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DATES TO REMEMBER

October

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

November

1 – Food Challenge Practice 4:30p.m. at Extension Office

3 – Major Stock Show Entry Night 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. at Extension   Office

7 – Deadline to Order Brown County 4-H T-Shirts

8 – Deadline to Sign Up for Fort Worth Stock Show

8 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs ISD

11 – Extension Office Closed for Veterans Day

12 – Swine Validation 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. at Youth Fair Barns

14 – Major Stock Show Entry Night 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. at Extension Office

BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES

SHOW GOAT CLINIC

Brown County 4-H Livestock Coalition is sponsoring a Show Goat Clinic on October 23, 2016. Join us for expert tips from Jamie Smith, of Blue Team Wethers. The clinic will be held at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. The barns will open at 1:00p.m. and the clinic will run from 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. It is free of charge and open to all 4-H & FFA youth, parents, and adult leaders. Please bring your show goat for the showmanship portion of the clinic. Below is list of topics that will be covered:

  • Daily Management
  • Nutrition
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Medicated Feed
  • Showmanship
  • Show Day Preparation

For more information, please contact Nick Gonzales.

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.

4-H FOOD CHALLENGE PRACTICE

If you are interested in participating in the 4-H Food Challenge contest you need to attend practice on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 4:30p.m. at the Extension Office. If you have any questions or need more information, please call Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.

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.

TREAT

Brown County 4-H is participating in the Annual TREAT (Tarleton Equine Assisted Therapy) Special Kids Rodeo at Tarleton State University on October 25th at 9:30a.m.-2:30p.m. This is open to any 4-H member who is interested in working with kids that have special needs, who have a love for horses. 4-Hers will assist with this event by leading and side walking for horse rides, face painting, serving food, manning the petting area and assisting with several other events. If you are interested in participating in the TREAT please RSVP with the Extension Office by October 21st. If you would like more information, contact Nick Gonzales at 325-646-0386.

SHOW YOUR 4-H PRIDE

Brown County 4-H is selling 4-H t-shirts. Shirts will be available in short sleeve ($15) and long sleeve ($22). Proceeds from t-shirt sales will benefit Brown County 4-H.

Show your Brown County 4-H pride by ordering your shirt today! 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!

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.

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. Swine validation will be held on 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!!!

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 3rd and 14th from 5p.m. – 7p.m.

  • If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth, you will need to attend the night of November 3rd because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth Stock Show is November 8th.
  • The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and San Angelo Stock Show is November 18th.
  • 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.

ZEPHYR FFA CLASSIC

Zephyr FFA is hosting a two-day livestock show on November 5th and 6th 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 4th

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

Saturday November 5th

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.

2017 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation.  This year Texas 4-H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Former Texas 4-H members will be able to apply for scholarships through the collegiate scholarship program. Information can be received through the Brown County Extension Office or downloaded from the Texas 4-H website at:  texas4-h.tamu.edu
Changes for the 2017 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Process

  • Scores from the Old (Jan 2016 or Before) and the New (Mar 2016 or After) of the SAT test will be accepted, as well as ACT scores.
  • Any youth receiving a Terry Scholarship are NOT eligible to receive a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship.

Due Dates:
October, 2016

  • Release of 2017 Application
  • Applicant can start completing FAFSA and receive report

December, 2016

  • Tentative Scholarship Training
  • December 29th first draft due for review to County Office

January 30, 2017

  • Final draft of application due to County Office

February 3, 2017

  • Applications due to District Office

February 17, 2017

  • Applications due to State 4-H Office

April 14, 2017

  • Interview selection notification

May 5-7, 2017

  • Interviews in College Station, Texas

If you would like more information on the training’s or scholarship, 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 12th, but not their 18th birthday on January 1, 2017 and not be enrolled beyond their junior year in high school.

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.

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.