Project Information

Project Talk

Order Time for State Fair Projects and Major Steers Deadline to order April 12^th.

Attached to the newsletter is an order form for the Major Steers, Fall Show Heifers, State Fair Market Lambs, State Fair Market Goats

Form to use is linked here.  

Physical Validation Dates 

State Fair Market Goats and Lambs

June 20^th – North Forney Ag Barn – 10 am

June 28^th – County Fair Grounds – 5 pm

Fall Heifer Validations

June 25^th – Risinger Vet Clinic – 6:30 pm  UNBROKE HEIFERS (ie they are not halter broke)

 June 28^th - HALTER BROKE HEIFERS ONLY – County Fairgrounds – 5 pm

Major Steer Validation

June 25^th – Risinger Vet Clinic – 6:30 pm

June 27^th – Mabank FFA Barn – 5 pm

The State Fair Breeding Gilt is NEW this year.

Dog Project Orientation Meeting – April 30^th 6:00 pm - Extension Office

We will be kicking off the 4-H Dog Project for the summer.  I have updated the online resources for the dog project for you to get started.  Youth who are planning to participate in this year’s dog project are highly encouraged to attend the orientation meeting as it will help you get off to a great start for this year’s dog project. 

Proof of Rabies Shots must be carried with you at all times when traveling with your dog in Texas. Tags or a receipt will not substitute for the Rabies certificate. If your veterinarian does not use current forms, the documentation must include:

• Vet signature                                     • Vet license number

• Name, brand, and lot number of drug used

• States: Rabies Certificate                • Date given

Region 4-H Horse Show – June 18-19

New Place and New Dates!!!  This year the Region 4-H Horse will be held on June 18-19 at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler Texas!!  Don’t forget to get Horse Projects validated on 4H Connect to be able to participate.