Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way.
DATES TO REMEMBER
October
3 – 4-H Proclamation at Commissioner’s Court
4 – Clover Chef Camp 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. at Bangs ISD
10 – Extension Office Closed for Columbus Day
10 – Brownwood 4-H Club 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
10 – Brookesmith 4-H Club 6:00p.m. at Brookesmith ISD
11 – Bangs 4-H Club 6:00p.m. at Bangs ISD
11 – Early 4-H Club 6:00p.m. at Early Chamber of Commerce
15 – Sheep/Goat Validation at Brown County Youth Fair Barns
16 – Horse Club Meeting 2:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns (Bring your horse)
18 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
23 – Sheep Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
24 – Deadline to RSVP for Brown County 4-H Food Show
25 – Heifer Validation 4:00p.m. at Bob Clark Pens
30 – Brown County 4-H Food Show 2:00p.m. at Extension Office
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK (OCTOBER 2nd -8th)
Welcome to the 2016-2017 4-H year and what a great year it is going to be in 4-H in Brown County! The 4-H Program is nationwide youth development program that has more than 6.5 million youth involved in it annually. Administered in Texas by the A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M System, 4-H serves youth in all 254 counties in the state through a network of 250 County Extension Offices. 4-H is managed jointly by both a professional and volunteer staff. Texas 4-H, the largest 4-H program in the country, has more than 660,000 youth participants and more than 32,800 volunteers working together to deliver the more than 95 projects, opportunities, and events offered annually through the program.
4-H is unique in that it offers experiences to the most urban young person and youth in rural areas by providing the opportunity to participate in community 4-H clubs, learning experiences in school classrooms, day and overnight camps, and other special interest opportunities. We are proud of more than 105 years of providing life development opportunities and look forward to the future and the opportunities it brings for our program and our youth. Our local clubs are encouraged to promote 4-H within our community during National 4-H Week. For resources to help with your promotion the website is http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4hweek.
4-H PROCLAMATION
National 4-H Week will be October 2nd through the 8th. 4-Hers will have an opportunity to meet with the Brown County Commissioners, on Monday October 3rd at 8am, to have them sign our proclamation and visit with them about what Brown County 4-Hers have accomplished. We would like to see as many 4-Hers there as possible to show our thanks for the support Brown County has given us.
We will meet here at the Extension Office on Monday October 3rd at 8am, to assemble a basket of baked items to present the commissioners. Therefore, your help will be needed in baking these items and bringing them to the Extension Office the morning of the event.
CLOVER CHEF CAMP
The Brown County 4-H FCS Coalition is hosting a Clover Chef Camp on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m. at Bangs FCCLA Classroom in Bangs. During the camp we will cover topics including:
- Food Safety
- My Plate & Nutrition Facts
- Substitutions & Cost Analysis
- Food Challenge Demonstration
You will be able to sign up and learn more about 4-H Food & Nutrition Contest such as:
- Food Show
- Food Challenge
- Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl
The Clover Chef Camp is open to all 4-H youth, parents, and adult volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to attend.
If you would like more information, please contact the Brown County Extension Office.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H FOOD SHOW
The 2016 Brown County 4-H Food Show is set for October 30th, 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP by October 24th. Clover kids are eligible to participate in the Brown County 4-H Food Show. For more information, please contact Nick Gonzales at 325-646-0386.
FOOD & NUTRITION QUIZ BOWL
If you are interested in participating in Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl, please contact the Extension Office. The district contest will be November 8th in Coleman, Texas. For more information, contact the Brown County Extension Office.
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2016-2017 4-H year will begin August 15, 2016. 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 2016-2017 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.
- For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2016-2017 for the first time as a 3rd grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st. September 1st is actual first day of the new 4-H year and what is used to calculate grade/age. If a 2nd grader moving into 3rd grade enrolls before September 1st it will “tag” them as a Clover Kid, not charge an enrollment fee and lock them in as a Clover Kid for the year.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!
4-H PAPER CLOVER FUNDRAISER AT TRACTOR SUPPLY: OCTOBER 5th– 16th
Customers at our local Tractor Supply can support Brown County 4-H by purchasing paper clovers at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H, and 75% will remain in Brown County.
Our local Tractor Supply Co. has been one of the top money raisers in this region since the Paper Clover fundraiser started; so let’s help them become number one in the state, while supporting Brown County 4-H at the same time during this fundraiser.
HEIFER VALIDATION
If you are showing a heifer at a major stock show that has not previously been state validated or has changed owners, they will need to be validated. Heifers that are only participating in the Brown County Youth Fair do not need to be validated.
The date for heifer validation is Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Bob Clarks Pens. Please make sure you have registration papers in hand at validation. Every heifer needs to have an ID, either a brand or tattoo. Please ensure that tattoos/brands are done and legible before validation.
Dates to Remember:
- October 25 Physical Validation 4:00pm at Bob Clarks pens
- November 1 Deadline Original Registration Papers Must be in Exhibitors Name
For more information, contact the Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
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 October 15th 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m., Goat Validation October 15th 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., and Swine validation November 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!
SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for an upcoming Show Goat Clinic. The tentative date for the clinic is October 23rd. More information will be coming soon.
LOOKING FOR LIVESTOCK PROJECTS???
The time is near to have your livestock project if you plan on participating at the Youth Fair or major livestock shows. If you are planning on showing a goat, lamb, or swine and need help with your project or selecting your project please contact Nick Gonzales.
UPCOMING LOCAL PIG SALES
Other Local Breeders
3D Livestock, Bangs, Texas
Berkshire Hogs out of Red Chips and Chester out of Polar Bear, will be ready beginning September 17th
Cross Bred Hogs out of BPM and Chester out of Dead End, will be ready mid-October.
All swine have CTBR papers
Private Sale Only
For more information, contact Justin Duncan at 325-642-2188
Warren Tongate, Bangs, Texas
Durocs, Hamps, and Crosses
More litters available at a later date
All swine will have CTBR papers
For more information, contact Warren Tongate at 325-647-5200
SHOOTING SPORTS COACHES TRAININGS
Do you have an interest in becoming a trained shooting sports coach? If so, below is list of upcoming trainings:
D-6 4-H Fall Shooting Sports Coaches Training
Dates: October 22-23, 2016
Location: District 6 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, Fort Stockton
Cost: $120
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, or Shotgun
Registration Site: https://texas.4honline.com/
Registration Deadline: October 7th
Shooting Sports Coach Training – Texas 4-H Center
Dates: October 29-30, 2016
Location: Texas 4-H Center, Brownwood
Cost: $120 (On site lodging available for additional fee)
Disciplines Offered: Shotgun, Rifle, Archery, Pistol
Registration Site: Texas 4-H Conference Center Website: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
Registration Deadline: October 10th (Price increases to $180 on October 11) (Registration Opens September 1)
Please note in order to attend a training you must be a registered adult leader and complete all necessary adult volunteer trainings on 4-H Connect.
For more information or if you are interested in attending one of these trainings please contact the Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
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.
