The Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Club will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockwall Equine Center. 

If your horse is needing a Coggins and shots for the upcoming Show Season you are welcome to bring your horse to the meeting.

Call Rockwall Equine Center 972-524-6616 for special price.

If you have any questions please contact the Extension office at 972-932-9069. 

Texas Brigades Natural Resource and Leadership Development Camp

It is time to recruit cadets (teens 13-17 years old) to the 2014 Summer Wildlife Brigades.   A 5-day tour of duty with a Brigades camp will leave one physically exhausted but mentally rejuvenated about our youth's role in conservation. Visit quailresearch.org to view a most recent testimonial of an urban Dallas girl who has now "seen the light" regarding conservation, see the Feb. issue of the e-Quail Newsletter under the heading of "intern diaries."

"I have been most fortunate to be an active participant and speaker at some of the Texas Brigades.  To put my experience simply, the Brigades are difference makers for young people.  Brigades are week long investment for a life-changing outcome for youth participants." - Dr. Chris Boleman

"Science in Fiction" Video Contest: CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The USA Science & Engineering Festival, in association with the Kavli Foundation, has launched the Science in Fiction video contest.
Using scenes from popular science fiction movies and TV shows, and video games, Grade 6-12 students will create :30-:90 videos that investigate how science fictional scenes could be realized using current and developing technologies. The video contest culminates in a popular awards show, hosted by Bill Nye, as part of the Festival, which returns to Washington, D.C. on April 26-27, 2014.  The contest officially opens for entries on Nov. 1, 2013 and closes Mar. 21, 2014.


First prize is $2000 cash prize and a travel stipend to travel to Washington D.C. for the Expo. The second prize is $750 and the third prize is $500. The People's Choice Award prize is $250. 

GEAR Robotics Game Kickoff

We will be releasing GEAR Robotics game information on February 17.  As part of that release, there will also be two webinars offered during the day explaining the GEAR Robotics game.  The webinars areopen to all Extension employees, volunteers, and youth, and are linked below.   The webinars will be recorded and links posted afterwards on our robotics page for those unable to join at scheduled times.  We will also post all necessary resources that teams will need to know in order to compete in any Texas 4-H/GEAR Robotics competition this calendar year. 

A couple competitions for the 2014 calendar year have been scheduled.  Details will be posted on the robotics web page.  As other competitions are created/confirmed, we will post details there as well.

2014 Texas 4-H Roundup Discount Hotel Rates

For the 2014 Texas 4-H Roundup Discount Hotel Rates there will be no on-campus housing available in 2014. 

On the attached website you will find a document that lists all hotels that Texas 4-H will have room blocks reserved for at the 2014 Texas 4-H Roundup. In order for you and families in your county to receive these discounts you must make reservations by May 17th. This is extremely important. As a result of your efforts in promoting this to families last year Texas 4-H received significant financial assistance once again this year from the Bryan/College Station Convention Bureau. The State 4-H Office asks for your assistance in passing this information on to others in your area and remind them to book early. A message will also be sent through constant contact in our first official Roundup blast. Thanks again for your help. 

This information can also be found on the Texas 4-H Roundup Website http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup 

Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge - June 27-29, 2014

The state committee is excited to provide information for the Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge, scheduled for June 27-29, 2014.  The 2014 handbook, found on the page linked below, contains registration information, rules, a tentative schedule, and various educational resource links.   Note that the Outdoor Challenge is being held in a new location this year (in Collin County), and we have made some changes to the events being offered.

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor

We will also be providing two sessions during the Virtual Volunteer Conference on February 25 to answer any questions you or your 4-H families might have about the Outdoor Challenge.

If you have any questions, please contact Extension Specialists Derrick Bruton or Larry Hysmith.  We hope to see your 4-H families this summer!

Check your calendars!! Next Paper Clover Dates April 23-May 4

The Spring 2014 Paper Clover Promotion dates have changed:

The Spring Paper Clover dates are now April 23-May 4.

Be sure to mark your calendar and begin planning how your club will get involved in-store at your local Tractor Supply Company during the promotion


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4-H: Where Change Makes Cents

Look for jars in your district and give back to the Texas 4-H Center! The Texas 4-H Council has initiated a year-long community service project to enhance the 4-H Center and provide resources to a facility that the entire 4-H community can enjoy! At the next council meeting each club will receive a jar to collect change to be returned at the June Council meeting. Let's help make Change!!


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Cool New Changes to the Horse Project

There are new and exciting changes to the 2014 District and State Horse shows. These changes are carefully explained on the state 4-H horse website! The link is listed below.

