LIVESTOCK SHOW CHECK UPDATES.

This will be updated weekly as we receive checks from stock shows. The Brown County Extension Office will only be receiving checks for 4-H exhibitors.
Additionally, each check must be properly endorsed with the recipient’s name clearly written on the back before depositing or cashing.
Checks are available for you to pick up at the Brown County Extension Office during our office hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm, closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm for lunch Monday – Thursday and Friday 8:30am – 12:00pm.

Brown County Youth Fair

• Checks Arrived

  • A thank you letter should be written to each buyer who contributed towards your project. Make sure that it is STAMPED and ADDRESSED and turned into the Extension Office! You will not receive your check until we receive your thank you letters. Handwritten “thank you” letters are best but, depending on your personality and penmanship a typed letter can also be appropriate. Thank each person individually, don’t try and thank a group of people in one letter. PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECKS ARE ONLY VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

Fort Worth

• Premium Checks Arrived

San Angelo

• Truck/Premium Checks Arrived

San Antonio

• Truck Checks Arrived

• Sale Checks Pending

Houston

• Pending

Austin

• Pending

If you have any questions please contact the Brown County Extension Office. 325-646-0386

Community Service Opportunity

S.A.L.S.A. and The Arts Council are looking for volunteers for the Brownwood Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Saturday, May 3rd.

S.A.L.S.A. needs help with setting up from 9am – 12pm and breaking down from 6pm – 8pm.

The Arts Council committee needs help through out the event for the following hours:

• 10am – 12pm 

• 12pm – 2pm 

• 2pm – 4pm

• 4pm – 6pm 

• 6pm – 8pm 

• 8pm – 10pm 

Volunteering will consist of helping out wherever needed during the event (Kid activities/helping decorate/helping operations and wherever help is needed).  If you are able to work multiple shifts, that would be awesome! This is a great way to gain some community service hours for that 4-H Record Book.

For more information please email or text:
Deanna Gonzalez
[email protected]
512-560-8096

4-H RECORD BOOKS

It is time to start putting your 4-H Record Book together. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4-H activities? Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun you’ve had so far and set future goals! Keeping records of 4-H projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too! 4-H Record Books are books you make to record your annual projects.

If you are planning on putting a record book together here is the website to find the forms and other information you may need for your 4-H Record Book:

• https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/

• Family Guide: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/record_book_2024_2025_family_guide.pdf

• Categories: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/record_book_2024_2025_categories.pdf

Important Dates:

• May 15th – Must submit category to Extension Office.

• May 22nd – Submit for county review (If not ready for a review contact Extension Office.)

• July 1st – Deadline to submit record book.

If you are planning on applying for the Bronze (junior), Sliver (intermediate), or Gold Star (senior) you must submit a record book.

If you need assistance, training material or have any questions contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.

2025 Texas Youth Sheep & Goat Leadership Tour

We are so excited for this years’ Texas Youth Sheep & Goat Leadership Tour! Youth Participants will be traveling from San Angelo to College Station engaging with industry leaders, learning the business side of the industry, touring some of the many industry facilities, all while gaining valuable educational experiences. This will be a great week of learning and hands-on activities! 

• Program Dates: June 15 – 19, 2025

• Who: Incoming 9th – 12th Grade

• Cost: $100

• Application is due by May 1, 2025

To apply you must complete an application with a video (details outlined in the application). Applications will close May 1, 2025, and notification of acceptance will be sent by May 15th. The Texas Youth Sheep and Goat Program Facebook page is a great resource that will have more info and tour highlights in the coming weeks!
Please email Nick Gonzales ([email protected]) to receive an application.

4-H PAPER CLOVER FUNDRAISER AT TRACTOR SUPPLY:

Customers at our local Tractor Supply can support Brown County 4-H by purchasing paper clovers at checkout. 90% of the funds raised at the store go directly back to the Brown County 4-H program! Our local Tractor Supply Co. has been one of the top money raisers in this region since the Paper Clover fundraiser started; so, let’s help them become number one in the state, while supporting Brown County 4-H at the same time during this fundraiser.

2025 – 2026 STATE/COUNTY STEER & HEIFER VALIDATION

            If you are planning on exhibiting a steer at the Brown County Youth Fair or a State Show it is mandatory that the steer is validated. If you are planning on showing a heifer at any fall shows and it has not been validated, you will need to have it at validation. Steer/Heifer validation will be on June 17, 2025, 9:00am – 11:00am (MUST BE IN LINE BY 11:00am) at Bob Clarks pens. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Extension Office.

Harry & Mary Clark Holt Scholarship

The Harry & Mary Clark Holt Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior
or a student who has just completed their freshman year in college. An applicant can receive this scholarship only one time. Applicant must be or have been a member of 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA in the Big Country. The Big Country is defined as the following counties:
Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Fisher, Jones, Nolan, Runnels, Shackelford, Taylor, Tom Green
Preference will be given to students with an Agriculture Major. Applicant must have a 75 or better overall grade average. A copy of High School and/or College transcript is required. If you are interested in applying contact the Brown County Extension Office for a application.
Applications are due in the Taylor County Extension Office by May 16.

DISTRICT 7 4-H LEADERSHIP LAB

The 2025 District 7 4-H Leadership Lab will be held June 24th – 26th at Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, TX. You must be at least 13 years of age by the date of leadership lab to participate. The cost will be $250 per person for youth. This includes all meals beginning with lunch on Wednesday and ending with breakfast on Friday, insurance, activity fees, lodging and facility use fees. The deadline to register is May 19th on 4-H Online. If you are interested in participating in the district 7 4-H Leadership Lab, please contact the Extension Office.

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL OPPORTUNITY

            The district 4-H Council provides opportunities for youth involvement in 4-H program development. It is an advisory committee which assists in making plans and executing these plans at the district level.
Their function is:

• to advise the district Extension staff on programs for 4-H youth

• facilitate representation on the Texas 4-H Council

• maintain linkage with county 4-H councils.

• assist with the development and implementation of district events and activities.

• provide opportunities for 4-H youth to learn democratic principles and procedures.

• interpret the 4-H program to the public.

 
AGE REQUIREMENTS – The president, vice president, and delegate-at large must be between the ages of 16 and 18 as of August 31 of the calendar year in which they are elected. The second vice president, third vice president, secretary, public relations officer, and parliamentarian must be between the ages of 15 and 18 as of August 31 of the calendar year in which they are elected.

To apply for a District 7 Council Officer position, you must have served as a Brown County Council Officer. If you are interested in applying for District 7 Council Officer, please contact Nick Gonzales so that we can provide you with an application.

Major Show Livestock Judges

State Fair of Texas 2025
Market Lambs – Jimmy Davis
Market Goats – Bryan Kennedy
Market Steers – Spencer Scotten
Mart Barrows – Clay Zwilling

San Antonio Stock Show 2026
Market Lambs – Steve Sturtz
Market Goats – Barrett Carlisle
Market Steers – Dr. Blake Bloombers, Associate Judge: Kyndal Reitzenstein
Market Barrows – Chad Day & Nick Hofschulte

Rodeo Austin 2026
Market Lambs – Dan Willoughby
Market Goats – Jimmy Davis
Market Steers – Dr. Scott Greiner
Market Barrows – Justin Rodibaugh

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 Online:

• 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 participation fee is paid on 4-H Online!

• 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 2024-2025 for the first time as a 3rd/4th 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.

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

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $30!!

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ON ENROLLING PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 325-646-0386