County Council Meeting - August 21st

Council Meeting

The next 4-H Council Meeting will be August 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Extension office. Agenda will be starting the new 4-H year and start planning the Welcome to 4-H night activities on September 8th.

Re-enrollment in 4-H begins August 15th Re-Enrollment

Re-enrollment in 4-H begins August 15th Re-Enrollment

All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member.  If you want to become an adult leader or volunteer we encourage you to enroll for the 2018-2019 year.  As you enroll in 4-H year for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H Connect:

·         If you already have a profile DO NOT re- create another one!

·         If you lost your email and password call the county Extension office. We can tell you your e-mail address and reset your password!

·         To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an ACTIVE profile in 4-H CONNECT!

·         An active membership will not be granted until the $20.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!

·         You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE!

·         When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2016-2017 year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and email address.

·         Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll!

IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR CLUB ON THE RE-ENROLLMENT LIST PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE.  SOME CLUBS DID NOT MAKE THE JULY 15^TH RE-CHARTERING DEADLINE BUT WE ARE WORKING TO GET THEM ONLINE. 

SPRING Major Show Validations for Heifers, Market Goat/Lamb, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Goats, Wether Dam, Wether Does.

SPRING Major Show Validations for Heifers, Market Goat/Lamb, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Goats, Wether Dam, Wether Does.

If you are planning to show at any of the major shows (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, etc) with your projects please fill out the order form inserted in the newsletter and return. Deadline to order your tags is August 24th. 

Reminders

o Sheep and Goat validation fee ordering process online and One order per county, submitted by the County Validation Chairperson.  DEADLINE IN AUGUST IS 24TH FOR $15 TAG ORDERS.  After that it will be $25 as I will not be in the office the 27th - 31st. 

·   Validation Fee for all Sheep and Goats. 

o $15 per head August 1 – August 31.

o $25 per head September 1 – October 25.

·   Single Validation Tag and New Validation Forms for sheep and goats.

o All Market Lambs, Market Goats, Breeding Sheep, Wether Dams, Breeding Goats, and Wether Does will use the same RFID validation tag. BUT two different forms!!!

·   Market Lamb and Goat Validation Form (one per family). 

·   Breeding Sheep and Goat Validation Form (one per exhibitor).  Breeding Sheep and Goat registration papers will be uploaded to the validation website by county validation chairman. Once again as with the heifers we WILL NOT VALIDATE ANY breeding sheep or breeding goats that do not have their papers in order at validation time.

o (Wether Dams & Wether Does are breeding animals and must be entered on the Breeding Sheep and Goat Validation Form.  They must also comply with the guidelines for breeding animals)

LAMBS AND GOATS VALIDATED FOR THE 2018 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS WILL HAVE TO BE RE-VALIDATED FOR THE 2019 SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS LAMB AND GOAT VALIDATION TAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS. 

·   OFFICIAL VALIDATION AND TAGGING DATES WILL TAKE PLACE IN KAUFMAN COUNTY: 

·   OCTOBER 23 – 26, 2018 (No Exceptions)

Texas Lamb Breeders Association (TLBA) tag numbers MUST be in the lamb’s ear and be recorded on the validation form at validation and be on the form at the time they are submitted. NO TLBA tag numbers will be added to the validation forms after the forms are submitted to the Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas program. Market lambs must have an GREEN TLBA tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Stock Show or receive TLBA recognition at other major shows. Wether dams must have a BLUE TLBA ewe lamb tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Wether Dam Show.

Order form is included in this newsletter. 

Club Managers/Leaders Meeting

The club managers and project leaders will meet at the county Extension office at 6:30 pm on August 14, to discuss the county 4-H event calendar for the new year.

The 4-H year is gearing up for the new year and you may have a few new faces at your club meetings. I hope that you will join me in giving a big 4-H welcome to those new folks!! As experienced members, I hope that you will help me to make new families feel welcome throughout the year.

Here are some suggestions to help new families through that confusing first year in 4-H.

☺  Explain things as they happen throughout the year.

☺ Make sure new families know that it’s alright to ask questions. 

☺  Advise new families of deadlines. Explain the major events that happen in 4-H such as county fair, record books, etc.

☺  Let new families participate at their own pace.  Involve them in activities, but allow them to participate at a level they feel comfortable.

Fall Show Entry Date DEADLINES!!!

 Entry forms and information can be found on their website or you can contact the Extension office.

