods, nutrition and MyPlate connections, food safety practices, and proper serving size. The Food Challenge promotes creativity, communication, leadership, and practical life skills while reinforcing healthy eating habits." (Texas 4-H Food Challenge Rules)

🍅Join us tonight if you think you might be interested in participating in Food Challenge in Hood County-- all are welcome at this meeting, current or prospective 4-H members!

🔪🍎 Calling all future Food Challenge competitors!

Whether you're a first-time participant or a returning Food Challenge family, don't miss our ✨Mandatory Virtual Parent Meeting✨ on August 31st.

✅ Learn about the contest format
✅ Understand expectations and requirements
✅ Get your questions answered

📍 First-Time Families: 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Returning Families: 7:00-8:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom, https://tinyurl.com/hoodcoFC

Attendance at this meeting expresses interest in participating but does not commit you to the contest.

Scan the QR code or visit the link on the flyer to join! 🍀

08/28/2026

💥 KICKOFF NIGHT WAS A BLAST 💥

Thank you to everyone who came out to check out what Hood County 4-H has to offer.

🍀 If you didn’t make it, it’s not too late to join!

💻 Enroll online at TX4H.tamu.edu

📧 Reach out to us with questions at [email protected]

Club meetings start up September 1st!

08/26/2026

🔪🍎 Calling all future Food Challenge competitors!

Whether you're a first-time participant or a returning Food Challenge family, don't miss our ✨Mandatory Virtual Parent Meeting✨ on August 31st.

✅ Learn about the contest format
✅ Understand expectations and requirements
✅ Get your questions answered

📍 First-Time Families: 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Returning Families: 7:00-8:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom, https://tinyurl.com/hoodcoFC

Attendance at this meeting expresses interest in participating but does not commit you to the contest.

Scan the QR code or visit the link on the flyer to join! 🍀

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

08/17/2026

Enrollment for the 26-27 year is now OPEN!

And with a new system. Visit tx4h.tamu.edu to get enrolled!

“Texas 4-H has been part of so much change recently – new places, new technologies, new opportunities, and new challenges. While change can be unnerving and uncertain, it also allows us to try something different, meet new people, learn from new challenges, and forge new paths. As we move into the new year which will bring even more change, I encourage all of us to – be curious, be courageous, be creative, and be connected.” - Dr. Montza Williams, Texas 4-H Program Director.

Get enrolled now! 🍀

08/13/2026

Rabbit Order due date is right around the corner!

If you intend to show rabbits at the 2027 Hood County Junior Livestock Show:

1. Complete this form: https://forms.gle/hy1qqDwfgyHRev7x5
2. Bring payment, cash or check (made out to Hood County 4-H) to the Extension Office at 1410 W. Pearl St. or pay by card here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hood-county-4-h-rabbit-orders