DATES TO REMEMBER
January 27 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am-12pm at the Youth Fair Barns
29 – 4-H FCH Coalition Virtual Meeting 12:00pm
February 19 – Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
SUCCESSFUL BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Brown County Youth Fair was a big success this year and Brown County 4-H would like to thank the Brown County Youth Fair Association for organizing and supporting the youth. We would like to also thank all the donors and sponsors of the 2024 Premium Sale. As agents, we are proud of all the 4-H members who participated and would like to congratulate everyone. For those members that will be participating in the major livestock shows, GOOD LUCK!!!
BROWN COUNTY 4-H FCH COALITION VIRTUAL MEETING
There will be a Brown County 4-H FCH Coalition virtual meeting on Monday, January 29th at 12:00pm. During the meeting we will be discussing upcoming spring 4-H FCH contest such as:
- Clothing
- Photography
- Quiz Bowl
- Canning
- Educational Presentations
- Public Speaking
- District Round-Up
- Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador
We are looking for new adult volunteers/leaders to join the coalition. Being part of the 4-H FCH Coalition you will play an important role in planning, coaching, and assisting with 4-H FCH projects. If you are interested in joining the meeting, please email Courtney Parrott at courtney.parrott@ag.tamu.edu.
1BROWN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION WORKDAYS
Workdays are:
January 27, 2024
Times will be 8am start until noon or when jobs have been completed.
To see more rules and dates go to browncountyfair.net youth fair link to see the updated rule book.
EXHIBITOR REQUIRED WORKDAYS-
Two weekends prior to the show and two weekends after the show exhibitors must participate in at least ONE of these 4 workdays. Participation is mandatory in one of these 4 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.
1MAJOR STOCK SHOW PASSES
The following major stock show passes have arrived at the Extension Office:
- Ft. Worth Stock Show
- San Angelo Stock Show
- San Antonio Stock Show
- We are asking that if you are going to San Antonio to pick up your passes by February 8th. Nick will be leaving on February 9th and will take any passes that have not been picked up with him.
- Houston Stock Show
If you have signed up for any of these shows and are NOT going to be participating or have any other questions, please contact Nick Gonzales.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS
FT. WORTH STOCK SHOW
If you are participating in the Ft. Worth Stock Show all species of livestock MUST HAVE HEALTH PAPERS FROM A VETERINARIAN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SHOW.
SAN ANGELO
All breeding animals such as: heifers, breeding sheep, breeding goats, and breeding swine must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
Breeding Gilts:
All certificates must be issued on or after January 13, 2024, with the following information:
A. Leptospirosis vaccination is required on breeding swine within 30 days prior to date of the
sale (on or after January 13, 2024) with vaccine containing the following strains: Canicola,
Hardjo, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotyphosa, and Pomona. Vaccination date must appear.
on the health certificate.
B. A statement must appear that says the animal has not been fed garbage, has not been
exposed to hog cholera or pseudorabies, does not originate from a quarantined herd, nor
has the herd of origin had PRV within the last six months, nor have the entries themselves.
been vaccinated for PRV.
C. Gilt identification must be included on health certificate in form of validation number and
ear notches.
D. ALL gilts must have tested negative for Brucellosis and Pseudorabies. Blood test must have
been conducted within 30 days prior to the show. Results should be listed on health.
certificate.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
SAN ANTONIO
All breeding animals such as: heifers, breeding sheep, breeding goats, and breeding swine must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
BREEDING SHEEP (INCLUDING WETHER DAM)
1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days.
2. Scrapie Premise Identification Ear Tag is required for sheep to be exhibited.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
HOUSTON
All breeding animals such as: heifers, breeding sheep, breeding goats, and breeding swine must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
RODEO AUSTIN
All breeding heifers must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
14-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2023-2024 4-H year begins August 15, 2023. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll 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 $25.00 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 2023-2024 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2023-2024 for the first time as a 3rd/4th grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st. September 1st is the 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 $30!!
The Texas 4-H fee schedule is below:
$25.00 – Club Member Enrollment Discounted Fee: August 15 – October 31
$30.00 – Club Member Enrollment Regular Fee: November 1 to the completion of 4-H year
$10.00 – Clover Kid Enrollment Regular Fee
$10.00 – Adult Volunteer Application Fee
IF YOU NEED ASSITANCE ON ENROLLING PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 325-646-0386 OR BY EMAILING MISTY FUQUA mfuqua@ag.tamu.edu.