The Taylor County 4-H Horticulture Team competing in the 2023 state fair contest. Sixteen practices were held this summer in preparation for the contest. The horticulture agent collaborated with the master gardeners in the collection of plant samples for the practice sessions. The youth that participated in the practices did not have to compete at the state fair. In addition to the nine youth who competed at the state fair there were two Cloverbuds and four 4-Hers who learned
Last year a 4-Her requested an entomology special interest group to be created so other 4-Hers could learn about insects. In response the horticulture agent held monthly programs focusing on a different insect, arachnid, etc. The insects covered thus far during the program have been woolly bear caterpillars, ladybugs, praying mantis, ants, cockroaches, and fireflies. A Taylor County Master Gardener led the lesson on cockroaches. Next year the horticulture agent will provide l
