4-H & Youth Development

Ellis County

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a diverse array of educational programs, activities, and resources. These range from self-study activities to programs that you can attend. No matter the name, Extension programs are based on objective, research-based, practical information that you can use today.  We invite you to explore the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service website to find informative articles, resources, volunteer programs, youth development opportunities, healthy lifestyle suggestions, and more.


2024 Fall Stock Shows: Entry Night | July 25 & 26, 2024

If you are planning to show at any of the Fall shows (under Ellis County 4-H) you must sign up during any of the following dates/times:

  • July 25th, 8 am-7 pm
  • July 26th, 8 am-12 pm

This includes any youth-related contests.

Entries will be completed in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 701 S-I 35-E, 75165.

If you are showing livestock, you must make sure your Quality Counts number is VALID. If you are a new 4-H member, or they have aged up, the curriculum will need to be done at the required level.


Texas Community Futures Forum 2024

We Want to Hear From YOU!

Developing educational programs based on community needs is the foundation of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s success. Our ability to meet educational needs depends on knowing what residents see as the issues that impact their lives.

What issues do you see or identify affecting your community (Ellis County) over the next 5, 10, 15, or 20 years?

Click HERE to give your feedback.


  Enroll Today!

The FIRST step in becoming an active 4-H member of Ellis County is to enroll via 4HOnline (Click Here). To help you navigate through the enrollment platform, we have created some guide sheets. Click on the link below to get started!

4HOnline 2.0_Family Navigation Guide


Texas A&M AgriLife Learn offers a robust selection of documents and information sheets, many of which offer a FREE downloadable version, as well as available books and other materials that expand on the topic(s).

Click Here to access AgriLife Learn.


Repository for dated documents.

Click Here to access the Ellis County AgriLife Extension Service Repository

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