Steer validation dates have been confirmed for Thursday, June 23rd, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at O’Connor High School or Friday, June 24th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at James Madison High School.
If you are interested in helping to plan upcoming horse shows or workshops, this is the meeting to attend. Mark your calendar for the next meeting, Monday, June 27th, 7 p.m. at our office in S-208.
There are two camps available. July 16 – 18 for ages 14 and up or July 20 -22 for ages 8 – 13. Cost to attend is $250. Deadline is July 1st. For registration form click here.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.
District Recordbook Judging is scheduled for July 7, 2016.
If you are applying for the Gold Star award, you must go through an interview process. Mark you calendar for Friday, July 8th at the County Extension office in S-208.
All club charter paperwork is due to our office by Friday, July 8th.
This special adult workshop has been scheduled with our partners at Blinn College on Friday, July 15, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Blinn's agricultural center in Brenham. Please make plans to attend and, also, share this information with others in your county such as coaches, volunteers and leaders. There is a $25.00 registration fee that covers all training materials, lunch and other refreshments. Deadline to register is July 8th. For more information click here.
4-H members from all over the state, ranging in age from 8 to 18 will be competing. All breeds, including mixed, can compete after they have met the minimum requirements. Dog and 4-H member teams can compete in several different classes, such as: obedience, rally, conformation, showmanship, drill team or costume. Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held July 8th – 10th, in Belton, Texas.
A new camp meant especially for 4-H’ers getting into shooting sports. This program is designed to safely introduce kids to shooting. Participants will also get the chance to do their favorite 4-H camp activities such as dances, challenge course and team challenges. Mark your calendar for Camp 1 - July 11 – 13 or Camp 2 - July 13 – 15 at the 4-H Center in Brownwood. Cost is $180/youth or $85/adult. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. Camp is on a first come, first serve basis. See more... Read More →
We are now accepting registrations for the 2016 Entomology Summer Camp. Flier and registration form are available here. These camps fill up quickly, so be sure to get your registration in soon! Camp location is at Hardberger Park – West Entrance (8400 NW Military) for 3 full days from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Camp 1 – July 13-15 or Camp 2 – July 20-22. Snacks will be provided, but bring a sack lunch. If these dates don’t work for you, another opportunity for Bug Camp is through... Read More →
Now accepting registrations! We always fill up fast with a long waiting list, so be sure to get registered soon. Campers get the change to learn all about entomology and become junior entomologists. We will perform experiments and activities with insects, get to hold tarantulas, roaches, millipedes and more. Campers will also collect insects and put together an insect collection. Campers will receive a student collection kit, complete with professional net, all the materials needed to collect and pin insects, a collection bag, and collection box. For more information,... Read More →
Got big ideas for the future? Love to make films -- or ever secretly wished to give it a shot? Well, this is your chance! The White House Student Film Festival is back with a new theme: "The World I Want to Live In." Through July 15th, we'll be taking submissions from K-12 students across the country. Check out WhiteHouse.Gov/FilmFest to learn more about the event and read the official submission guidelines. Over the past years we’ve received thousands of submissions -- truly amazing creations that inspired us... Read More →
Texas 4-H Congress allows 4-H members to experience the law making process first hand by writing, submitting, and then serving as a member of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the Press, or as a Lobbyist. From these roles, the 4-H members determine the fate of each bill submitted. 4-H members grades 9 – 12 at the time of the event are eligible to participate in this mock legislative session held in Austin at the State Capitol. Lobbyist for Texas 4-H Congress The responsibility of the Lobbyist group... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Monday, July 25th at the Riverhill Country Club, Kerrville, Texas. Cost is $120 team, also includes lunch. Deadline to enter is July 18th. Contact Carla to register at jposchuster@yahoo.com or 830/928-3308. For more information click here.
2016 State Horse Show is scheduled for July 23 – 30 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Tx. State Horse Show rules are available on the State 4-H website at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2012/04/2016-Texas-4-H-Horse-Show-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 17 – 18 at the Medina County Fairgrounds. Entry fee is $20. Deadline to sign up is Sept. 2nd. For more information click here.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws. They will get to participate in their favorite events such as challenge course, dances and more. Mark your calendar for July 25-27 at the 4-H Center in Brownwood. Cost is $180/youth or $85/adult. Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. Camp is on a first come, first serve basis. See more information here.
Hay samples will be analyzed and evaluated for crude protein, ADF, NDF, TDN and an estimate of digestibility.
Mark your calendar to join us for a Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, Thursday, August 4th 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office in S-208. We’ll discuss the county program, identify needs/resources and plan county wide livestock project meetings. Your ideas are important and participation is appreciated. Please RSVP to Pam by Monday, August 1st to plan for refreshments.