Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
November
15 – Swine Clinic 3:00p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
16 – Major Stock Show/Youth Fair SignUp 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Extension Office
17 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
17 – Brown County 4-H Food Challenge Contest 5:30p.m. at Home Economics Building at Youth Fair Barns
20 – Deadline for San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, and Austin Stock Show Entries
22 – Sheep Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
23 – Horse Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at the Extension Office
26-27 – Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
30 – Brown County Youth Fair Entry Deadline
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
MAJOR STOCK SHOW AND YOUTH FAIR ENTRY NIGHTS
Every year we have two nights in November that we designate for families who want to enter into the major stock shows and Brown County Youth Fair. The only way you can enter into the major stock shows is if you bought state tags. The two nights we are having stock show sign up is November 2nd and 16th from 5p.m. – 7p.m.
- If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth you will need to attend the night of November 2nd because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth Stock Show is November 10th.
- The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and San Angelo Stock Show is November 20th.
- This will be your opportunity to enter the Brown County Youth Fair at this time. We are setting a deadline to enter the Youth Fair on November 30th.
Goat Project Weigh Day Thursday, November 19th
On Thursday afternoon, November 19th, 4:00p.m.to 6:00p.m.we will have a goat weigh day at the Extension office. This would be a great opportunity to ask questions, if you have any. Our goal is to make sure everyone is on track for the Brown County Youth Fair. Also if you have not done so already you can enter the Youth Fair that day. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
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 an entry form for the Brown County Youth Fair (Deadline to enter is November 30th)
** If you are showing horses, you and your horse must attend one of the two mandatory practices on Dec 6th or Dec 20th 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.
Brown County 4-H Project Show, December 12th.
The Brown County 4-H Project Show will be held on Saturday, December 12th at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. Entry fee for the show will be $5.00 per head and $5.00 per head for jackpot showmanship (showmanship will be broken up into juniors & seniors). We will be giving prizes to class winners, breed champions (if enough to make a breed), and grand & reserve overall. You must be enrolled in 4-H to participate in the show (clover kids can participate). At this point only swine pens will be available inside. If you use a pen it is your responsibility to clean it out before you leave. The schedule is below. If you have any questions please contact the Extension office.
Schedule
7:00a.m. ———-Barns open
7:30a.m. ———-Purchase Weight Cards
8:30a.m. ———-All weight cards for sheep, goats, swine, & rabbits must be turned in
9:00a.m. ———-Begin Show (order: sheep, goats, swine, cattle)(rabbit show will start at 9:00a.m. in sheep and goat barn)
10:00a.m. ———All steer & heifer entry cards must be turned in
DISTRICT 7 LIVESTOCK CLINIC & JACKPOT SHOW
The District 7 4-H Sheep & Goat, and Beef Project Development Committees are sponsoring a Livestock Clinic and Jackpot Show on Saturday, December 5, 2015.The clinic will be held at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center & Arena 2200 Ranch Road 152, Llano, TX 78643.
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 Jackpot Showmanship Show is $5 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.
DISTRICT 7 SWINE CLINIC & SHOW
The District 7 4-H Swine Clinic & Show will be held on December 5, 2015 at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Barn.
The clinic will begin at 10:00a.m. and the show will begin at 10:30a.m.. Check/Weigh in will be from 7:00a.m.-9:30a.m. The cost to enter the show is $18 per entry. If you are interested in participating and would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
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 http://www.brown.agrilife.org. 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.
2016 CALF SCRAMBLES
MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW CALF SCRAMBLE INFORMATION
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo – January 15 – February 6, 2016
- 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, 2016 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 11-February 28, 2016
- 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 2017 San Antonio Stock Show
- Contestant must have reached their 12th, but not their 18th birthday on January 1, 2016 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 October 15, 2015.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – March 1 – March 20, 2016
- Purchase certificate value of $1,500
- Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef heifer or market steer
- Must show the animal in the 2017 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.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo – February 6, 7, 13, 2016
- Limited to first 80 entries
- 20 students compete in 4 separate scrambles
- A purchase certificate will be issued to each of the top 10 contestants catching a calf in one of the four go-arounds.
- FINALS: Top 16 Contestants come back!(Top 4 in each go-round)
- Top 8 in Finals receive scholarships
- Places 9-16 receive additional $250 purchase certificate.
- Must be 13 years of age but no older than 18 by February 1, 2016
If you are planning on participating in any of the other calf scrambles please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2015-2016 4-H year will begin August 15, 2015. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member.
As you begin your enrollment 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 so we can reset it for you.
- An active membership will not be granted until the $20.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
- You cannot register or participate in an eventuntil your profile is ACTIVE.
- When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2015-2016 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- You can use your Fundraiser Voucher to pay your membership dues. To do this you will have to come into the extension office to enroll.
- We are updating our e-mail database on November 1st so if you are not enrolled by then you will no longer receive newsletters updates via e-mail. Unless you notify the Extension Office prior to November 1st deadline.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
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