West Texas Fair and Rodeo- September 6-15, 2018

www.taylorcountyexpocenter.com Entry Deadline to Extension office is August 3^rd.

State Fair of Texas – September 28-October 21, 2018

www.bigtex.com Entry deadline to Extension office is August 3^rd.

East Texas State Fair and Rodeo- September 21- September 30, 2018

www.statefairtyler.com. Entry deadline to Extension office is August 17th.

  

Heart O’ Texas – October 4- 13, 2018        

www.hotfair.com.  Entry deadline to Extension office is September 7th.

THESE DATES ARE THE DATES TO HAVE YOUR ENTRIES TO ME AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE!!!!!!!  

DUE TO A TIGHT SCHEDULE I WLL NOT BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES AFTER THESE DEADLINES.

NO MATTER WHAT THE DEADLINE DATES ARE FOR THE SHOWS.

Ranch Horse Program in conjunction with the TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course!

This year we will be hosting a

Ranch Horse Program in conjunction with the TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course! The event will take place on Sunday August 5^th from 8:00am to 2:30pm at the Thomas G Hildebrand Equine Complex.  Topics will include equine nutrition, health management, and forage management along with a session in the arena with professional horseman Jeff Williams to discuss starting and finishing the ranch horse prospect.  The cost of attendance is $50 at the door, or free for 2018 Beef Cattle Short Course participants.  We are asking attendees to please RSVP via phone, email or using the online link on the flyer so we can get an idea of how many to expect. 

Spring Major Show Validation Order Time

The 4-H/FFA Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas program is requesting that validation orders be made for Lambs, Goats, Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goats.  In preparation for the sheep and goat validation season, please note some very important reminders below.  

Reminders

• Sheep and Goat validation fee ordering process online and One order per county, submitted by the County Validation Chairperson.  DEADLINE IN AUGUST IS 24TH FOR $15 TAG ORDERS.  After that it will be $25 as I will not be in the office the 27th - 31st. 

• Validation Fee for all Sheep and Goats. 

• $15 per head August 1 – August 31.
• $25 per head September 1 – October 25.
• Single Validation Tag and New Validation Forms for sheep and goats.
  • All Market Lambs, Market Goats, Breeding Sheep, Wether Dams, Breeding Goats, and Wether Does will use the same RFID validation tag. BUT two different forms!!!
  • Market Lamb and Goat Validation Form (one per family). 
  • Breeding Sheep and Goat Validation Form (one per exhibitor).  Breeding Sheep and Goat registration papers will be uploaded to the validation website by county validation chairman. Once again as with the heifers we WILL NOT VALIDATE ANY breeding sheep or breeding goats that do not have their papers in order at validation time.
  • (Wether Dams & Wether Does are breeding animals and must be entered on the Breeding Sheep and Goat Validation Form.  They must also comply with the guidelines for breeding animals)

LAMBS AND GOATS VALIDATED FOR THE 2018 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS WILL HAVE TO BE RE-VALIDATED FOR THE 2019 SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS LAMB AND GOAT VALIDATION TAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS. 

• OFFICIAL VALIDATION AND TAGGING DATES WILL TAKE PLACE IN KAUFMAN COUNTY: 
• OCTOBER 23 – 26, 2018 (No Exceptions)

Texas Lamb Breeders Association (TLBA) tag numbers MUST be in the lamb’s ear and be recorded on the validation form at validation and be on the form at the time they are submitted. NO TLBA tag numbers will be added to the validation forms after the forms are submitted to the Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas program. Market lambs must have an GREEN TLBA tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Stock Show or receive TLBA recognition at other major shows. Wether dams must have a BLUE TLBA ewe lamb tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Wether Dam Show.

Order form will be in the newsletter coming out this week. 

2019 Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guidelines Are OUT??

Some of the changes for the new year ...

2019 FOOD CHALLENGE RESOURCES

The Texas 4-H Food Challenge contest is one of the most popular contests in the 4-H program and this year it is getting a facelift! Changes have been made to the contest for several reasons:

 To reflect consistency with other state and national contests.
 To reflect comments and suggestions from agents, 4-H members, and coaches.
 To reflect easier to use resources for our youth.
 To reflect the need to continuously evaluate the success of our programs!

Attached to that web page, you will find the updated Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guide with changes reflected throughout, as well as contest resources. Please use this guide as you begin preparation for the new 4-H year. On the County 4-H Website ( https://kaufman.agrilife.org/p…/4-h-food-show-and-challenge/ ) is a summary of major changes; please see the guide for additional changes, updates, or modifications which are denoted with the bullet.

