The state's brightest agricultural youths descended on Aggieland this week for the Texas 4-H Roundup, a four-day event featuring competitions, educational workshops, a trade show and a college and career fair. Based at Texas A&M University, the Roundup, which ends Thursday, offers the opportunity to attend 4-H state council candidate speeches, scholarship presentations and award ceremonies. Visitors also took part in a community service project with Quilts of Valor, a veteran support organization.
The event made its return to Brazos Valley, where it has been held each year since 1946, with the exception of the years 2012 and 2020. Attendees can participate in activities related to agriculture and livestock, family and community health, leadership and citizenship, natural resources and STEM. "Ignite" served as the theme for this year's Roundup, with an emphasis on youth 4-H'ers "igniting" their passion for agriculture and enhancing their experience in 4-H.
Between youth, adults and volunteers, over 3,000 visitors attend the event. Brazos County native Riley Stokes serves on the state leadership team that oversees the planning, organization and execution of the 4-H Roundup. She is a member of the staging committee, a group in charge of event decorations and design.
Other committees specialized in the trade show, community service and college and career fair. Stokes said organization for the Roundup began last July, with the implementation of the event bringing on a sense of acc.
