Titus County extension agent highlights 4‑H, FFA livestock projects and youth involvement
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Summary
Alex Heller, Titus County extension agent, introduced 4‑H and FFA members and described youth livestock projects as family activities that build leadership; youth speakers described showing goats, sheep and cattle at state competitions.
Alex Heller, county extension agent for Titus County, told the meeting he works with 4‑H and FFA members and highlighted livestock projects and youth success at state competitions. "I have a really cool job and then I get to work with our 4 h members, but also our FFA members as well," Heller said.
Heller said livestock projects are a family activity that teaches responsibility and leadership. "What sets apart our 4 h and everyday members showing livestock is that this is a family sport. They're taking care of animals, but they're working with their families, and they have that awesome family time... They're also leaders to their peers in their community within their county," he said.
A youth participant described the species they show: "I show 3 species of livestock. So I show goats, sheep, and cattle." Additional remarks from youth participants described show experiences and awards; speakers emphasized family involvement and the leadership role of youth in the community.
The transcript records these remarks as part of the meeting's presentations and recognitions; no motions or votes were associated with the presentations. The county extension agent and youth participants used the opportunity to recognize student achievements and to summarize the local 4‑H and FFA programs' activities.
