Project Talk

Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show --  March 29 – April 2, 2011

A revised schedule has been posted on the Kaufman County website.  Take a look, some of the shows have new start times and you will see that this year we are hosting the District IV 4-H Livestock Judging Contest.

Record Books/Memory Books and Member Achievement Plans – Deadline June 11^th

June 11^th might seem like a long time away but trust me, that day comes sooner than you know it.

Things to keep in mind –

1. Have you been keeping track on your calendar of your activities.

2. Participated in project activities offered through the county?

3. Started writing on your story?

Why ??? Well … this year they are worth money!!  More to come in the Next newsletter.

County Roundup -  March 12^th – 3-7 pm

Age Divisions for County Roundup Educational Presentations. (as of August 31^st, 2010)

Clover Kids – 5 to 8 in Second Grade

Juniors – 8 and in Third Grade to 10

Intermediate – 11 to 13 years old

Seniors – 14 to 18 years old.

Educational Presentations are divided up into subject matter divisions.  They are listed in the Texas 4-H Roundup Guide on the State 4-H Website – http:// texas4-h.tamu.edu/library/files/2011 Rules and Guidelines UPDATED_1-20-11.pdf

4-H members have been learning to speak skillfully before an audience for more than 100 years. It is often one of the things people say they most remember about their 4-H experiences — before participating in 4-H, they could not speak comfortably in front of an audience. Thousands of youth have learned, through 4-H, the skills necessary to clearly organize and present ideas and instructions through project talks, demonstrations, illustrated talks and public speaking.  I know that your young one will have fun once they TRY IT.  It is kinda like making them taste veggies, more than often they like it….after they try it.  : )

4-H Recipe Rally

The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Program and the 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Advisory Board are pleased to offer intermediate and senior age 4-H members the opportunity to participate in the 4-H Recipe Rally. 4-H members are challenged with creating a recipe and submitting a video, via YouTube, of them demonstrating the preparation of the recipe.  The deadline to submit a video entry is March 31^st!

For more information go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/healthy_lifestyles/index_healthy_lifestyles.php

2011 State Fair of Texas Validations – Lamb, Goat, & Swine Tags

It’s time to be thinking about the State Fair and ordering tags for your lamb, goat, and swine livestock projects in April. So watch your newsletter for more information.

State Steer Tags

Time is fast approaching for each of you to make decisions on how many ear tags will be needed for the 2011 State Steer Validation Program.  This is for any 4-H member who is thinking about showing in any of the Major junior shows (ie. Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, etc.) If you need assistance in finding a steer call the Extension office and we will help you get in contact with the right contact for the breed you wish to show.

Horse Project Certification Deadlines

May 1--  Deadline for Nominating yearlings, two-year olds and three-olds for the Texas 4-H Futurity Horse Program. This is an absolute deadline for nominations turned into the county office.

The futurity project is intended for older, more experienced 4-Her’s who have acquired the skills necessary to manage, handle and train a young horse. All 4-Her’s who nominate futurity projects will have to be 12 years old or older as of September 1, 2010 which is the start of the current 4-H year. The age minimum applies only to the futurity project.

May 1, - ALL HORSE PROJCT MEMBERS must turn in a validation form on each horse they will use as a 4-H project in the 2010-2011 District or State Horse Shows.

Healthy Lifestyles Invitational

After a successful year in 2010 the Healthy Lifestyles Invitational is scheduled to be back and better than ever! The 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational will provide youth the opportunity to participate in a competitive event and utilize the knowledge and skills gained through participation in 4-H healthy lifestyles programs.

To find out more or for the Resources - Healthy Lifestyles Website