Kaufman County 4-H News
4-H Events and Activities
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Houston Livestock Show Archery Contest entry is OPEN
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Deadline for livestock show entried
Thursday, July 18, 2024
2024 stock Show Information Posted
Entry deadlines for Kaufman County 4-H’ers are ALWAYS earlier than posted deadlines. Late entries after the posted deadline will incur a $50 per exhibitor late fee.
2024-2025 TEXAS MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS
This will include a multitude of contests and events unrelated to owning livestock. Everybody planning to participate at any of the Spring Major Shows, livestock or non-livestock events, MUST submit an entry on this day.
When entering shows pay CLOSE ATTENTION to MY DEADLINE ASSIGNED!!! Most all show require information to be uploaded online by me. For Jackie and I to make sure the books balance I need your entries ON TIME!!
***Quality Counts must be completed/updated if participating at State Fair of Texas and any spring major **
What to Bring – 2024-Exhibitor-Summary-Sheet which includes the following information.
*4-H Member – *4-H Member’s SS Number *Valid Quality Counts Number *Method of Payment (cash or check)
*Copy of Heifer registration papers – *Copy of Pure bred gilt papers
DO NOT forget form of payment – Checks made to 4-H Council Fund.
One check per family per show. NO CHECKS FOR MULTI SHOWS.
Entries are not complete if payment is not received.
CONTEST – Entry Date will be November TBA, 2024 by 5:00. Please mark this date on your calendar if you want to compete at Spring Major Spring Shows.
2024-2025 Major Livestock Show Updates—all forms and stock show updates are available at this link. (still coming)
SPRING MAJOR SHOW CALF SCRAMBLE
If you would like to participate in a calf scramble at one of the major livestock shows this Spring, please complete and submit the Major Show Calf Scramble Application.
Application DUE to the 4-H Office by September 6, 2024.
This application will allow me to contact interested parties when the registration forms for each of the shows become available.
North Texas Fair & Rodeo – August 16-25, 2024 – https://ntfair.com/
- Livestock Show Schedule –
- Livestock Judges –
- General-Information-1
- General-Rules-1
- Each Specie has a separate entry information page. Go to https://ntfair.com/events/livestock-shows/ see how to enter each show. This show entry process can be done on your own but a copy need to come to the office to get approval for school letter.
- North Texas also has a photography contest, creative arts contest, youth arts contest, baking contest and horse show.
West Texas Fair & Rodeo – September 5-14, 2024
- Deadline to have entries to Office August 1st at the Extension Office
- Livestock Show Schedule 2024
- Premium Book
Here’s a good reminder:
YOUth Lambs, Goats, Swine = YOU may enter online
Junior Heifers, Steers = your CEA/AST must enter online. Please complete the appropriate Entry Worksheet and turn it into your CEA/AST so they may enter your project
Open Cattle, Sheep, Boer Goats = YOU may enter online
- Junior Show Breeding Entry Worksheet
- Junior Show Market Entry Worksheet
- • Grounds Passes are NOT required for Weekend 1 exhibitors (August 28 – September 2). Grounds Passes will be mailed to the address on file for each exhibitor entered in any show for Weekend 2 and/or Weekend 3.
• A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI/Health Certificate) is required for all animals EXCEPT: Junior Market Steers, Open Breeding Sheep, and Youth Swine. All poultry are required to have a current Pullorum-Typhoid test and the only accepted birds will be TEXAS poultry.
• The cap for the Junior Market Steer Show is 720 entries. Please enter your steers with priority and gusto.
- • Grounds Passes are NOT required for Weekend 1 exhibitors (August 28 – September 2). Grounds Passes will be mailed to the address on file for each exhibitor entered in any show for Weekend 2 and/or Weekend 3.
- Livestock Show Updates – 2024 are on the Get Connected page towards the bottom.
EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR – SEPTEMBER 20-29, 2024 – Deadline to have entries to Office August 1st at the Extension Office
The Henderson County Fair Complex does not allow any outside shavings or pellets. All pellets must be bought at the show and are $8.00 per bag.
RV spaces are available on the grounds. There are 42 – 50 amp spaces, 62 – 30 amp spaces and are $40.00 per night. Please contact Henderson County Fair Complex 903-670-3324 about a week before the show to reserve a spot.
Lambs and goats will be allowed and preferred to be shown off of trailer. Minimum pens available.
IMPORTANT: NO POP UP TENTS ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS!
NO health papers are required on any animals.
NO pop up tents allowed on grounds.
NO outside shavings or pellets
HEART O’ TEXAS FAIR & RODEO http://hotfair.com
October 3-13, 2024 – (Deadline to enter-August 15th in the county office)
- Heart O’ Texas Website
- Schedule
- 2024 Catalog
- HOT Flyer
- 2024 Entry Form
- 2024 Release and Substitute W9
- Competitive Events (Trap Shooters Extravaganza, Livestock Judging, Ag Product ID, Food Challenge & Public Speaking) are to be entered through Judging Card BY COUNTY AGENT. Please contact me for info or entry. Contest Entries due to Extension Office by 5:00 pm on 8/15/2024.
