Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
October
14 – May 4-H Club Meeting 4:00p.m. at May Methodist Church
16 – Rabbit Project Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
19 – Deadline to Enter County Food Show
20 – Lamb Validation 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
20 – Goat Validation 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
21 – Sheep Project Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
25 – Livestock Judging Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
27 – County Food Show 2:00p.m. at Extension Office4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
August 15th starts the enrollment process for the 2012-2013 4-H year in Texas. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member. If you want to become an adult leader or volunteer we encourage you to enroll for the 2012-2013 year. The web site for 4-H CONNECT is www.4honline.com There is no cost for adult leaders or adult volunteers. 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 the county office we 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 the $20.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2012-2013 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
You can use your Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser Voucher to pay your membership dues. To do this you will have to come into the extension office to enroll.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC
A goat showmanship clinic will be held on Sunday October 28th from 2:30 pm 3:30 pm at the Brown County Fair Association Fair Barns show ring. This will be a hands on workshop so you are encouraged to bring your goat. This clinic is free to Brown County 4-H members and $10 for non 4-H participants. Please RSVP to Gayland Miller 325-642-3007.
4-H MEAT JUDGING TEAM
Brown County 4-H is organizing a meat science project team (meat judging team). The meat science project teaches youth to identify various cuts of meats, and determine the relative quality of wholesale and retail cuts of meat. If you are interested in receiving more detail about this project we will be having a meeting on Thursday, November 1st 6:30 pm at the extension office. Come and find out more information.
4-H FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES
The County Food Show is set for October 27th at 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office. The entry deadline is October 19th. If you are interested in participating please contact Kim Miles.
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 are need help finding a show pig please contact the Extension Office. Below is a list of upcoming pig sales in the area.
Wall Swine Breeders
October 16, 2012
Show at noon, Sale at 2:30p.m.
San Angelo Fair Grounds
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 30th 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 are interested in participating in the TREAT please contact the Extension Office by October 23rd.
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.
DISTRICT 7 LIVESTOCK CLINIC & JACKPOT SHOW
The District 7 4-H Sheep & Goat, Swine and Beef Project Development Committees are sponsoring a Livestock Clinic and Jackpot Show on Saturday, October 20, 2012. The clinic and show will be held at the Runnels County Show Barn/Ballinger Community Center in Ballinger, Texas.
The Livestock Clinic will begin at 10:00a.m. and the show will begin at 12:00p.m.. The cost to enter the Jackpot Show is $10 per entry and there is no limit to how many animals you may enter into the show. YOUTH MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE LIVESTOCK CLINIC TO ENTER AND EXHIBIT IN THE JACKPOT SHOW! If you are interested in participating and would like more information, contact Nick Gonzales.
TEXAS BEST SHOW SERIES BALLINGER, TEXAS
There will be a Texas Best Show Series Lamb Show on October 21, 2012 in Ballinger, Texas. It is 100% payback, no membership fee, and it can be entered on site with no deadline or late fees. The cost to enter the show is $20.00 per head. Entries are due by 8:00a.m. on the morning of the show and the show begins as soon as classes can be broken. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
NEW TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AWARD
Recognizing today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples has announced the Texas Department of Agriculture will acknowledge promising young Texans with the new GROW Award. The award gives recognition for outstanding work to middle and high school student leaders who demonstrate excellence in their pursuits inside and outside the classroom. The future of the Lone Star State is in the hands of today’s youth. Leadership in the classroom, the lab, at home and in the field is vitally important to give students the training and experience needed to remain competitive in today’s global job market.
The GROW award celebrates outstanding student leaders who demonstrate excellence in either their academic or extracurricular activities. The award highlights a student’s special interests, service to community and family, strong work ethic, leadership and overall character. Award recipients will receive an official certificate from Commissioner Staples and special recognition on the TDA website. Students can be nominated by community leaders such as teachers, coaches, school administrators, mayors, county judges or anyone else committed to recognizing youth leadership and achievement. A committee will choose a winner each month during the regular school year.
Agriculture today is technically advanced, diverse, efficient and innovative. It takes a close partnership with education to grow the knowledge and skills necessary to produce the clothes we wear, the houses we live in, the food we eat, the medicines that heal us and the energy that powers our lives.
To nominate a promising middle or high school student in your area, visit the TDA website at TexasAgriculture.gov. Once nominated, students will need to complete the online application and respond to three short-answer questions. The first GROW award recipient will be announced Oct. 15, 2012.
QUALITY COUNTS VERIFICATION
Texas has the largest number of 4-H and FFA livestock projects in the nation. Young people participate at the county, district, regional and state level. The tremendous support and dedication of livestock show officials help make this possible. With this opportunity comes a responsibility for each exhibitor to learn and demonstrate the highest standards, both in personal character and in the feeding and care of their animals. “Quality Counts” is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. “Quality Counts” helps them learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved.
*If you are planning on participating at any major livestock show you will need a Quality Counts Verification number. This number can be obtained by successfully passing the online exam. Quality Counts website can be found on the Brown County 4-H home page. If you have taken it already then your number will still be valid. It will not be valid if you turned 14 years old before August 1st of this year; therefore, you will need to take the senior exam. If you have any questions or think you might have to take the exam again please contact Nick Gonzales.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners’ Courts of Texas Cooperating.
