To access the eligibility forms, please go to: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-enrollmentguidelines/eligibility-form/
Tomato Club Celebration Photos 2012
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Local 4-H Livestock Show Websites Milam County Junior Livestock Show Rockdale Fair Eligibility Forms Major Shows: Fort Worth Stock Show Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Rodeo Austin State Fair of Texas 2021-2022 Major Show Updates The Stock Show Update files that include updates from every Major Stock Show for the 2021-2022 year are included here: . Most of the spring shows included dates, judges, and a summary of rule/schedule changes…. Read More →
2022 Rules and Guidelines: General Livestock Rules 2022 2022 Sale Rules 2021 Rules and Guidelines: Rockdale Fair Schedule 2021 2021 Sale Rules general livestock rules 2021 2021 Rockdale Fair Home Economics Division Rules Rockdale Fair Home Economics Entry Form 2021 2021 Entry Form 2021 Ag Mech rules and entry form 2021 baked goods rules (3) 2021 BAKED ENTRY FORM (1) 2020 Rules and Guidelines: Rockdale Fair 2020 New Schedule AG MECHANICS PROJECT SHOW 2020 baked goods rules 2020 BAKED ENTRY FORM general livestock rules 2020 2019 RFA… Read More →
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4-H Blast
May 6, 2022
4-H Happenings Coming Up:
ENROLLMENT: www.join4h.com Tell your friends to sign up!!! To re-enroll or join 4-H, please see our website: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-enrollmentguidelines/ This link will show you the steps to join as well as many important items for the 4-H year! Join us for 4-H fun!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENROLLMENT BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT! If you are in the pending status, you are good! If it says resubmit or incomplete, you will need to finish before you can be approved!
Eligibility Forms: NEW!!!! NEW!!! NEW!!!!!
PLEASE FILL OUT FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE! WE WILL SUBMIT IT TO THE SCHOOLS THIS YEAR FOR ELIGIBILITY APPROVAL.
It can be scanned and emailed or dropped off to the Extension Office 2 weeks prior to contest/event. Email forms to: carolyn.hux@ag.tamu.edu
Link to form: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/files/2021/09/MilamCounty4-H_eligility_form_21_22.pdf
4-H Facebook: Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook page!!!! We post 4-H Blasts, 4-H contest results and neat opportunities to do in 4-H! Make sure that you “see us first” in your settings. Step 1: Like the Page, Step 2: Click on 3 dots by search and like and then click Follow Settings, Step 3: set as favorite, Step 4: Click on Posts and choose STANDARD, Then you will see all 4-H posts when they arrive!
Club/Project News:
2021-2022 Stock Show Updates:
The Stock Show Update files that include updates from every Major Stock Show for the 2021-2022 year are included here: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-livestock-projects/. Let Floyd Ingram know if you have any questions when planning for the upcoming show season.
4-H Cloverbuds Meetings:
CLOVERBUD MEETINGS:
3rd Mondays, 5:30pm-6:30pm, NEW LOCATION FOR APRIL!!!!
You MUST SIGN up on 4-H Online to attend meetings! Membership is FREE!
We will be having a lot of fun activities and learn more about 4-H.
County Council Meeting:
Here are this year’s County Council meetings for the year! Hope you all can make it to the meetings!
Locations to be announced.
We will need 3 voting delegates from each club to attend and vote but all 4-H members going into the 8th-12th grade are welcome to run for an office.
4-H FCH Coalition/4-H Day Camp Planning:
If you would like to help plan 4-H Day Camps for this summer, please attend our FCH Coalition Meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 5pm at the YEB. This is great to attend if you are doing a recordbook for 2022!!!!!
Milam County 4-H Shirts:
Shirts are here at the office for purchase! Come by and see what we have! They are $15 each.
Rockdale Fair:
October 20-22, 2022
The NEW 2022 Rules have been posted on the website: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/rockdale-fair/
The following change has been made to the RFA sale rules. This change was made effective on November 16,2021. *Only barrow swine, market wether lambs, and market wether goats are eligible to be tagged in and shown at the Rockdale Fair.
