Kaufman County Hay Show Judging Contest

 4-H-ers!!!!

We are excited to invite you and your students to participate in the Kaufman County Youth Hay Judging Contest, taking place on Monday, October 28th at 4:00 PM at the Kaufman County Fairgrounds.

This fun and educational contest is open to individuals or teams of 3–4 participants and will include hands-on learning in hay judging, plant ID, and forage knowledge.

Contest Details

Date: Monday, October 28, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Kaufman County Fairgrounds
Cost: $5 per participant (includes a BBQ meal)

Contest Components

• Multiple Choice Exam – Hay production, forage quality, and feeding value
• Plant Identification – Up to 30 common forage and pasture plants
• Hay Judging – 3 classes evaluated for leafiness, texture, color, and overall quality

Advisor Incentive – $500 Departmental Stipend

To support and reward your participation, one $500 departmental stipend will be awarded to a participating Ag Science program.
Selection may be based on participation level, student performance, or a random drawing—details will be shared at the event.

Registration

We ask that Ag Science Teachers and 4-H Advisors complete registration on behalf of their students or teams.

We hope to see a strong turnout for this exciting new event and appreciate your continued support in developing youth in agriculture.

October Newsletter

 October Newsletter has been posted on the BAND app and sent to 4H Online emails

Topics Included. Council Meeting Dates Deep Fried Turkey Fundraiser Texas 4H Congress Kemp Open House Operation Christmas Child Last Call for Leadership Re-Imagined Spring Major Livestock Show Deadlines Kaufman 4H Showmanship Clinic and Jackpot District Contest UPdates Clover Kids Club Information County Food Show and Talent Showcase contest Texas Record Book Update Information Fort Worth Livestock Show entry update

Paint the Nation Green - October 6th

 

National 4-H Week is just around the corner, October 5–11. On Monday, October 6, we’ll celebrate Go Green Day, and this year I’m issuing a bold Director’s Challenge to all of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: let’s cover the state in green and show the nation that Texas does it bigger and better.

The goal is simple but powerful, to flood social media with a wave of green on October 6. With your creativity and participation, Texas will stand out as a national leader in celebrating 4-H youth and development.

 

Our AgriLife Extension Director, Dr. Rick Avery is challenging ALL County Extension Offices and their 4-H County Clubs to rally the more support from generating the most posts of members wearing green during the National 4-H Week on their club social media pages.  The post MUST INCLUDE:

  @AgriLifeExtension @TXExtension @Texas4H   @ National 4H      #4HBeyondReady

                                                             #National4HWeek

 

November 15th FREE Showmanship Clinic and November 16th Market Goat and Market Lamb Show

 Save the Date in your calendars!!! The FREE showmanship clinic is back with the Goat and Lamb jackpot to follow the next day!!  Call the Kaufman County 4H Office for more information

Come find out about 4H at the Kemp 4H "What is 4H!" night!!!