Austin County will soon welcome a familiar face back home as Madison Compton steps into the role of 4-H Agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Austin County.
In her new position, Compton will serve as both an educator and community leader, delivering research-based youth development programs designed to build life skills, leadership, and citizenship through the 4-H Youth Development Program. Her responsibilities will include coordinating local clubs, training volunteers, organizing events, and helping ensure programs meet local needs while reflecting university-supported research. The goal is to prepare young people to become engaged and productive members of their communities.
Compton brings experience in both the veterinary field and higher education. She previously worked in private practice at Tarleton State University, where she developed a strong passion for agriculture, education, and animal husbandry. She now looks forward to sharing that passion with the next generation of agricultural leaders.
A 2019 graduate of Tarleton State University, Compton earned her degree in Animal Science โ Production. During her senior internship, she established the Tarleton Rabbitry, where she mentored interns, managed feeding trials, and assisted with teaching Reproductive Physiology laboratories. Those experiences helped strengthen her commitment to hands-on learning and student development.
Compton is a native of Frydek and said she is grateful for the opportunity to return home and serve her community. A 2016 graduate of Sealy High School, she was active in 4-H, FFA, and the American Rabbit Breeders Association during her youth.
With more than 20 years of experience in competitive commercial rabbit raising and 10 years of raising American beef cattle, Compton brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to the Austin County 4-H program.
Most of all, she is looking forward to fostering growth, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for agriculture among Austin County youth.