Youth Beef Cattle Short Course 2019

The BCSC youth program is a hands-on opportunity for youth to learn more about the beef cattle industry. All attending youth will have the opportunity to participate in a live cattle evaluation, beef quality demonstration, beef carcass competition, beef fabrication hands-on demonstration, sensory and preparation hands-on demonstration. Students will be fed breakfast Monday through Wednesday, lunch and dinner on Monday and Tuesday. They will also receive the 600+ page proceedings, ticket to the Famous Texas Aggie Prime Rib Dinner, refreshments and trade show admittance. All attending youth must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is registered and attending the BCSC. This program is limited to 45 youth so register early! Students must be between the ages of 13 and 18 to participate.

So go to https://beefcattleshortcourse.com/youth/ to get registered or find more information.

2019 State 4-H Roundup Competition NEW Guidelines are UP

A copy of the Texas 4-H Roundup Guide can be downloaded from https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/.  This is an awesome opportunity to go through and start planning for the County/District competitions that will be held in the spring.

Contest Rules will also be posted at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/. We will notify everyone when they are uploaded

2019 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide

Changes, Reminders and Clarifications for 2018-2019 4-H Year

CHANGES

•  Food Challenge Teams will consist of team of 3 – 4 members.
• Food Show categories will be Main Dish, Fruits & Vegetables, Breads & Cereal, and Nutritious Snacks
• Quiz bowl teams will be made up of 4 team members.
• Updated Quiz Bowl Contest Rules and resources will be released by September 1, 2019
• Educational Presentations will consist of Individuals or Teams of 2.
• Categories for Educational Presentations (See Roundup Guide for category descriptions)

1.       Agricultural Technology & Farm Safety

2.       Animal Science

3.       Beef

4.       Horse

5.       Health & Wellness

6.       Open Agriculture & Natural Resources

7.       Open Family & Consumer Sciences 

8.       Safety & Injury Prevention

9.       Promote 4-H

10.   Open

• Soil and Poultry Judging Contest Rules are in review and will be updated.

REMINDERS

• Specific contest rules will be posted in the Fall 2018. Our goal is to have all Qualifying Contest rules posted by September 1, 2018.
• Soil Judging will remain Invitational for 2019.
• Entomology Identification will remain Invitational for 2019.
• Dairy Judging - Texas 4-H does not coordinate a state level contest. The Texas 4-H utilizes the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Contest as our contest to determine who will represent Texas 4-H at the national contest opportunities.
• Youth MAY NOT participate in more than one contest in a day. A schedule has been posted which outlines what day each contest will be held. A schedule with time/locations will be posted in April with the registration information.

CLARIFICATION

Substitutions (Page 3)

• Only the number of 4-H members who qualify at district will qualify for state.
• Substitutions are allowed in the event of an emergency or unexpected circumstance and a team member can no longer compete at state.
• The purpose of making a substitution is to keep the original number of team members that competed at District eligible to compete at State.
• Substitutes must be 4-H members from the same county and certified as having competed at the district level in another 4-H contest.
• *NEW* The deadline for requesting any substitutions, except for an emergency, is the close of the regular Roundup Registration deadline. If substitutions occur during the late fee period, additional fees may be accessed.

MAXIMUM SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED BASED ON TEAM SIZE

       1 member            No Substitutions Allowed
             2 or 3                  1 member
             4 or 5                  2 members
             6 or more            3 members

Substitutions of team members may involve a monetary fee depending on the time of substitution.

Intermediates participating as seniors in Invitationals (page 6)

Intermediate Age youth can compete as a Senior to complete a team for SOME Invitational Contests. Those choosing to do so, will be eligible for awards in that level only. Intermediates moving up would be considered as Seniors for ranking. This will NOT be allowed for the following contests: Hippology, Healthy Lifestyles, Livestock Skill-A-Thon, Poultry Judging, and Soil Judging as these contests allow for national competition open to Seniors aged youth only.

2018-2019 Major Livestock Show Updates

For all the livestock project members. The link below has the "Livestock Show Updates". For new members this is the updates and information the big livestock shows provide on changes or dates of their shows. I will be working on the links for each of the shows in the next few weeks.

This link also have the dates for the 2019 KAUFMAN COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW.

If you have questions about any of the shows, please email me you have any questions.

https://kaufman.agrilife.org/publications/4-h-livestock-project-resources/