Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way.
DATES TO REMEMBER
June
26 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World Range
28 – County/State Steer & Heifer Validation 3:00p.m. at Bob Clark Pens
29 – Steer Classification Training 1pm-4pm at Taylor County Extension Office
July
4 – Brown County Extension Office Closed for July 4th Holiday
6-8 – Multi-County Camp, Brady, Texas
19 – Junior/Intermediate Fashion Show, Grape Creek, Texas
23-30 – State 4-H Horse Show, Abilene, TexasBROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
2016 – 2017 STEER/HEIFER VALIDATION
If you are planning on exhibiting a steer at the Brown County Youth Fair or a State Show it is mandatory that the steer is validated. If you are planning on showing a heifer that has not been validated please contact the Extension Office. Steer/Heifer validation will be on June 28, 2016 3:00p.m. at Bob Clarks pens. If you have any questions contact the Extension Office.
STEER CLASSIFICATION TRAINING
The Taylor County Extension Office is hosting a steer classification training on June 29, 2016, 1pm-4pm at the Taylor County Extension Office. Dr. Jason Cleere and Dr. Billy Zanolini from College Station will present the latest requirements for breed classification for steers. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office.
NEW Steer Classification Standards for 2017 Major Shows
Starting in 2017 new steer classification standards will take place at major shows. Several breeds were modified and changed to better serve today’s industry. If you are looking to purchase steers for next year’s major shows please review each of the breed guidelines. Especially note the revisions to Red Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Simmental, and the additions of the following Cross Color Divisions: Red Cross, Black Cross and Other Cross. Please note the Chianina breed is no longer included in the updated classification standards. A complete list of these breeds can be viewed at: http://brown.agrilife.org/links/4h/. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales
protect your show livestock from rabies
Due to more cases of rabies in the county, and TAHC (Texas Animal Health Commission) predicting cases that can be seen in the near future; we recommend all livestock exhibitors consult a veterinarian about vaccinating your show animals and horses for rabies. For more information contact Scott Anderson.
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 event until 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!
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
