DATES TO REMEMBER
December
17 – Consumer Decision Making Meeting 5:00p.m. at Extension Office
17 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
20 – Community Service Project (Turkey Boxes) 1:00p.m. at Extension Office
24 -25 – Extension Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
January
1 – Extension Office Closed for New Year’s Day
5 – May 4-H/FFA Clip Day 1:00p.m. at May ISD Ag Shop
6 – 11 – Brown County Youth Fair
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
SHEEP PROJECT CLUB MEETING CANCELLED
The sheep project club for Sunday December 15, 2013 was cancelled. You can call Guy Glasscock at 325-642-3131, if you would like him to look at your sheep. You can make arrangements to bring them out to the farm or he can get with you.
TURKEY BOXES
The Annual Community Service project is making 25 Turkey Boxes to be donated to the Family Service Center so that 25 families who are not able to afford a Christmas dinner will be able to because of Brown County 4-H. We are asking that each club put at least one box together. We would like to see each club put more boxes together if possible.
The boxes will be wrapped and delivered to the Family Service Center on December 20th. If you are planning on participating you need to be at the Extension Office at 1:00p.m. on December 20th. Pizza and drinks will be served.
Call the Extension Office and let us know how many boxes your club will be putting together. Below is a list of the items that need to be put into each box.
- Gravy
- Stuffing
- Sweet Potatoes
- Cranberry Sauce
- Corn
- Corn Bread Mix
- Instant Potatoes
- Brownie Mix
- Green Beans
* Due to it being more cost efficient at this time the Extension Office is going to purchase the turkeys. If you would like to donate money to help purchase turkeys contact the Extension Office.
* If you would like contribute any of these items you may bring them by the Extension Office before December 20th.
WINTER CARE FOR SHOW ANIMALS
With freezing temperatures new challenges arise when feeding and caring for show animals. Clean fresh water must be available at all times. When animals can’t drink their feed intake decreases. When water troughs freeze up water is not available. You must check your water troughs at least every day more often is better. These show animals may require additional feed in order to maintain body heat in cold weather, but available water is imperative.
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 7th. 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.
STEPHEN RUMFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Stephen Rumfield was an active member of the Brown County Youth Fair Association for many years. He felt this organization taught the youth of Brown County responsibility, discipline, respect, and created a good work ethic for these young kids. Stephen passed away in February 2012 to a terminal illness. A Stephen Rumfield Memorial Scholarship has been created in his honor, so that he can continue to give to the youth of Brown County. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of Brown County who displays these characteristics that Steve believed the Brown County Youth Fair embodies. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship please come by the Extension Office to pick up an application. The deadline for the scholarship is December 20th.
QUALITY COUNTS VERIFICATION
Texas has the largest number of 4-H and FFA livestock projects in the nation. Young people participate at the county, district, regional and state level. The tremendous support and dedication of livestock show officials help make this possible. With this opportunity comes a responsibility for each exhibitor to learn and demonstrate the highest standards, both in personal character and in the feeding and care of their animals. “Quality Counts” is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. “Quality Counts” helps them learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved.
*If you are planning on participating at any major livestock show you will need a Quality Counts Verification number. This number can be obtained by successfully passing the online exam. Quality Counts website can be found on the Brown County 4-H home page http://www.brown.agrilife.org. If you have taken it already then your number will still be valid. It will not be valid if you turned 14 years old before August 1st of this year; therefore, you will need to take the senior exam. If you have any questions or think you might have to take the exam again please contact Nick Gonzales.
SCHOLARSHIP TRAINING
District 7 is holding a scholarship training on December 17 – Llano County Extension Office for those who are interested in applying for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship. The training will be from 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Below is a list of due dates and deadlines for 2014 Scholarship process.
October, 2013 Release of 2014 Application
November – January Scholarship Trainings (Some online)
November – December Applicant complete FAFSA and receive report
Set by County Office Application due to County Office
February 7, 2014 Applications due to District Office
February 21, 2014 Applications due to State 4-H Office
April 11, 2014 Interview selection notification
May 9-11, 2014 Interviews (Austin, TX)
June 9, 2014 Awards Program/Banquets(College Station, TX)
If you would like more information on the trainings or scholarship please contact Nick Gonzales.
2014 BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR SCHEDULE
Weighing/Sifting/Classification and Check-in:
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
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 ……. ……… ………. ………. …….Start Immediately After Gilts Exit
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 8, 2014
Angora Goat Division ……… ……… ………. ………. ………8:00 a.m.
Breeding Sheep Division .. ……… ………………………….. Immediately after Angora Goat Division
Breeding Boer Goat Division …… ………. …………………Immediately after Breeding Sheep
Breeding Gilt Division …….. ……… ………………………… Immediately after Breeding Boer Goat
Rabbit Division ……. ………. ……… ………. ………. ………3:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Market Lamb Division …….. ……… ………. ………. ………8:00 a.m.
Market Swine Division ……. ……… ………. …………………Immediately after Market Lamb Division
Friday, January 10, 2014
Market Goat Division …….. ……… ………. ………. ……… .8:00 a.m.
Market Steer Division ……. ……… ………. ………. …………Immediately after Market Goat Division
Registered Breeding Heifer Division …… ………. ………..Immediately after Market Steer Division
Saturday, January 11, 2014
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 6, 2014
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) will be soon as each contestant goes before the judge in their last garment or if there is a length of time between garments they may practice then, they must sign off on list when they practice.
Construction will be judged after appearance judging and lunch break for judges. Only judges and authorized persons allowed at this time.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Clothing Division Fashion Show (Mandatory participation) …. ……….6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
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 10, 2014
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!
The enrollment process for the 2013-2014 4-H year has started. 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 2013-2014 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.
- 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, 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.
