Beyond the Barn: 4-H Students Put STEM Skills to the Test at San Antonio Stock Show

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (RFD NEWS) — The San Antonio Stock Show is about more than just livestock. This week, students are putting their engineering, coding, and teamwork skills to the test through hands-on agricultural robotics competitions.

Kirbe Schnoor highlights how young competitors, including members of the Lynn County 4-H, are designing and programming robots to tackle real-world agricultural challenges. The competitions emphasize their ability to problem-solve, collaborate, and apply STEM concepts in an agricultural setting.

The robotics events showcase how programs like 4-H are preparing students for careers that blend technology and agriculture, reinforcing the evolving skill set needed in today’s ag industry.

All this week, viewers can catch live coverage from the San Antonio Stock Show on RFD+, highlighting youth competitions, educational opportunities, and the next generation of agricultural leaders.

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Beyond the Barn: 4-H Students Put STEM Skills to the Test at San Antonio Stock Show

Lynn County 4-H students showcase robotics and STEM skills at the San Antonio Stock Show, highlighting how ag education programs are preparing the next generation in agritech.

All this week, viewers can catch live coverage from the San Antonio Stock Show on RFD+, highlighting youth competitions, educational opportunities, and the next generation of agricultural leaders.