October 7, 2025 - The 2025 East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Show started off the day at the Shelby County Expo Center.
Seventy Shelby County 4-H and FFA youth exhibited at this year's show, with 40 pens of broilers making the sale. We would like to give special thanks to Judge Micah Osburn for taking the time to judge the show. Mr. Osburn spoke to several of the exhibitors and gave them several tips on how to grow an outstanding broiler.
September 15, 2025 - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is pleased to offer a Food Handler’s Course, accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This essential training, titled "Food Safety: It's In Your Hands," will be hosted by the Shelby County Extension Office on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 5 to 7pm. The course will take place at the Shelby County Extension office, located at 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas.
September 3, 2025 - Join Shelby County 4-H on Monday, September 8 at 6pm at the Extension Office, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas 75935). Membership is not required to attend. All are welcome!
Sew Frenzy – Sewing Camp - June 9 to June13
Whisk it Up – Cooking Camp - June 9 to June 13
June 2, 2025 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Shelby County will be hosting a 2 in 1 Cooking and sewing camps (beginner and advanced) in June in Center, Texas. This program is open to all youth ages 8 through 18, and you do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate.
May 13, 2025 - The 2025 Annual Shelby County Pond Day is Thursday, May 22, 2025. Must RSVP by May 13, 2025 for meal purposes by calling 936-598-7744. There is no charge to attend and 2 IPM CEU’s are available.
March 10, 2025 - (Show Photo Album, Sale Photo Album, Backdrop Photo Album) - The Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show took place the week of February 24 through March 1, 2025, kicking off with the 2nd annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Commercial Heifer Show.
February 17, 2025 - The 4-H and FFA Shelby County Livestock Show Commercial Heifer Sale is at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Center Livestock Auction.
February 25, 2025 - Are you ready to become a part of something truly special? Unleash your creativity, share your kindness, and honor our Texas veterans and military members through the art of quilting with Quilts of Valor!
January 15, 2025 - Shelby County AgriLife Extension will host a Forage Seminar on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The meal will start at 5:30pm with the program beginning at 6pm at the Extension Office.