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 2^nd place, Kenzie Williams from Lipscomb County and 3^rd 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.    

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oas45txo8ozis96i2omma/May-2024-Newsletter.pdf?rlkey=ocuy4a37qdqbm3pifjsrsvifq&st=beofwxne&dl=0

September Newsletter

 The September newsletter is attached to this email. Please open and take a look, as in this newsletter we have information about -

1. National 4-H Week Activities
2. Volunteer opportunities
3. How to pick a project
4. One Day 4-H information
5. Upcoming workshop and contest information
6. Fall Council Pecan Sales
7. Tractor Supply Clover Fundraiser
8. Spring Major Show entry information (New Deadline due to the time constraints in October and November)
9. Livestock Validation information (only if you purchased a validation tag)

Go to DropBox Link - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zwvyrlnlej0eacdrdw7hm/September-2023-Newsletter.pdf?rlkey=ecc9tf9xe6milg7w8lwqc2xqw&dl=0

Activities and Workshops

 

Livestock News & Tips

 

August News 2023

 

Kaufman County 4-H News February 2023

KCJLS Market Steer and Commercial Heifer TAg In Tuesday Nov 1st

 KCJLS County Steer and Commercial Heifer Entry forms are up on the county website

https://counties.agrilife.org/kaufman/kaufmanco4h/4hlivestockshowinfo/
Remember, IF you major steer validated this summer you will use that tag number for county. You also need to attach a W-9 that is also on the website. Bring to the office by Monday afternoon or have at the Risingers Vet Clinic Tuesday night at 6:30 pm.

Steer and Commercial Heifer entry form

 W-9 form

October 15th Lamb and Goat Livestock Clinic Info

 

Saturday:
Registration is from 8-9 am at the Kaufman Fair Grounds.  If you are purchasing pizza (2.00 a slice), you will buy your tickets at registration.  Please bring cash.
 
There are stalls available for your animals.  We encourage you to clean out a stall first and bring your own shavings and muzzle for your animal.
 
We are looking forward to a fun and informative event!

Events and opportunities

 

GLOBE 2022/23

​Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education, GLOBE, is a multi-faceted program for 4-H members in grades 7-11. GLOBE prepares 4-H youth to step out of their comfort zone and see the world from a different perspective. GLOBE is a year-long program where youth participate in tow educational programs, held November 11-13, 2022, and January 14, 2023, and four online webinars. Participants are required to make two educational presentations and to provide leadership for a service-learning project in their community. GLOBE's final activity, a week-long immersive program in Costa Rica June 25-July 1, 2023, brings it all together for those that have completed all of the previously mentioned components. 

 Applications for the various GLOBE programs are now open through October 10th but limited to 25 youth, so encourage your youth to apply now! Find the information packet attached to this email. Click here to learn more and apply. 

 Fall Paper Clover Campaign

It's time to encourage your communities to give back to 4-H through the Fall 2022 Tractor Supply Co. Paper Clover Campaign! The campaign will run October 5^th - 16th. We encourage you to have a booth at the store one Saturday, or work with store managers to have additional 4-H signage near the registers. Click here to access the promotional toolkit provided by National 4-H. Also, check out these frequently asked questions, provided by National 4-H.

FAQ-

Remind me again, what do these funds go to?

1. Scholarship for camp or 4-H leadership activities/programs.

How much goes back to the state it’s raised in?

1. 90%, 10% stays with Council. Funds raised in YOUR county go back to YOUR county! 

What about online donations?

1. You can donate online with purchase.  However, these funds cannot be tracked to the individual store, only the state.

Where do the paper clovers they hang up in the stores come from?  Do we need to do anything for that?

1. Nope – TSC takes care of all that and ships them to the store in advance of the campaign.

 

Online Plant ID Contest

The County Extension Agents in Titus and Coryell Counties are working together to provide an online educational opportunity for youth involved in the range and plant science project area to gain valuable experience and practice. The virtual event will be held Saturday, October 15th, from 9-11 AM on judgingcard.com. All Texas 4-H and Texas FFA members are invited to participate in the following age divisions: Junior, 3^rd - 8^th grade and Senior, 9^th - 12^th grade. Entry fees are $5 per individual or $20 per team. Registration is now open and closes on October 7th. They are asking coaches, teachers and agents to proctor their own students and we hope that each participant will do their very best work on their own to test the knowledge they have learned through this project area. Find the full information packet attached to this email. Click here to register now. 

 Invitational Ag Product ID Contest & Cupcake Wars

​The 1^st Annual Invitational Ag Product ID Contest and Cupcake Wars, hosted by Milam County 4-H, will be held Monday, October 10, 2022. The event will be held at the Milam County Annex and is open to all 4-H and FFA members in the Clover Kid, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age divisions, plus adults! The cupcake war theme is "tailgating." Find more information in the packet attached to this email. Click here to register now.

 

Hunting & Sportfishing Project Coach Trainings

Registration is now open for the 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training to be held on November 12-13, 2022 in Callahan County, District 7. This training is open to 4-H members, volunteers, and CEAs/Program Assistants statewide.

Registration is now open for the 4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training to be held on October 22-23, 2022 in Morris County, District 4. This training is open to 4-H members, volunteers, and CEAs/Program Assistants statewide.

 

4-H Spark

​Spark, formerly JLR, is the place to be November 11-13, 2022, for your 3-8^th grade 4-H'ers! Hosted by the Texas 4-H Council at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, this Dino Disco event features leadership, networking, and FUN for youth from around the state! Registration closes October 21, but don't wait, reserve your spot today! Register now by clicking here.