Texas 4-H
About Texas 4-H
Texas 4-H in Rusk County gives Henderson and surrounding communities a place to find useful, local education without a lot of runaround. It offers 4-H and youth development support, Master Gardener resources, and county programming in agriculture, health, community development, and natural resources. For families, gardeners, and agricultural producers, that means classes, activities, and resources that are close to home and geared to everyday needs.
What sets this office apart is how directly it serves Rusk County as a local access point for extension education. You can find youth development, horticulture, family and community health, and community development resources in one place, without losing the county-level focus.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
4-H and Youth Development
Local 4-H participation and youth development resources, including 4-H Online.
Texas Master Gardener
Master Gardener programming and related gardening education resources for the county.
County Extension Educational Programming
Educational resources and activities in agriculture, family and community health, community development, and natural resources.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Provides practical, accessible educational resources, programming, and activities for Rusk County residents.
Who they serve
Rusk County residents, including youth, families, gardeners, and agricultural producers.
How your donation helps
- Support county extension programming
- Support 4-H and youth development activities
- Support local educational resources and activities
Need help?
How someone in need can access Texas 4-H’s services.
Residents can contact the Rusk County office by phone or email, or visit the office in Henderson, to ask about local programming, educational resources, and activities.
Events
Horticulture Field Day: Overton
Jun 25, 2026Horticulture field day event listed for Rusk County residents.
Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean
Jun 25, 2026, Jul 23, 2026, Aug 20, 2026Cooking and nutrition event listed multiple times on the county events calendar.
Harrison County Commissioner’s Court New World Screwworm Update
Jul 2, 2026Public update event on New World screwworm.
Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch
Aug 17, 2026Ranching education event listed on the county events calendar.