The Broiler orders are due on May 20. Cost per bird is $1.74. Must order 25 birds per pen.
There are only 2 entries, {2 pens of broilers, 2 turkeys) per exhibitor in the Market Turkey and Broiler show.
Volunteer opportunities for 2022-2023 Juniors/Seniors to earn community service hours to become eligible for our scholarship: These hours will count towards Rockdale Fair scholarship, but don’t confuse it with the Fair Setup/Clean up hours, those are required to prevent your sale check from deductions. The Rockdale Fair Association would like volunteers to work 2 hours at our ticket booth gate for our Jubilee Days, June 10 & 11, 2022. Sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sq3eY1U4VkRDVzhJFUCaLbuVxfHtAKIGfJrQFn-DEKA/edit. The yellow highlighted lines are for the students. I have a couple of our 2022 scholarship recipients already signed up. Also, there will be times available for Juniors/Seniors to volunteer again at the ticket booth during the Fair. I will send another sign up sheet for volunteers in September. I could use two volunteers to help out at Tag-in on July 9, 2022, 7 to 9 am, Fair Park. Please let me know by June 21, 2022: Sheree Smith shereesmith2012@gmail.com
Recordbook Training: A recordbook training will be held Tuesday, June 14th at 5pm at the Cameron Housing Authority. We will be discussing the in and outs of recordbooks and how to get started.
District 8 4-H Surge:
Event: District 8 SURGE
Dates: June 21-23, 2022
Location: Camp Buckner, Burnett, TX
Cost: $225 per youth participant, $175 per adult
As we get closer to camp, a few things that we will be on the lookout for:
For more information, please see our camp website: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-clubs/4-h-camps/
District 8 County Camp: County Camp registration forms are the Milam County 4-H Website. There is a Youth packet and an Adult packet for registration. The date for camp this year is July 8-10th at Lakeview Methodist Camp in Palestine. Deadline for registrations (paperwork and money) will be due June 1st. Workshop leaders are asked to attend the County Camp planning meeting on June 3rd. https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-clubs/4-h-camps/
State Community Service Project:
Each year, Texas 4-H Council selects a community service project to complete in hopes of giving back, one of the primary pillars of 4-H. This year, they selected Non-Slip Socks for the Elderly. June 8-9, during Roundup, from 10AM-3PM, we will be assembling and painting non-stick socks for BCS nursing homes. Clubs and counties are encouraged to bring NEW crew cut socks to Roundup and participate in this project! More details to come but start gathering those socks now!
You can bring non-slip socks to the Extension Office from NOW-June 1st.
TAMU Horse Judging Camp: What: The 16th Annual Aggie Horse Judging Camp
Up-to-date industry instruction on halter and performance classes. Reasons option with group and personal instruction.
When: June 3-5, 2022
Where: Texas A&M University; College Station, TX
Who: Youth ages 10-18
Fees: Entries due by: May 20, 2022
$325 per participant (includes lunches, judging manual, notebook and t-shirt).
Registration: Click here to register.
What to bring: A winning attitude!
2022-2023 Texas STEM Ambassador Applications:
Applications for the 2022-2023 STEM Ambassadors will open on July 1 and close July 31, 2022. A promotional video overview of the team can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/nXarzxs50X8 .
Application Link:
https://texas4-hyouthdevelopment.submittable.com/submit (will activate on July 1)
Applicants will need to create a simple profile on Submittable to complete the application. The application requires (among other details) several written narratives, a 2–3-minute personal video narrative, as well as two letters of recommendations. Candidates are encouraged to begin work on the latter two as soon as possible.
Mission
As STEM Ambassadors, our mission is to educate communities about science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities; both inside and outside of 4-H, while learning essential skills in STEM, communication, and teamwork.
Eligibility for NEW Members
Applications will be reviewed in early August and applicants notified by the 26th.
4-H Dog Project: We are starting the 4-H Dog project in the fall! We would like to see who might be interested in participating in the project. We also hope to make a field trip in July to the State 4-H Dog Show to learn as well as some other activities to get started this summer. Please fill out the google form if you are interested in the 4-H dog project: https://forms.gle/uYVhHLcN4bYy5eNc6 Please fill out the form by June 1st.