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
SEPTEMBER 27 – OCTOBER 20, 2024
- (Deadline to enter-August 25th in the county office)
- Livestock and Contest Events Schedule
- Livestock Arrival/Departure schedule
- Quick Updates
- New Livestock Classification Guidelines
- Exhibitor Handbook
- Youth Entry Worksheet/Entry Form
- Team Contest Entry Worksheet
Robotics, Food Challenge, Archery, Public Speaking, Ag Science Fair, and more
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Junior Ag Women Ambassador
Thursday, May 09, 2024
2024 Validation Dates
This summer in June is the Validation for the fall shows (State Fair and Heart O Texas) for Goats, Sheep, and Heifers and for the 2024-2025 Major Steer shows, we will be hosting those validations on the dates below. These are the only dates the committee has due to my June camp schedule.
Monday, May 06, 2024
News from the State 4-H Office
Texas 4-H
Roundup Registration is OPEN
Attention, Texas
4-H! Texas 4-H Roundup is now OPEN! If you or someone you know has qualified,
don't miss your chance to register. Registration is open now until May 13th.
Did you want to come to Texas 4-H Roundup, but you didn't qualify? We offer
invitational contest. Visit https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ to
explore the contest we have. Don't delay- REGISTER TODAY! Click here
to register for Texas 4-H Roundup.
Texas 4-H
Roundup Apparel
Gear up in style
for Texas 4-H Roundup! Check out this year's Texas 4-H Roundup apparel! Orders
are now open until May 12th, and we are offering shipping this year! Don't miss
your chance to rock the latest Texas 4-H gear, place your order today! Visit the online store to place your order.
Tractor
Supply Co. Paper Clover Extended
Tractor Supply
Co. Paper Clover Campaign has extended its dates until Sunday, May 12th! Don't
miss the opportunity to support Texas 4-H at your nearest TSC location!
Texas 4-H
Roundup Invitational Contest
Didn't qualify
for a contest at Texas 4-H Roundup? Want to get some state-level contests under
your belt? No worries! You can participate in the Texas 4-H Roundup
Invitational Contest!! These events are happening during Roundup, and you don't
need to qualify- just register. Hurry, registration for Texas 4-H Roundup
closes on May 13th. Don't miss your chance to participate in these contest!
Register now. View
a list of the invitational contests here.
Last
Chance - Teen Ambassador Training
It's your last
chance to sign up for the second Teen Ambassador Training! This training is for
youth to understand their role as a camp ambassador, create camp themes and
activities, earn volunteer hours, and participate in team building activities.
Texas 4-H members, ages 15-17, and graduating seniors who are 18 years old are
eligible for participation. Click here to learn more about Teen Ambassador Training.
For registration, click here.
Texas 4-H
Beekeeping Essay Winners
Congratulations
to Landon Moore of Wise County! His essay was selected to advance to the
National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest representing Texas 4-H.
Also receiving
honors were 2nd place, Kenzie Williams from Lipscomb County and
3rd place, Aiden Slotesz from Blanco County.
Texas 4-H Center Recognized as America's Best
Summer Camps 2024
Congratulations
to the Texas 4-H Center for being recognized as one of America's Best Summer
Camps 2024! This honor is a testament to the camps that the center provides
each year, the hard work that it takes to host camps, and the commitment to
providing enriching experiences for all campers. Help us congratulate them on
this huge accomplishment! See what camps
the Texas 4-H Center offers here.
Texas 4-H
Virtual Fishing Skill-A-Thon
Reel in
excitement with the 2024 Texas 4-H Virtual Fishing Skill-A-Thon! Cast your
line, fish in your own location, and submit your measurements. Registration is
now open through 4-HOnline,
see the attached PDF for rules and regulations.
4-H
Entomology Collection Contest and 4-H Entomology Photography Contest
Get ready to
capture or collect insects! Registration is now open for the 4-H Entomology
Collection Contest and the 4-H Entomology Contest through 4HOnline. Don't miss
your chance to learn about these fascinating creatures and explore the world of
insects. Registration will be open until May 20th, with late registration open
until May 24th. Learn about these creatures and explore the buggy world. Learn
more or register here.
Upcoming Texas 4-H Natural Resources Program
Check out
the upcoming events that Texas 4-H Natural Resources has coming up! See
something that your youth might be interested in? Share this with them! Contact
Larry Hysmith at Larry.Hysmith@ag.tamu.edu
for more details about these events.
May Newsletter
Attached is the link for the May 4-H Newsletter. If you have any questions please email Carrie.
cl-sharp@tamu.edu.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
September Newsletter
The September newsletter is attached to this email. Please open and take a look, as in this newsletter we have information about -
- National 4-H Week Activities
- Volunteer opportunities
- How to pick a project
- One Day 4-H information
- Upcoming workshop and contest information
- Fall Council Pecan Sales
- Tractor Supply Clover Fundraiser
- Spring Major Show entry information (New Deadline due to the time constraints in October and November)
- Livestock Validation information (only if you purchased a validation tag)