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Anderson County Extension reports growth in 4‑H membership, ag literacy outreach and health programs
Summary
County extension staff updated the commissioners on 2024 programs including 4‑H membership, Ag Day outreach, livestock successes, master gardener activity, Walk Across Texas and a car‑seat safety program.
Truman Lamb, Anderson County Extension Agent, introduced new County Extension Agent for 4‑H and Youth Development Angela Hemphill and summarized extension programming and outreach achievements for 2024.
Angela Hemphill said 4‑H in Anderson County currently has 87 members and the extension office is working to expand membership, including plans to “double that number” during the coming school year. She reported that Ag Day, produced in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas Farm Bureau, reached more than 600 elementary‑age youth last year through interactive agricultural stations. Hemphill said seven county members participated at major…
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