4-H
A University of Missouri Extension program that offers many youth activities (from animal and plant sciences to robotics including and shooting) designed to teach participants skills that make a positive impact upon their community. Several 4-H clubs operate in Texas County, including Houston.
• Address: 1418 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston
• Phone: 417-967-4545
• Website: www.4h.missouri.edu
• Email: Emeryjd@missouri.edu
• Facebook: Missouri4h
HOUSTON GARDEN CLUB
The group cares for flowerbeds in the community and also assists homeowners in maintaining their gardens. Meetings are 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month except January and February. Gardening tips and expertise are shared with the group.
• Phone: 417-967-2148
• Email: blisscab@gmail.com
HOUSTON R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT FFA
The Houston Schools FFA chapter (Future Farmers of America) is an organization dedicated to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The Houston FFA adviser is Rachel Brotherton.
• Phone: 417-967-3024
• Facebook: houstonr1ffa
OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB
Branch 28 of the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association, the
• on-profit club is for people interested in collecting, restoring, preserving and exhibiting gasoline, diesel and steam engine tractors, gas and oil engines and other farm related equipment of historical value. Shows are hosted each year in May and October, and meetings take place at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the club’s showgrounds in Cabool.
• Showgrounds address: 310 Cannady, Cabool
• Website: www.ozarksolderironclub.com
• Email: ozarksolderironclub@gmail.com
TEXAS COUNTY FAIR BOARD
Volunteers dedicated to enhancing the future of the community by offering youth an outlet for positive development through staging an event to exhibit 4-H and FFA projects in a safe environment. The group oversees fundraising for improvements to the livestock barns and showing arena at the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Fairgrounds.
• Address: P.O. Box 138, Houston, Mo. 65483
• Phone: 417-260-2869
• Website: www.texascountyfairboard.com
• Facebook: TexasCountyFair
TEXAS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Provides financial incentives to landowners to implement practices that help prevent soil erosion and protect water resources. Staff provides technical support with the design, implementation and maintenance of these practices. Address: USDA Service Center, 6726-C S. U.S. 63, Houston, Mo., 65483
• Phone: 417-967-2028
• Website: www.swcd.mo.gov/texas/
TEXAS COUNTY YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS
The small group of young farmers is passionate about agriculture and promoting agriculture leadership opportunities in the county. They are active with the Texas County Farm Bureau and have hosted programs on beef cattle theft prevention and Amendment 1. Meetings rotate at various locations in Texas County.
• Phone: 417-967-3725
• Facebook: Texas County Missouri Farm Bureau