Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
December
24 – Extension Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
25 – Extension Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
January
1 – Extension Office Closed for New Years Day
7-12 – Brown County Youth Fair
15 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at FCS Classroom
15 – Rabbit Project Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL BROWN COUNTY 4-H SHOW
I would like to thank everyone who participated and helped with the 2012 Brown County 4-H Show on December 15th. The show went great and I am pleased with every one that participated. The main goal and purpose of this show was to give some experience to the 4-H members participating in the Brown County Youth Fair, I believe we succeeded in this goal. Special Thanks to all the superintendents of the show, Brownwood 4-H for working the concession stand, and Brookesmith 4-H for helping clean the barn after the show. Again, thank you for all your support and dedication to the Brown County 4-H program.
NEED HELP CLIPPING YOUR SHOW ANIMAL??
If you are going to need help clipping your show animal for the Youth Fair please contact the Extension Office and schedule a date and time. We will not be clipping any animals on January 1st. The last day we will be clipping any animals for the Youth Fair is January 6th. If you need to borrow clippers, blower, blocking table, etc. please contact the Extension Office. We have a limited number of these items so if you borrow them we need them back within 24 hours. If you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.
NATIONAL AG DAY ESSAY CONTEST DEADLINE SET FOR FEBRUARY 1ST
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) has announced the theme of this year’s National Ag Day Essay Contest. High school students, grades 9-12, are now eligible to submit an original, 450-word essay or two-minute video essay about the importance of agriculture focusing on the theme “American Agriculture: Nourishing Opportunities.”
The national essay winner will receive a $1,000 prize and a round-trip ticket to Washington D.C. for the Celebration of Ag Dinner March 19. The winner will have the opportunity to read the winning essay and join others in a festive Ag celebration.
The video essay contest winner will also receive a $1,000 prize. His/her video will be shown at the dinner. Essays are due by February 1st. The contest rules and entry form can be found online at www.agday.org.
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.
TEEN RETREAT
The Texas 4-H Conference Center will be hosting the Texas 4-H Teen Retreat January 4-6, 2013 at Lake Brownwood. The program will focus on leadership through hands-on experiences.
Teen Retreat at the Texas 4-H Conference Center provides a state level leadership experience for 4-H youth ages 13-19.
The program is designed to allow teens to explore new or revised projects and curricula resources and return to implement them in their counties
Featured sessions include: Bubbles in Food, Fitness Challenge, Robotics, Dancing, GIS/GPS program and much more.
Join us for a weekend of Fun, Fun, Fun!
College professors, 4-H Specialists and other experts will lead program sessions.
The retreat is open to junior and intermediate age 4-H members. Participants must be between 13-19. Youth registration is $105 and $70 for adult chaperones. For registration information visit: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Registration open Nov 1st to Dec 30th.
2013 BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE
Weighing/Sifting/Classification and Check-in:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Breeding Boer Goat Division ……. ………. ………. …….7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Breeding Sheep Division . ……… ………. ………. ……… 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Breeding Angora Goat Division … ………. ………. …….7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Breeding Gilt Division ……. ……… ………. ………. ……..7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Rabbits Divisions …. ………. ……… ………. ………. ……..8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Market Swine Division ……. ……… ………. ………. …….2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Market Goat Division ……… ……… ………. ………. …….3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Market Lamb Division …….. ……… ………. ………. ……..3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Registered Breeding Heifer Division ……. ………. ……..5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Market Steer Division …….. ……… ………. ………. ………6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Judging:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Angora Goat Division ……… ……… ………. ………. ………8:00 a.m.
Breeding Sheep Division .. ……… ………………………….. Immediately after Angora Goat Division
Breeding Boer Goat Division …… ………. …………………Immediately after Breeding Sheep Division
Breeding Gilt Division …….. ……… ………………………… Immediately after Breeding Boer Goat Division
Rabbit Division ……. ………. ……… ………. ………. ………3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Market Lamb Division …….. ……… ………. ………. ………8:00 a.m.
Market Swine Division ……. ……… ………. …………………Immediately after Market Lamb Division
Friday, January 11, 2013
Market Goat Division …….. ……… ………. ………. ……… .8:00 a.m.
Market Steer Division ……. ……… ………. ………. …………Immediately after Market Goat Division
Registered Breeding Heifer Division …… ………. ………..Immediately after Market Steer Division 4
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Horse Division check in …. ……… ………. ………. ……… 7:30 a.m.
Horse Division judging ……. ……… ………. ………. ……… 9:00 a.m.
Ag Mechanics Project Judging .. . .. .. .. 10:00 a.m.
Awards and Premium Sale …….. ……………… …….. …..5:00 p.m.
HOME ECONOMICS DIVISION
Home Economics Building
Monday, January 7, 2013
Acceptance of Clothing Items(No late items will be accepted) ……… 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Appearance Judging …….. ………. ……… ………. ………. ……………………10:00 a.m.
Fashion Show Practice (Mandatory Participation) ……. ……… ………. .1:00 p. m.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Construction Judging……… ………. ……… ………. ………. ……… ………. ..9:00 a. m.
Clothing Division Fashion Show (Mandatory participation) …. ……….6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Receive Foods, Crafts and Canning entries ….. ………. ……… ………. ….9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
Judging of Items . ……. ………. ………. ……… ………. 1:00 p.m.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Viewing of Entries .. ………. ………. ……… ………. ………. ……… ………. …9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Items and Money picked up 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
NO ITEMS CAN BE REMOVED UNTIL ….6:00 p.m.
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
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!!
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
