Jackson County 4H Youth Development

05/19/2026

Let's show off your artistic side! All Jackson Co 4-H members can create a 4-H themed poster to be turned in by May 27 to Joy West at [email protected]. Create the poster and take a photo or make a digital one on your computer. Members 8-19 will have their poster sent on to state. Local winners will be announce for all age categories! See below for more information:

05/15/2026

🍀State Camp Registration is OPEN!
🍀 Non-members can register through the link posted on our website.
🍀 Parents of the 5-8 year old age groups will need to get a registration link from their county agent.

05/14/2026

🍀 Artisan Camp registration is OPEN! 🍀
Spaces are limited! Non-members can register through the link posted on our website.
Parents of the 5-8 year old age groups will need to get a registration link from their county agent

05/08/2026

Jackson Co 4-H is pleased to announce the local winners for Ross Photography Contest:
Non-living Color: Ellie
Living B&W: Jax
Living Color: Junie

05/05/2026

Friday is the deadline to enter the Dairy Food and/or Rice is Nice contests from the Farm Bureau. Each contest has two event groups: Main Dishes & Party Foods. That mean you can enter all 4 contests if you want!
You will need to fill our a form for each contest and include the recipe you created or modified for the event. County prize is $50 gift card for 1st place! Don't delay, get it in today!

05/05/2026

It is Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday! Let's Celebrate!
Explore these different protein filled options from our colleagues from Texas A&M's Dinner Tonight team:
Slow Cooker Street Tacos
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/slow-cooker-street-tacos/?utm_id=97758_v0_s02_e230_tv2_tp1_a1demo0jh6b5tu&fbclid=IwY2xjawRm401leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFalJYV2VVUkRuTUVtZWN4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqHkbKx2NRdFYBxnXteWwYY0vRgw_n3rv4k1_mNLgbf3Ie8ww8MG4uLifbOC_aem_wYRxplEb8T9qsItCp6OYCw
Chicken Tacos with Roasted Street Corn
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/chicken-tacos-with-roasted-street-corn/?utm_id=97758_v0_s02_e230_tv2_tp1_a1demo0jh6b5tu&fbclid=IwY2xjawRm41BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFalJYV2VVUkRuTUVtZWN4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqHkbKx2NRdFYBxnXteWwYY0vRgw_n3rv4k1_mNLgbf3Ie8ww8MG4uLifbOC_aem_wYRxplEb8T9qsItCp6OYCw
Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos:
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/smokey-pork-tenderloin-tacos/?utm_id=97758_v0_s02_e230_tv2_tp1_a1demo0jh6b5tu&fbclid=IwY2xjawRm41VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFalJYV2VVUkRuTUVtZWN4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqsgLoQ9ZlGo460EMcLnkhczkGuygFWNP7ZoIvE_a4hriRewtFzp2d_GUUkE_aem_c0ENccyT6irhEhUIUmWLuw
Steak Tacos
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/steak-tacos/
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas/?utm_id=97758_v0_s02_e230_tv2_tp1_a1demo0jh6b5tu&fbclid=IwY2xjawRm415leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFalJYV2VVUkRuTUVtZWN4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgbJrB1d62ndB0-YWJR8heOuDPWlBGv4asO5sN4mThUND_FW5FBSQMP5Q1Ev_aem_ZyCqnP21TYF1qiEtZhCaKQ

These flavorful tacos feature protein packed filling such as pork, chicken and beef. If you're looking for a taco recipe, explore these awesome options! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or feeding a crowd.

Slow Cooker Street Tacos
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/slow-cooker-street-tacos/

Chicken Tacos with Roasted Street Corn
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/chicken-tacos-with-roasted-street-corn/

Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos:
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/smokey-pork-tenderloin-tacos/

Steak Tacos
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/steak-tacos/

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas/

05/04/2026

Love it!

A long time ago, in a pasture far, far away… 🐄⚔️

May the 4th Be With Moo! 🌾✨

05/04/2026

We are getting ready for District O-Rama with our county o-rama. Lucy and Mason did a great job learning about their chosen event.
Let’s go Jackson Co 4-H!

05/04/2026

We just can't help ourselves! We are jumping on the "May the 4th" Star Wars bandwagon with these cute recipes, but get creative and come up with your own fun inspired recipes.
https://www.southernsavers.com/star-wars-recipes-lightsabers-yoda-more/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRlsbtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUUUZUaEtCZFNiQ0xrR01mc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnh62AfjRPvRPQCncKh6lRcpszm21Nlw-ibn4AexQht5UtaRJ6UVI-BkZSdS_aem_ViSeb_aKAj9944XgWRw6EQ

We just can't help ourselves! We are jumping on the "May the 4th" Star Wars bandwagon with these cute recipes, but get creative and come up with your own fun inspired recipes.
https://www.southernsavers.com/star-wars-recipes-lightsabers-yoda-more/

04/27/2026

Have a great rice recipe or a delicious recipe filled with dairy? It's time for Jackson Co Students to show off their skills with the 2026 Dairy Food and Rice is Nice recipe contests!
Deadline to enter is May 8. See the flyer for more details or call Jackson Co Farm Bureau or the Jackson Co Extension office with questions.