4-H Lunchtime Ladies Podcast

We've said it time and time again....if it doesn't work for you, change it up! In this episode, we break down why changing 4-H meetings up is necessary and how to make those changes!  Let's Chat!  Follow us on the socials (@the4hlunchtimeladies on both Instagram & Facebook) Megan's Email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy's Email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu

We are so excited to be back!  We are kicking off this new season with an episode all about change! What are some things in your program that could use a good change? Connect with us:  Email-megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu; wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Social: @the4Hlunchtimeladies on both Instagram & Facebook

Well, we made it to end of Season 2! We hope you enjoyed this season as much as we did!  We are on the search for topics for Season 3! Send us your thoughts!  Let's Chat:  Follow us on the socials: @the4hlunchtimeladies on both Instagram & Facebook

Navigating County Agent & Ag Teacher relationships can be tricky. It can be even trickier when communication breaks down on both sides. In this episode, Wendy & Megan keep it in the family by sitting down with Luke & Jake Parr, Ag Science teachers (and Megan's brothers), to talk about common misconceptions, miscommunications, and how we can best work together!  Let's Chat! Follow...

The summer is a great time to start working with your 4-H members who are interested in livestock projects. Hosting workshops, utilizing social media, putting out graphics and newsletters, are all great tools to use! In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down how to use each of these methods.  Let's Chat! Follow us on the socials: @the4hlunchtimeladies on both Facebook & Instagram.&nbs...

Food & Nutrition camp is so much fun and can be done in so many different ways. Join us as we break down a few of our most favorite activities.  District 2 Pinterest: https://pin.it/2ROkelu District 8 Pinterest: https://pin.it/71PI9Tk Let's Chat:  Follow us on the socials-@th4hlunchtimeladies on both Facebook & Instagram. 

Outdoor education. Its something that can encompass a whole host of projects, but ultimately is just a super fun project to teach to your students.  District 2 Pinterest: https://pin.it/5gTui0b Let's Chat:  Follow us on the socials-@the4hlunchtimeladies on both Facebook & Instagram

For those in Texas, we are almost back to full programming efforts. (For those not in Texas, heed this as your road map on how to navigate these times when you get there). With an almost normal schedule, comes a full plate of overwhelmness. We went from bare-minimum programming, to full steam ahead, almost overnight. With this change, its easy to let the feelings and stress consume you. Wendy &amp...

Day Camps are a great way to incorporate project experiences in fun and unique ways! Now is the time to start making plans to host these camps this summer. In this episode, Wendy & Megan share a wealth of camp ideas and how to put those in place!  Let's Chat:  Facebook & Instagram: @the4hlunchtimeladies Megan Email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy Email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu

Life Skills are no-brainers for us, as adults. However, our students don't yet posses a lot of those skills. In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down ways to teach these skills through projects & meetings you are already doing. What is a life skill you wish you would have known as a teen? Resources from the Pod:  District 2 4-H Pinterest: https://pin.it/3Gzsc98 District 8 4-H Pintere...

Public Speaking is often spoken about as if it were the plague. So how do you make students interested in it? How do you teach public speaking to them and actually keep them interested? In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down the traditional and not traditional ways to address public speaking and how to make it more fun for your students!  Resources from the Pod:  District 8 4-H Pi...

Citizenship is a project that we don't often talk about, but it might just one of the most important that we could teach. Taking our youth through real-life situations to learn to become advocates, informed citizens, and to encourage them to get involved in their local communities, is so important! Check out what Megan & Wendy have to say about this super cool, very underrated project!  R...

Agriculture advocacy is a topic that is becoming more important to our students. On this episode, Wendy &  Megan sit down with Dr. Dottie Goebel, Extension Specialist for Texas Youth Livestock & Agriculture, to talk about why this topic is so important and how to teach this to our students through livestock projects.  Let's Chat! Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @the4hlunch...

Consumer Education is a project that can tie into most every other project we offer. So, how do we do that? How do we teach these life skills that are so crucial for our students to learn. On this episode, Wendy & Megan break down different parts of the Consumer Education project and give a few lesson examples to help teach these financial management skills to our students. Websites:  Sou...

Foods & Nutrition is a project that can encompass so much! In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down how to teach this project and share a few great ideas on project experiences.  Links:  District 8 4-H Pinterest: https://pin.it/6OWJid4 District 2 4-H Pinterest: https://pin.it/2mzb1ZJ Let's Chat! Follow us on social media (Instagram & Facebook): @the4hlunchtimeladies

Most of us are very familiar with what goes into a project, however, we could all use a refresher. Sometimes we get so caught up on the contests and stock shows of it, that we often forget the education piece of our project work. Join us as we talk about ways to get back to the basics of projects!  Let's continue the conversation!  Facebook & Instagram: @the4hlunchtimeladies Megan Em...

Teaching lessons to students in school is one of the most fun things we get to do as Extension Professionals. Whether it is a series of lessons, an Ag Awareness Day, or a one-shot program, these lessons are a great gateway to help build your 4-H program. In this episode, Wendy & Megan take you through the process of getting into schools, planning lessons, and give some great ideas on lessons y...

Wendy & Megan are back at it, with a brand new season. Have you ever wondered about why we teach the things the we do, in the way that we teach them? Have you noticed that adults tend to take over 4-H meetings? In this episode, we break down the why behind youth development and why it is important to give this program back to the youth.  Connect with us on Social Media! Instagram & Fa...

Stuck in a rut with your 4-H programming? On this week's episode, we sit down with Urban Youth Development Agent, Justin Saenz, to find out how he comes up with fun, interactive, and creative programs.  Continue the conversation!  We want to hear from you! What ideas do you have to take your programming out side of the box? Follow us on Facebook & Instagram (@4hlunchtimeladies)!&nbsp...

Initiative is defined as "the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do."  During the episode, Wendy & Megan talk about why taking initiative is an important part of our work as Extension Professionals, and how to make this part of your daily habits.  Let's continue the conversation on our social media! Facebook: @the4hlunchtimeladies Instagram: @the4hlunchtimeladies Megan email:...

Mental health is more important now, than ever. Knowing how to take care of yourself is becoming increasingly important. Meredith Carter, Extension Specialist in District 11, joins us to talk about ways to manage your mental health. Be sure to continue this conversation with us over on our social media accounts! Facebook: @4hlunchtimeladies Instagram: @4hlunchtimeladies Megan's Email: megan.parr@a...

Conflict can come at us from all sides. Knowing how to identify it, manage it, and then walk away from it, while still being a professional, takes patience, and a few special tools in your toolkit. Continue the conversation with us! Facebook: @the4hlunchtimeladies. Instagram: @the4hlunchtimeladies

Crazy volunteers.....what do you do when they are no longer contributing to your program? What do you do when they become a hindrance instead of an addition? How do you dismiss volunteers? How do you communicate with them? What is the best practice for managing the cray? This week, we are joined by Dr. Laura Huebinger, Volunteer Development Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. (Laura w...

On Episode 4, Callie Cline shared marketing plans and how to utilize social media for your programs. On this episode, we take a deeper dive into some of the science behind engaging with your clientele on social media. We hope you enjoy!  Show Notes can be found here. We want to continue to engage with you!  Wendy's email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Megan's email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Cont...

Tours are a great alternative to a club meeting. They are also a great learning tool for your students to learn more about different parts of various industries. This week, we are joined by Angie Nors and Kristen Clark, 4-H Agents from Hill and Johnson Counties. These ladies have great information to share about putting together and hosting these great learning experiences for your youth!  Co...