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From barns to community halls and competition arenas, Milam County 4-Hcontinues to shine as one of the county’s most impactful youth development programs. With dozens of active project areas and almost two hundred of youth participating each year, 4Hremains a place where young people learn, lead, and make a difference—right here at home. Milam County 4-H offers opportunities for youth in grades K-12 to explore their interests, develop life skills, and build confidence through hands-on learning. Members participate in a variety of projects—including livestock, food & nutrition, photography, shooting sports, consumer education, robotics, leadership, and community service—ensuring every child can find a place to thrive. “Our 4-H members don’t just learn skills; they learn responsibility, teamwork, and how to set goals for themselves,” said Milam County Extension Agents. “Every club meeting, workshop, practice, and contest helps these kids grow into the leaders our communities need.” The 2025 4-H year has been full of success stories. Milam County youth have proudly represented the county at district and state contests, earning high rankings in livestock judging, ag product identification, horse judging, food challenge, photography, consumer decision making, and more. Members also completed hundreds of hours of community service— supporting local food drives, beautification projects, church events, nursing home outreach, and holiday programs.