One of the changes to the District IV 4-H Horse is we will be showing with the youth from District V!! This will be a great opportunity to meet new youth, see new classes and also get back to the Henderson County Faorgrounds.

Some of the new additions....
1. We will see jackpot sorting class. You will enter once with your team mate and then with a draw partner.

2. The new class of boxing is added for new exhibitors. Read the rules closely.

More information about the newly named "Region IV 4-H Horse Show".

The state show schedule is also ready for viewing and can be viewed on the state horse website.


If you have questions please visit
http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show/

http://animalscience.tamu.edu/files/2012/04/2014-Changes-for-Texas-State-4H-Horse-Show.pdf


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A Word From Kaitlyn-Educational Presentations

How well do you know your project? Could you tell someone everything you know in 7-12 minutes? We that's exactly what educational presentations let you accomplish! Join us for our next workshop on February 10th to improve your public speaking skills, showcasing your knowledge, and teach others something you're passionate tomorrow. Educational presentations can be given individually or as a group of 2-4 people, so if you're not comfortable speaking in front of people by your self, invite some friends with a common interest. If you want to teach someone how to ride a bike, how to make a cake, or even tell the history of a gun, your possibilities are endless as long as you have an open mind. Join us on February 10 at 6:30 at the extension office and let us help you get started on showing off your skills.


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Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show adds Quality Counts

The Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show added to the entry form the space for the Quality Counts number.

4-H and FFA have been involved in character education for more than 100 years. Quality Counts is our way of showcasing this character education and at the same time showing our commitment to producing a safe and wholesome livestock product for the consumer.

Verification of Quality Counts is a natural extension of this effort to demonstrate that 4-H and FFA youth have a base knowledge of the principles of quality assurance and good moral character.

Now and in the near future many local and major livestock shows will require that a youth exhibitor demonstrate this base knowledge by taking the online Quality Counts Verification test and obtaining a Verification Number. This can be accomplished through this web site! http://agrilife.org/qualitycounts/verification/

If you need help completing the online quiz please contact the county extension office and we can direct you to some resources. Short notice I know but it was not in the rule book and I just found it on the BACK of the entry form.

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Junior Livestock Show finally posts rule book

The Kaufman County Junior Livestock show has finally posted their rules on the website- KCJLS.com.
It is really important to read THE WHOLE RULE BOOK. There is a lot of changes and clarifications. Direct all questions to Carrie Sharp at the extension office about certain rules and I can then direct them to the correct board member.
Some of the changes is the Pee Wee showmanship for ALL SPECIES!!! That would be any child UP TO 8 YEARS OF AGE.
If you have any questions please email carrie at cl-sharp@tamu.edu .


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Hoof Trimming for steers and heifers

At the County Fair grounds. Hoof trimming for your steers and heifers Thurs. Eric will be there at 3:30


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The Christmas Party for the Horse Club, Ruminants Unlimited, and the Dog Project on December 7, 2013 has been  Canceled.   We will reschedule at a later date.

3rd Annual Cooke County 4-H Christmas Classic-Jackpot Show for Goat, Swine and Sheep

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Henderson County Dash For Cash Show

Beef project clinic, Saturday, Nov 16

Remember tomorrow is the day for the beef project clinic. Ranch manager and long time beef project leader, Les Jones, will give demonstrations on nutrition, feeding, hair prep, and training.

Clinic starts at 2:30 pm and bring your heifers or steers for the showmanship practice.

Directions are - from I20 take exit 512 and turn right on CR 2965. Then turn left on Hiram road. About 1 mile down turn right on CR 120. The gate for the ranch is down about 3/4 mile on the left. Take the drive way down to the barns..



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Location:KB Cattle Company

Friendship 4-H Jackpot

Friendship 4-H and Lillian 4-H are hosting a Jackpot Show and Livestock Judging Contest on December 7, 2013 at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Cleburne.
Please forward the attached information to any 4-H families who might be interested in attending these contests.




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Location:Cleburne

McLennan County 4-H Jackpot

Just a reminder about the McLennan County 4-H Coalition Classic this weekend. We’d love to have your 4-H & FFA join us!
For those who haven’t been out to the MCC Highlander Ranch attached is a map & the address:
223A Cobbs Lane
Waco, TX 76708






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Location:Waco

Tractor Supply Company clover sales

This is the last weekend to support the county 4-H program at the local TSC stores ( Terrell, Ennis, and Mesquite). Go by and say thank you and buy a


clover.


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