It’s
#AgriLifeExtension’s birthday month, and we’re celebrating with a
#FlashbackFriday! 🥳 This photo reminds us that while some things change, the good stuff stays the same. 👍
Brothers Chris and Gerald Coale proudly show off their calves for the camera in Brazoria County, Texas, 1940. texas4h has been a mainstay of
#TexasTraditions with txextension being a proud partner since its inception in 1915.
For the history buffs... T.M. (Tom) Marks, county agricultural agent, organized the first boys’ “corn club” in Jack County in 1908. Marks often told folks he was more successful teaching new production technology to the youth than to the adults! Within a matter of years, “pig clubs,” “beef calf clubs” and girls’ “tomato clubs” were also initiated in other counties across Texas the state. The stage was set for the rapid expansion of educational programs directed to rural youth.
Fast forward to today ➡️ Did you know that 4-H enrollment in Texas has grown from the original 25 corn club ...