Castro County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and 4-H

09/15/2026

👩‍🍳 YOUNG CHEF | SEPTEMBER
Keep it separate, keep it safe!

One important kitchen safety skill for young chefs is preventing cross-contamination. Keep raw meat, poultry, and their juices away from foods that are ready to eat. Use separate cutting boards and utensils when possible, and always wash hands, utensils, and work surfaces after they have touched raw meat.

🥔 TRY IT: Microwave Baked Potato Bar
Let each family member create their own!
You need:
• Baking potatoes
• Shredded cheese
• Broccoli
• Cooked beans
• Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Other favorite toppings
Scrub the potatoes well and pierce them with a fork. Microwave according to your microwave's directions until tender. Carefully cut open—the potato and steam will be HOT! Add your favorite toppings.

Young Chef Challenge: Put your young chef in charge of preparing the SAFE ingredients—washing the potatoes, gathering toppings and setting up the potato bar.

💡 Family Question: Which ingredients need to go back into the refrigerator when you're finished?


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09/15/2026

Want to learn more about 4-H? Come join us for a come-and-go information session. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 4:30-6:00pm at the Castro County Extension Office, 205 N Broadway, Dimmitt.

We will have laptops to sign up on the new https://tx4h.tamu.edu/welcome

09/14/2026

Don’t forget the deadline to register for our a September Young Chef classes is tomorrow!!

Our September dates are set for this fun learning to cook series!
Friday, September 18 or Monday, September 21!
Use the QR code or this link https://forms.gle/6571ksR7ddA3SJb89

Choose the date, and come join us for a beginning cooking class!
(Be sure to sign up to be a 4-H member first!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 806-647-4115

09/10/2026

🌴✈️ COSTA RICA IS CALLING!!!

Ready to take your 4-H experience BEYOND the borders of Texas?!

4-H members in 8th–12th grade are invited to apply for the GLOBE Program! Over the next year, participants will explore culture, poverty, sustainable agriculture, service, and leadership!

☕Coffee
🐵Monkeys
🌋Volcanos
🐸Frogs

📣 Applications are OPEN through September 13! Apply at TX4H.tamu.edu

09/08/2026

Why should youth join 4-H? We have so many things going on! This is a summary of last year! We can't wait to do more this year!
We are also always looking for adult leaders who want to teach a skill, craft, or project!!
To join this year, go to our new online registration system https://tx4h.tamu.edu/welcome

09/07/2026

Take-and-Make Young Scientist Kits are back! September kits will be at Rhoads Memorial Library on Tuesday the 8th! Until gone! These are great activities for weekends and days off from school!
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09/03/2026

Our September dates are set for this fun learning to cook series!
Friday, September 18 or Monday, September 21!
Use the QR code or this link https://forms.gle/6571ksR7ddA3SJb89

Choose the date, and come join us for a beginning cooking class!
(Be sure to sign up to be a 4-H member first!
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 806-647-4115

08/31/2026

Young Chef Series is coming for 4-H members in 1st - 5th grade this year. We will be offering sessions monthly! Watch for dates for each month!
(For most months, we will offer sessions on a Friday and a Monday when Dimmitt and Nazareth ISD do not have school) Get signed up for 4-H at https://tx4h.tamu.edu/

08/30/2026

The new 4-H year is NOW!!
We have a NEW! registration system! ALL must register at https://tx4h.tamu.edu/
If you have any trouble, please contact the office; we will be glad to help!
Come join 4-H; let's have a great year!!!!!!

08/29/2026

Calling all youth gardeners! Can’t wait to see your entries in the Harvest days Fair!!

Castro County Harvest Days are fast approaching on September 12! Fair entries are always fun. We are highlighting all you can enter! NEW this year: Junior Gardener Showcase... so don't pick that zucchini or weird vegetable growing in your garden! Keep it growing and turn it in Friday, September 11, noon-5:30 p.m. at Dimmitt City Hall!!