Gonzales County 4-H - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

09/13/2026

The 5th Annual Youth Grill-Off was today at the Luling Foundation Farm. Gonzales 4-H won Senior Reserve Champion - Beach Buddies, Ahren, Evan, and Lena and Intermediate Reserve Champion - Burger Boys, Christopher, Jayden, and Patrick.

THAT SOME GREAT GRILLIN!! Way to represent!!

09/10/2026

GREAT JOB NIXON 4-H! Thank you Gonzales Inquirer for promoting 4-H!

We made The First Page of The Gonzales Inquirer Newspaper!

09/10/2026

There was a FULL HOUSE today at the Pace Building learning about Herbs from Master Gardener, Mayra Guisinger. We learned how to grow herbs, freeze herbs, dehydrate herbs, and store herbs. We tasted herbs and spices and made granola and refreshing drinks that highlighted herbs. We also made a Greek dip with olives, feta, and pepperoncini, and of course, fresh oregano that we ate with our sour dough bread. We even minced herbs and added them to our butter that we spread on top of the sourdough biscuits. Everyone left with a sourdough starter in hopes that they will make their own bread in a week.

We recommend using herbs to flavor your food instead of salt. A giant thank you to Mayra and Elsie Lacy, County Agent Caldwell, and Dru Benavides, County Agent Guadalupe, and Gayle Bludau, County Agent Gonzales for presenting today.

09/10/2026

EXCITED ABOUT HEALTH! Ellie, Jack, Sam, and Abby, showed over 54 children how to make a healthy parfait today. They proved that healthy does taste good! So proud of their passion for health and their desire to share knowledge with others. The children at Waelder ISD love when this gang comes to their school because they know there will be plenty of laughter and fun while they learn healthy food facts!

09/10/2026

So proud of these young men for being present at this event and building awareness! Great Job Brody and Christopher!

09/10/2026

YES, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension was part of the Su***de Awareness event today! Thank you Health Ambassador Christopher for setting up a gardening table. We encourage everyone to try gardening; it is a great way to connect with nature.

09/08/2026

Gonzales County is participating in this wonderful contest. Call the office 830- 672-8531 if you want to go with us! Entries are due 9-25-26.

09/07/2026

These entries are due in 2 weeks...

DUE DATE: Monday, September 21, 2026
DELIVER OR MAIL ENTRY TO:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Gonzales County
623 North Fair Street
Gonzales Texas 78629

Awards with be displayed with the poster and flag on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Come and Take It Celebration in Gonzales, Texas.
The contest encourages participants to create a Come and Take It flag from any used wedding dress, just as the original Come and Take It Flag was created 190 years ago in 1835. The purpose of the contest is to teach the value of repurposed items, which may include fabric, buttons, yarn, ribbon, and metal charms. All youth in Texas are eligible!

09/07/2026

Nixon 4-H! Making the BEST BETTER!

09/06/2026