Here is some information about the project:
What is the dog project?
It is a chance to teach 4-H members to be responsible dog owners. Students own or lease the dog they work with in their project. In Milam County, Milam Touch of Love will ensure students wanting mixed breed dogs will have a project dog. Project Managers will work to get a purebred dog and breeder/mentor for 4-H members who want to compete in conformation, especially in AKC competition. Participants can train their dogs as one part of the project.
Sign up:
Students need to sign up online and pay annual dues. It is helpful if one parent will sign up to volunteer. That allows the project to sponsor and participate in more events and opportunities to learn. This is a great way to work toward goals with your child and to help the organizer/volunteers who are taking on the dog project on behalf of your children.
Benefits to the dog project:
In addition to learning about dog husbandry and training, participants learn organization, how to research and select a dog that meets a specific niche and the chance to earn scholarships. In addition, many of the 4-H tasks overlap with American Kennel Club title qualifications, and participants can compete in both programs. In addition, students learn effective communication skills, and ultimately will be able to organize community events, research complex issues, give presentations, make decisions, and help teach and guide others through the process of choosing the dog that will best fit their family and teach others about proper dog care. Students and leaders will keep records to document their progress.
Texas 4-H LEAD Academy:
LEAD Academy will be hosted June 6-9, 2022 in College Station on Texas A&M University Campus. Registration for this event is tied to the Texas 4-H Roundup Registration in 4Honline and follow the same registration timeline. Cost is $25 for Monday (includes evening meal), Tuesday has no charge, Wednesday is $25 (includes lunch), and Thursday is $25 (includes lunch). Participants can register for one, two, three, or all four days of LEAD Academy. Registration Deadline: May 9
Event Includes: (Detailed schedule and workshop descriptions can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxcMfXARzpWjwGjGdNQKD5XF2_5nceDZ/view)
Youth Track
LEAD Academy is geared toward 4-H members who are currently in the 9th – 12th grades (as of 9/1/2021).
Adult Track
LEAD Academy Adult Volunteer Track is geared toward 4-H parents, adult volunteers, and agents.
Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘EM in Fishing Skill-A-Thon 2022:
Register individually as 4-H youth (grades 3-12) or *Clover Kid (grades K-2) via
4HOnline at https://v2.4honline.com/ beginning April 1st
Clover Kids – FREE to participate and will receive a participation certificate
Prizes to be listed May 2022
New educational programs and fishing contests
Judging via FishDonkey App (no fee to use app!) Rules are posted at
Longest single fish or stringer by tournament, species, division and overall
Grand Slam – post 3 different fish species within species division
Wild Card – random drawing of all fish posted on FishDonkey
Contact Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Ph.D.,
Program Highlights:
4-H Entomology Contests:
Contest guidelines, information, and updates are now available for the 2022 Texas 4-H Entomology Collection Contest, Entomology Photography Contest, and Entomology Insect Identification Contests. Registration will take place on 4HOnline May 1st – 20th and cost per participant is $10. Registration for additional Roundup activities will be a separate registration, but collections will be submitted to and picked up from Reed Arena during Roundup.
Youth Water Contest:
Youth Engaged for Changed in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just launched a creative art contest for youth! Three winners will receive $100 Amazon gift cards. Share your answer to the question: What are the different ways you rely on water on a daily basis or why would you consider a career in water?
Submit ONE of the following:
Submit your entry by May 9.
