COLLEGE STATION, Texas (RFD-TV) — The largest 4-H program in the United States is set to get an overhaul. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is announcing a new 4-H headquarters, aiming to support youth development across the Lone Star State.
Director Montza Williams joins for an update on the expected timeline for the program’s new facility and all the associated benefits.
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