Brown County 4-H News and Notes

Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way.

DATES TO REMEMBER

October

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 6:30p.m. at Early Chamber of Commerce

12 – May 4-H Club 3:30p.m. at May ISD

14 – Deadline to Enter Calf Scrambles

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

4-H PAPER CLOVER FUNDRAISER AT TRACTOR SUPPLY: OCTOBER 5^th– 16^th

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.

BROWN COUNTY 4-H FOOD SHOW

The 2016 Brown County 4-H Food Show is set for October 30^th, 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP by October 24^th. 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 8^th 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 31^st the cost increases to $25!!

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 15^th 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m., Goat Validation October 15^th 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., and Swine validation November 12^th 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 23^rd. More information will be coming soon.

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 3^rd and 14^th from 5p.m. – 7p.m.

If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth, you will need to attend the night of November 3^rd because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth Stock Show is November 8^th.

• The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and San Angelo Stock Show is November 18^th.
• 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 30^th.

ZEPHYR FFA CLASSIC

Zephyr FFA is hosting a two-day livestock show on November 5^th and 6^th at the Brown County Youth Fair Grounds. The cost to enter is $20 per species. Buckles will be awarded to grand champions, director chairs to reserve grand champions, custom insulated cups to breed champions and there will be added money to champions. There will also be a jackpot showmanship. You are responsible for bringing your own shavings. Below is the schedule of the shows:

Friday November 4^th

Barns open at 7:00p.m. for lambs, goats, and cattle

Saturday November 5^th

Check in 6:30a.m. – 8:30a.m.

Show starts 10:00a.m.

• Ring A: Lambs & Goats
• Ring B: Heifers & Steers

*Barns will be open all day to bring swine

Sunday November 6th Swine Show

Check in 6:30a.m. – 8:30a.m.

Show starts 10:00a.m.

For more information, contact Michael Hunter at 903-617-7608.

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.

2017 CALF SCRAMBLES

MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW CALF SCRAMBLE INFORMATION

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo – January 13 – February 4, 2017

• 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, 2017 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 9-February 26, 2017

• 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 2018 San Antonio Stock Show
• Contestant must have reached their 12^th, but not their 18^th birthday on January 1, 2017 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 14, 2016.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – March 7 – March 26, 2017

• Purchase certificate value of $1750

• Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef heifer or market steer
• Must show the animal in the 2018 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 4, 5, 11, 2017

• 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, 2017

If you are planning on participating in any of the other calf scrambles, please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office by October 14^th!

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 7^th

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 10^th (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.