Milam County 4-H Information! For information about any 4-H related activity, please go to the website or facebook page! www.Join4-h.com or www.facebook.com/milamcountyfourH
The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
4-H Blast
August 19, 2021 www.join4h.com
4-H Happenings Coming Up:
ENROLLMENT: SEPTEMBER 1st is the first day to RE-ENROLL in 4-H! This is for 4-H members and volunteers!!! www.join4h.com Tell your friends to sign up!!! To re-enroll or join 4-H, please see our website: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-enrollmentguidelines/ This link will show you the steps to join as well as many important items for the 4-H year! Join us for 4-H fun! PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENROLLMENT BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT! If you are awaiting review, you are good! If it says resubmit or incomplete, you will need to finish before you can be approved! 4-H Facebook: Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook page!!!! We post 4-H Blasts, 4-H contest results and neat opportunities to do in 4-H! Make sure that you “see us first” in your settings. Step 1: Like the Page, Step 2: Click on 3 dots by search and like and then click Follow Settings, Step 3: set as favorite, Step 4: Click on Posts and choose STANDARD, Then you will see all 4-H posts when they arrive! Club/Project News:
4-H Fall Project Sign Up: If you are interested in the Ag Product ID, Horse Judging, Consumer, Food and Nutrition, please fill out the google form: https://forms.gle/NvqzXwUWt71jUyrS6 Practices will be starting soon! Please sign up by September 7th:
4-H Plant ID Project: If you are interested in the 4-H Plant ID project, please call the Extension Office or email the coach, Irby by August 13th. They will be kicking off the new project year in August to prepare for State Fair. 254-605-0226 or Irby McWilliams irby.mcwilliams@icloud.com Hope you will consider this great project! Plant ID is learning about different plants and how to identify them as well as their grazing properties. 4-H Banquet: We invite ALL 4-H families to attend the 4-H Awards Banquet on September 12th at 3pmat the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall. We will be rewarding a lot of great leaders and youth! Come see what it is all about! Refreshments will be served. 4-H Cloverbuds Meetings: 3rd Mondays, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Ben Milam Elementary Cafeteria (Cameron)1st Meeting: September 20th, must sign up on 4-H Online by September 17thYou MUST SIGN up on 4-H Online to attend meetings! Membership is FREE!
County Council Meetings: Here are this year’s County Council meetings for the year! Hope you all can make it to the meetings! Locations to be announced.
Spring Major Show Tag Orders and Validation Dates for Heifers, Sheep, and Goats:Validation Fee for all Heifers
Physical Validation Date:Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021.Time: 4:00-6:00pm Location: YEB in Cameron. 301 S. Houston Street. Cameron, TX 76520
Validation Fee for all Sheep and Goats.
Physical Validation Date: Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021.Time: 4:00-6:00pm Location: YEB in Cameron. 301 S. Houston Street. Cameron, TX 76520
2021-2022 Stock Show Updates: The Stock Show Update files that include updates from every Major Stock Show for the 2021-2022 year are included here: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-livestock-projects/. Most of the spring shows included dates, judges, and a summary of rule/schedule changes. Let Floyd Ingram know if you have any questions when planning for the upcoming show season. Big Reminders!
Rockdale Fair Dates to Remember: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/rockdale-fair/ Ownership and Tag-in dates are as follows:
Rabbit Extravaganza: Saturday, September 18, 2021- The 2021 Rabbit Extravaganza will be held Saturday, September 18th Belton! All Rabbit enthusiasts should check out this awesome opportunity to learn from skilled leaders and educators. Educational Workshops, Youth Rabbit Show, Youth Skills Contest, Arts and Crafts. Registration is from September 1-10th on 4-H Online. You will need to renew your 4-H membership to register for the event. 4-H Day in Aggieland: The 12th Man Foundation and Texas A&M Athletics would like to invite all members of Texas 4-H, family, and friends to come and support the Aggies as they take on the Mississippi St. Bulldogs October 2nd, 2021. All tickets will be discounted through this exclusive offer.Tickets are $30 each.All tickets will be delivered digitally at a later date. For information on using digital tickets, visit www.12thman.com/digitaltickets.Please click HERE for the most up to date game information.Be prepared on game day by reviewing the bag policy: https://12thman.com/sports/2016/6/6/clear-bag-policy.aspx.Everyone regardless of age must have a ticket.If you have any questions or require ADA seating, please contact Josh Massey at jmassey@12thmanfoundation.com. Milam County 4-H Information! For information about any 4-H related activity, please go to the website or facebook page! www.Join4-h.com or www.facebook.com/milamcountyfourH The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating