This interview was recorded at the Henderson County Courthouse on Tuesday, March 1.
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In this week's Henderson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Podcast we talk with Agent Angela Hemphill, who is in charge of the 4-H program and youth development.
"I get to go into the schools and do different programs around the county to teach kids different awesome things about agriculture," she said.
Topics covered in this podcast include:
I. S.T.E.M. (1:35)
Summary: S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Henderson County 4-H doesn't just do agriculture, it also has a robotics team and has photography projects, for example.
Quote: "We have lots of things to offer," Hemphill said. "Our robotics teams -- we have a junior through senior -- we've been competing all over the state of Texas."
Remember: The 4-H isn't just about agriculture.
II. Hatching in the Classroom (2:54)
Summary: Hemphill has been working with students at Bel Air Elementary School in Athens recently. She takes fertilized eggs and an incubator into the classroom to teach students about agriculture. The program takes students through the whole life cycle.
Quote: "I am really glad to be back in the schools this year (after COVID)," she said. "I love being in the classroom with those kids. They're so much fun."
III. About 4-H (6:14)
Summary: There are 11 4-H clubs currently active in Henderson County with most of them meeting once a month. Some of the clubs concentrate on specific topics, like the rifle, archery, and shotgun club.
Quote: "You don't have to have a house with land to be a 4-H member," she said. "We have so many projects that you can do from a small environment."
Remember: 4-H is open for kindergarten through 12th grade and isn't just about agriculture.
If you want to learn more about Henderson County 4-H, contact Angela Hemphill at 903-675-6130 or email achemphill@ag.tamu.edu. You can also find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hendersoncounty4h.
