DATES TO REMEMBER
October
17 – Sheep Club meeting 7:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
17 – Deadline to enter County Food Show
17 – Livestock Judging Practice 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
18 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
18 – Food Challenge Meeting 4;30p.m. at Extension Office
22 – Lamb Validation 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m. at Youth Fair Barns
22 – Goat Validation 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.at Youth Fair Barns
29 – County Food Show 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office
LAMB, GOAT, AND SWINE COUNTY AND STATE VALIDATION
It is that time to start getting ready for the Brown County Youth Fair and Major Stock Shows. The most important step in doing this is validating your animals. Lamb validation will be Oct. 22nd 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m., Goat Validation Oct. 22nd 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., and Swine validation Nov. 12th 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. There will not be a county validation make up day! If you are planning on participating in the Brown County Youth Fair you need to make sure your animal is present the day of validation!! If you ordered state tags and have not paid for them please come by the Extension Office ASAP!! YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H BEFORE THE DATE OF VALIDATION!!!
BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR CHECKLIST
The Brown County Youth Fair is approaching fast. Everyone should have your animals if you are planning on entering in the Livestock Division of the Youth Fair. There are a few other things that have to be done in order to participate in the Brown County Youth Fair. Below is a check list for you to go by to make sure you are covered.
- Enroll in 4-H
- Attend Validation (have your animal validated for county or state)
- Purchase a Youth Fair Membership (this is mandatory if you are entering livestock or home economics )
- Fill out a entry form for the Brown County Youth Fair ( Deadline to enter is Dec. 1st)
** If you are showing horses you and your horse must attend one of the two mandatory practices on Dec 4th or Dec 18th 2:00 p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns Show Arena. You will also need to have the proof of ownership Papers or bill of sale, registration papers or 4-H certification form. All horses must have negative EIA test documentation.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW ENTRY NIGHTS
Every year we have two nights in Nov. that we designate for families who want to enter into the major stock shows. The only way you can enter into the major stock shows is if you bought state tags. The two nights we are having the stock show sign up is Nov.1st and Nov. 14th from 5p.m. – 7p.m.. If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth you will need to attend the night of Nov. 1st because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth Stock Show is Nov. 7th. The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and San Angelo Stock Show is Nov. 18th. You will also have the opportunity to enter the Brown County Youth Fair at this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office.
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.
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 at any of the calf scrambles, all forms are due to the Extension Office by November 9th.
TREAT
The District 7 4-H Horse Project Development Committee is participating in the Annual TREAT(Tarleton Equine Assisted Therapy) Special Kids Rodeo at Tarleton State University on October 25th at 9:30a.m.-2:30p.m.. This is open to any 4-H member who is interested in working with kids that have special needs, who have a love for horses. 4-Hers will assist youth as they participate in events of Stick Horse Pole Bending, Stick Horse Barrel Race, Goat Ribbon Relay, Bucking Barrel, Dummy Roping and a Farm Animal Petting Zoo. If you would like to participate you need to call the Extension Office by Oct. 19th so that we may notify your school to get you excused for the day.
COUNTY FOOD SHOW
The County Food Show contest will be held on Oct. 29th 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office. The project forms are available at the Extension Office if you are planning to participate in the County Food Show. The deadline to turn in your form and recipe is October 17th. If you would like more information contact the Extension Office.
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 15th 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 Brown County United Way.
