Ellis County 4-H

09/04/2026

⚠️The extension office will close at 2pm today. We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Have a safe holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 Ellis County Offices Closed for Labor Day 🇺🇸

All Ellis County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Independence Day.

Offices will reopen at 8:00am on Tuesday, September 8th for normal business hours.

09/03/2026

Familiar faces at !

The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors are learning alongside Prairielands GCD at this year’s Texas Groundwater Summit. We couldn’t be prouder to sponsor these hard-working students!

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Shiner Westmoreland is another one of our John Paul Dineen IV Memorial Scholarship recipients!

Shiner graduated from Waxahachie High School and is beginning classes at Oklahoma State University, with the goal of becoming a large-animal veterinarian.

Please join us in congratulating Shiner! We look forward to seeing where a passion for agriculture will take you!

08/27/2026

📣SAVE THE DATE - Holiday Classic is back for 2026!‼️

The 2026 Holiday Classic is coming up on October 31 in Belton!

📣NEW for 2026 | ONE DAY EVENT!

Holiday Classic is a FREE educational opportunity!
Open to 4-H & FFA members, grades 3-12.

📍Huntington Bank Expo | Belton, TX
📅October 31, 2026

08/26/2026

VALIDATION TAG ORDERS ARE DUE TOMORROW!

08/26/2026

TOMORROW is the annual Awards & Recognition Event! 🥳

⏰ 6:30pm-8pm.

This years awards event will take place at the Extension Office.
📍2675 W US HWY 287 BUS
Waxahachie, TX 75165

08/25/2026

Get Groovy with Ellis County 4-H! 🍀💚

Join us for our 4-H Kick Off on September 14th! This is a great opportunity to learn about Ellis County 4-H, learn about our established clubs & 4-H projects, and SO much more.

08/25/2026

Meet Abigail Johnson, one of our John Paul Dineen IV Memorial Scholarship recipients!

This fall, Abigail is heading to Oklahoma State University, where she will pursue dual degrees in Agribusiness: Farm and Ranch Management and Animal Science. Her goal is to become a rodeo stock contractor and continue making a meaningful impact in the agriculture and western industries.

“I am a skipped-generation cowgirl who did not grow up in the rodeo or western industries. I got that itch from my grandparents. So, when I had the opportunity to start riding horses, I took it. I worked as a ranch hand before taking on the responsibility of caring for my own horse, Durango,” said Abigail.

Her passion for the western way of life also led her to pursue the rodeo queen journey, ultimately earning a place on the state stage with her sights set on the national stage of Miss Rodeo America. As a queen, Abigail had the opportunity to promote the western way of life through meaningful interactions and media appearances across the country.

We are grateful for young people like Abigail who not only have a passion for agriculture but also a desire to serve, lead and make a meaningful impact. Please join us in wishing this cowgirl the best of luck as she begins this exciting new chapter at Oklahoma State!