Texas 4-H Livestock, Equine, and Poulty Ambassador Application Deadline

2024 Short Course Offering:
1. Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, Tarleton State University – June 9-12, 2025
2. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University-Kingsville – June 16-19, 2025
3. Texas 4-H Poultry Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University – June 23-26, 2025
4. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University – July 7-10, 2025
5. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M Texas Tech – July 14-17, 2025
Selection Criteria:
• Senior level (grades 9-12 in fall 2025) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine/poultry projects
• Students with a profound interest in animal/equine/poultry science, animal production and advocacy
• Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
• Top 25% class rank preferred
Application Process:
1. Applications will be released on the Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture website
(www.texasyouthlivestock.com) on February 15, 2025
2. Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
3. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
4. A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per short course
5. Applications are due April 15, 2025
2025 Phase II and Phase III Offering:
1. Texas 4-H Advocacy Academy, Austin – July 21-23, 2025
2. Texas 4-H Japan Agricultural Experience – July 26-August 6, 2025 – dates tentative