4H_LogoDATES TO REMEMBER

September

8 – County Council Meeting 4:30p.m. at Extension Office

9 – Deadline to enter Heart of Texas Fair

11 – May 4-H Club Meeting 2:00 p.m. at May Methodist Church

13 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office

13 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:15 p.m. at Early First Baptist Church

19 – Sheep Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns

20 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. at Extension Office

23 – Deadline to sign up for Food Show Workshop

 

STATE SWINE TAGS

Are you planning on taking a market barrow to a major stock show such as Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, or Austin? It is that time of the year to order tags. The cost for each tag is $10. Contact the Extension Office if you need to purchase tags for the upcoming show year.

UPCOMING PIG SALES

It is that time to start looking for your swine project if you are planning on participating in the Brown County Youth Fair or any major stock show. If you need help finding a show pig, please contact the Extension Office. Below is a list of upcoming pig sales in the area.

Erath County / TSU Pig Sale

September 17, 2011

10:00a.m. Sale Order Show, 1:00p.m. Sale

TSU Ag Center

 

Geter Show Pigs & Consignors Select Sale #1

September 17, 2011

Viewing 2:00-4:30p.m., Sale Starts 4:30p.m.

Hico, Texas

 

Priddy FFA Pig Sale

September 18, 2011

Judge at 10:00a.m., Sale at 1:00p.m.

Priddy, Texas

 

Shackelford County Youth Benefit Pig Sale #1

September 18, 2011

Sale at 1:00p.m.

Shackelford County Show Barn

 

Heart of Texas Show Pig Sale

September 24, 2011

Sift and Show at 9:00a.m., Sale at 12:00p.m.

Brown County Youth Fair Barns

 

31st Annual CTPPA Pig Sale

September 24, 2011

Sale at 6:30p.m.

Comanche County Livestock Center

 

Miles FFA Show Pig Sale #1

September 25, 2011

Afternoon Sale

Miles, Texas

 

Heathcott, Shwertner & Byrd on Farm Sale

September 25, 2011

6:30p.m.

Miles, Texas

 

Coleman County Pig Sale

October 1, 2011

Sale at 6:00p.m

Santa Anna ISD Ag Barn

 

Belton Invitational Pig Sale

October 8, 2011

Sift at 9:00a.m., Sale at 1:30 p.m.

Bell County Expo Center

 

Wall Swine Breeders

October 16, 2011

Show at noon, Sale at 2:30p.m.

San Angelo Fair Grounds

 

MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW CALF SCRAMBLE INFORMATION

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo   January 13 – February 4, 2012

*     Purchase certificate value of $500

*     Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef or dairy heifer

*     All applicants must be 14, 15, 16, or 17 years of age as of January 1, 2011 and not beyond their junior year of high school.

*     Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After all the positions have been filled, the remaining applications will be kept on file and used on an as needed basis.     Each County 4-H Program is limited to a maximum of six entries.

 

San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo   February 9-26, 2012

*     Purchase certificate value of $800

*     Certificates used to purchase an animal in these Junior Breeding Departments   Beef,     Dairy, Swine, Sheep, or Goat

*      Must show the animal in the 2013 San Antonio Stock Show

*      Contestant must have reached their 12th, but not their 18th birthday on January 1,     2012 and not be enrolled beyond their junior year in high school.

*     Completed Entry Applications and Release and Indemnification Agreements must be     returned to the Brown County Extension Office by September 14, 2011.

 

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo   February 28   March 18, 2012

*     Purchase certificate value of $1,500

*     Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef or dairy heifer or market steer

*     Must show the animal in the 2013 Houston Livestock Show

*     Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After all the positions have     been filled, the remaining applications will be kept on file and used on an as needed basis.

 

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo   March 9-24, 2012

*     New format for 2012: Ultimate Scramble Championship, one day event, Saturday March     17, 2012

*     Purchase certificate value of at least $1000 while others could be awarded $1,500, $2,000,     $2,500, or $5,000

*     Certificates used to purchase market steer, market lamb, market goat, market barrow,     breeding heifer, or breeding goat.

*     Must show the animal in the 2013 Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo.

*     Entry fee is $25.

*     112 scramble spots, first come first serve

 

San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo   February 11-26, 2012

*     Limited to first 60 entries

*     20 students compete in 3 separate scrambles

*     Purchase certificates will be paid to top 10 contestants those three performances

*     FINALS: Top 12 Contestants come back!

*     Top 5 in Finals receive scholarships

*     Places 6-12 receive additional $200 purchase certificate.

*     Must be 13 years of age but no older than 19 by February 1, 2011

If you are interested in participating in San Antonio calf scramble please contact the Brown County Extension Agent, Nick Gonzales, as soon as possible. Deadline:  September 14th.

If you are planning on participating in any of the other calf scrambles please contact the Extension Office by October 1st!

 

HEART OF TEXAS FAIR

It is that time already to start thinking about stock shows. The fall stock shows that are coming up are West Texas Fair, State Fair, and Heart of Texas Fair. The deadline for Heart of Texas Fair is September 9th. The entry forms are available at the Extension Office. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office.

MAY DAY CLASSIC BREEDING BOER GOAT SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships will be awarded to deserving and qualifying individuals that participate in the Breeding Boer Goat Show at the Brown County Youth Fair. The scholarships will be awarded based on a point system. If you are planning on showing a Breeding Boer Goat in the Brown County Youth Fair this is a great scholarship opportunity for you. If you would like more information about this scholarship you can contact the Extension Office or Shirley Glenn shirley.glenn1965@gmail.com.

FOOD SHOW WORKSHOP & COUNTY FOOD SHOW

Are you interested in participating in Food Show? If so, there will be a Food Show Workshop on Oct. 1st 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom. The deadline to sign up for the Workshop is September 23rd. The County Food Show contest will be held on Oct. 29th 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office.

2012 ROUNDUP LOGO AND THEME CONTEST NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!!

With the 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup moving to Lubbock the opportunity has never been greater to put your mark on Roundup. Do not miss this chance to leave your mark on history.

Entry guidelines can be found on the following site http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/roundup/index.php.

4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!

August 1st started the enrollment process for the 2011-2012 4-H year in Texas. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll before October 31st in order to take advantage of the $20.00 participation fee. If you wait till November 1st enrollment fee will be $25.00. As you enroll in 4-H for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:

* If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!

* If you lost your email and password – call your county office they 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 participation fee is paid

* You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.

When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2011-2012 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll!

Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way