DATES TO REMEMBER
February 17 – Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
March 3 – County Deadline for Duds to Dazzle and Fashion Show
17 – County Deadline for FCH/Livestock/Horse Quiz Bowl
MAJOR STOCK SHOW PASSES
The following major stock show passes have arrived at the Extension Office:
- San Antonio Stock Show
- 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
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.
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – 2025 STARS OF TEXAS JURIED ART EXHIBITION FAMILY DAY
The 2025 Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibition in Brownwood is seeking high school aged volunteers on Saturday February 15th 10am-2pm to assist with its 1st Annual Family Day. The event will take place at the Brownwood Depot (600 East Depot Street Brownwood, TX 76801).
Potential tasks will include:
- handing out supplies and information to visitors;
- assisting children in decorating their take-home bags;
- keeping art tables stocked;
- opening and arranging materials;
- refreshing water for painting;
- bagging finished work; and
- helping to generally direct and assist visitors.
We are looking for approximately 25 students to help make Family Day happen. For more information contact 325-330-4551.
Here is the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA9A62EA7F4C34-53226958-stars
UPCOMING COUNTY DEADLINES FOR 4-H CONTEST
Below is a list of deadlines for the upcoming 4-H contest. If you are planning to participate in any of these contests, please contact the Extension Office by the deadline.
March 3rd – District Duds to Dazzle and District Fashion Show (All divisions)
March 17th – Horse/Livestock/FCH Quiz Bowl
April 1st – District 7 4-H Roundup
- Educational Presentations
- Public Speaking
- 4-H Talent Showcase
2025 SPECIAL EDIITION LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO IS NEEDING VOLUNTERS
The Special Edition Livestock Show and Rodeo was an event started to allow special needs students in the Concho Valley area the opportunity to participate in a special event solely focused on them. Participants have the ability to interact with livestock animals, experience rodeo themed activities, have their faces painted, and multiple other options throughout the day.
The Special Edition Livestock Show and Rodeo will be occurring on April 17, 2025. They are looking for volunteers within District 7 4-H who may be interested in serving as a volunteer.
The event will take place at the San Angelo Coliseum 50 East 43rd St, San Angelo, TX. They are asking that volunteers arrive at 9:30am to help set up and receive directions. The event will officially start at 10:00am and end around 1:00pm.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Brown County Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS
Calling high school seniors and college students! Invest in your future and apply for one of our Texas Farm Bureau scholarships today!
The deadline is March 3, 2025.
Learn more about the different scholarships and how to apply: https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/scholarship-apps/
CENTRAL TEXAS FARM CREDIT 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
If you are graduating senior in 2025 and a member of 4-H you are eligible to apply for the Central Texas Farm Credit Scholarship. Central Texas Farm Credit will award five high school seniors residing in our 19-county territory a one-time $2,000 scholarship in 2025. The 4-H organization of each 2025 scholarship winner’s choice will receive a $500 donation.
The deadline to apply is March 7, 2025, at 4:00pm
For more information and to apply, visit: https://centraltexasfarmcredit.com/2025-scholarship-application/
CENTRAL TEXAS MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Central Texas Master Gardeners Association is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors in our area who are planning to pursue a degree in an agriculture related field. This would include, but not be limited to, horticulture, plant and soil science, range management, natural resources management, agriculture education, animal science, and wildlife management. If you are interested in applying contact the Extension Office for an application. The deadline to apply is April 14th.
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2024-2025 4-H year begins August 15, 2024. 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.
• 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 ASSISTANCE ON ENROLLING PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 325-646-0386 OR BY EMAILING MISTY FUQUA [email protected].