Jeff Raska  will be discussing raising chickens from chicks to hens included brooder care, housing, breed selection and nutrition for all stages of a life. Jeff is an avid Backyard chicken enthusiast and will be presenting this program as a private citizen.   

Learn about Texas A&M AgriLife Extensions  Earth-Kind gardening principles and see how we can grow beautiful landscapes using earth friendly practices. We will learn the 10 concepts of Earth-Kind gardening and how to incorporate them in your home gardens.      

Presented by: Derrick Burton, Extension Program Specialist 4-H Youth Development When:  February 22, 2018                                                                                                                                    Where:  Dallas County AgriLife Office Learning Center (address below)... Read More →

You can give back to the community while you learn how to improve your own health! Volunteers receive 40 hours of education related to wellness, nutrition, childhood health, food safety, healthy food preparation, public speaking and much more. Trainings are a mix of in-person instruction and online training. Cost of materials is $80 and due at beginning of first session. No refunds will be provided. The training is led by Brittany Martin, County Extension Agent – Dallas County. Research-based information in the areas of health and wellness is provided. In return,... Read More →

The Dallas County Master Gardeners will present information and demonstrate how to be successful with growing herbs.  Come and join us for this information packed program.

A regularly scheduled 4-H Finance Committee meeting always occurs immediately after County Council meetings. Please consider joining the 4-H Finance Committee!

Steve Hudkins, County Extension Agent Horticulture and Master Gardener Program Coordinator and Jeff Rask, Horticulture Program Assistant will be presenting information on successful vegetable gardening.  Included in the presentation will be information on construction and management of raised beds including raised bed soil, drip irrigation and square foot gardening.  Topics will also include selection of vegetable varieties for North Texas and planting dates. You will have the opportunity to see actual raised beds and drip irrigation systems in place.

Steve Hudkins, County Extension Agent Horticulture and Master Gardener Program Coordinator and Jeff Rask, Horticulture Program Assistant will be presenting information on successful vegetable gardening.  Included in the presentation will be information on construction and management of raised beds including raised bed soil, drip irrigation and square foot gardening.  Topics will also include selection of vegetable varieties for North Texas and planting dates.

  Hello everyone, Volunteer opportunities for "Tractor Supply Company 4-H Clover Campaign" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet: To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Seagoville Store:  http://www.volunteersignup.org/4ACY7 Mesquite Store:  Coming Soon! Thank you for volunteering!      

Managing your land, small or large can be an adventure! No worries, we have some solutions. Questions, please call 214-904-3056 or email, elizabeth.rudd@ag.tamu.edu Registration Required to hold seat(s) - Register below