DATES TO REMEMBER
October 27 – State Heifer Validation 2:00pm at Bob Clarks Pens
30 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8:00am-12:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns
November 1 – Major Stock Show Entry Night 4:30pm – 7:00pm at the Extension Office
3 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 5:15pm at Double H Mercantile
4 – Deadline to Enter Fort Worth & Sand Hills Stock Show
6 – Early 4-H Fundraiser 4:00pm-6:00pm at Double H Mercantile
11 – Extension Office Closed for Veterans Day
13 – State/County Swine Validation 8:00am – 10:00am at the Youth Fair Barns
14 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 3:00pm at Brownwood Middle School
14 – County Horse Validation 2:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns
16 – 4-H Rabbit Club Meeting 6:30pm at the Extension Office
17 – District 7 4-H Food Show in Abilene
20 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8:00am – 12:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns
21 – 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Clinic 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns
21 – 4-H Sheep & Goat Club Meeting 6:30pm at the Youth Fair Barns
22 – Major Stock Show Entry Night 4:30pm – 7:00pm at the Extension Office
23 – Deadline to Enter San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, & Texas Elite Stock Shows
23 -Deadline to Enter Brown County Youth Fair
25-26 – Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
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.
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 27 Physical Validation 2:00pm – 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
4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
If you are needing assistance with finding a 4-H livestock project such as swine for upcoming county and/or state shows, please contact Nick Gonzales or Scott Anderson at the Extension Office.
If you already have your livestock project and would like for the agents to come, check on your project please contact the Extension Office to schedule an appointment.
2 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 November 13th 8:00a.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!!!
BROWN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION WORKDAYS
Workdays announced!
Workdays for Youth Fair.
October 30, 8:00 – 12:00
November 20, 8:00 – 12:00
January 8, 8:00 – 12:00
EXHIBITOR REQUIRED WORKDAYS-
Participation is mandatory in one of the days to receive premium checks from Brown County Youth Fair Premium Auction in addition to having required thank you notes to buyers. Appropriate attire is mandatory, which will be jeans (long pants) and closed toed shoes. In the event you were unable to participate in at least one of these workdays you must write a one-page essay as to why you were unable to attend and present it in person at the February board meeting to the entire board of directors for consideration.
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 the major stock shows and Brown County Youth Fair. The only way you can enter the major stock shows is if you bought state tags. The two nights we are having stock show sign up is November 1st and 22nd from 4:30p.m. – 7p.m.
- If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth or Sandhills Stock Show, you will need to attend the night of November 1st because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth & Sandhills Stock Show is November 4th.
- The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Texas Elite Gilt Show, and San Angelo Stock Show is November 23rd.
- 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 23rd.
3BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR CHECKLIST
The Brown County Youth Fair is approaching fast. Everyone should have your animals if you are planning on entering in the Livestock Division of the Youth Fair. There are a few other things that have to be done in order to participate in the Brown County Youth Fair. Below is a check list for you to go by to make sure you are covered.
- – Enroll in 4-H
- – Attend Validation (have your animal validated for county or state)
- – Purchase a Youth Fair Membership (this is mandatory if you are entering livestock or home economics)
- – Fill out an entry form for the Brown County Youth Fair (Deadline to enter is November 23rd)
** If you are showing horses, you and your horse must attend a mandatory practice on November 14th 2:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns Show Arena. You will also need to have the proof of ownership papers or bill of sale, registration papers or 4-H certification form. All horses must have negative EIA test documentation.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BROWN COUNTY 4-H PROJECT SHOW
The Brown County 4-H Project Show will be held on Saturday, December 4th at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. Details for the show will be posted at a later date. Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you on December 4th.
RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC
The Brown County 4-H Rabbit Club is sponsoring a Rabbit Showmanship Clinic on November 21st, 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Brown County Youth Fair Lamb Barn. The clinic is open to all youth of Brown County. There will be a $10.00 fee for non-4-H members. Bring your rabbit and a carpet square. For more information contact the Extension Office or Patricia Becktold at 325-646-4753.
2021-2022 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 Foundation website at: https://texas4hfoundation.org/