Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service launches capital campaign for Texas 4-H

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The campaign will fund the design, development and maintenance of the new facility and provide opportunities for donors to invest in the future of youth leadership and development in Texas. The headquarters will open its doors in 2026.

“Texas 4-H is woven into the fabric of Texas A&M, having been part of The Texas A&M University System for more than 118 years,” said Jeffrey W. Savell, Ph.D., vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences. “We want to build a space where youth, volunteers and educators can come together to continue making the best better.”

Impact across Texas

Building on that vision, AgriLife Extension – the agency within The Texas A&M University System that administers the Texas 4-H program – will lead efforts to ensure the new facility serves as a resource for youth, families and communities across the state. The agency’s statewide presence and local relationships uniquely position it to connect donors’ investments with real-world impact in all 254 counties in Texas.

“This campaign and new facility will help AgriLife Extension strengthen our connection to youth and families across the state,” said Rick Avery, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension director. “It’s an investment in both place and purpose, providing a home that inspires learning, leadership and service for generations to come.”

A new home for Texas 4-H

The new headquarters will serve as the home for the Texas 4-H Program and the Texas 4-H Foundation, featuring collaborative learning spaces, office space for state specialists, a recording studio, event space and an exhibit honoring 4-H’s rich history.

“This headquarters will be more than a building – it will be a hub for connection, innovation and growth as we continue to expand our opportunities and grow to meet the needs of youth in Texas,” said Montza Williams, Ed.D, AgriLife Extension Texas 4-H program director. “While 4-H starts at the grassroots county level, we hope this provides a space for our statewide community to collaborate, learn and strengthen the reach and impact of 4-H across Texas.”

The capital campaign brings together those who want to join in the mission of making the best better, helping to shape a new chapter of youth development in Texas.

“If someone chooses to support Texas 4-H, it would be an investment in not only our state, but in our nation and in our world,” said Callan Nix, Texas 4-H Council president. “In our motto, we talk about making a difference in our club, our community, our country and our world. And, while this is an investment in a facility, it’s also an investment in a hub where our members can come together and create relationships to make that impact and be the next generation of leaders across the world.”

In addition to supporting Texas 4-H programming and the headquarters renovation, this campaign provides donors with an opportunity for a lasting legacy celebrating their investment in Texas youth, offering the opportunity to name classrooms, collaborative areas and other spaces in the Texas 4-H headquarters.

Those interested in contributing to the Texas 4-H capital campaign or interested in learning more about giving opportunities can contact Natalee Kovar at 979-219-9736 or nkovar@txamfoundation.com.