Dallas County 4-H

2012 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program Applications

2012-02-14T15:00:00.000-06:00

Plans are being finalized for the 2012 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses. We are excited about what the current class of Ambassadors is accomplishing. For those of you familiar with the program thank you for sending students in the past and we look forward to more applications from your county. If you are not familiar with the program please take a look at the information below as we

Multi-County 4-H Camp

2012-02-14T14:53:00.001-06:00

Just a few months before we start camping again. Look at this 4-H opportunity! Attachments: 2012 letter-schedule-registration form.pdf Extension medical Wavier_Release.pdf Lakeview MedicalReleaseForm.pdf

2012 Salute to Excellence Nominations Now Open

2012-02-14T14:43:00.000-06:00

The 2012 Salute to Excellence Nomination website is now open for ANYONE to nominate an outstanding volunteer leader, club manager, project leader, Extension Agent/Specialist, or business that has supported the mission and direction of the 4-H in your county, district, and/or the state of Texas. All nominations are submitted on-line and complete and detailed descriptions of all awards can be found

VLS Range & Pasture Plant Indentification Contest Rules/Entry form

2012-02-14T14:33:00.000-06:00

See attached forms for 2012 VLS contest. Attachments: 2012 Range & Pasture Rules, Entry Form with cell call number .pdf

Texas Rangers - SAVE THE DATE

2012-02-14T14:30:00.000-06:00

The 2012 game is set for September 15th. Order information will be made available around May/June. Attachments: Rangers game.jpg

Scholarship Opportunity

2012-02-14T14:26:00.000-06:00

Scholarship Opportunity CHS Foundation’s “Scholarships for Future Ag Leaders”: http://www.agcareers.com/newsletters/chs_Scholarships1.htm

2012 Calf Scramble Flyer

2011-09-30T09:13:00.001-05:00

Attached is information related to the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show 2012 Calf Scramble. Attachments: 2012_CS Newsletter_FWSSR Background color_4.0.pdf

2012 Texas 4-H Photography Contest Rules and Guidelines

2011-09-20T11:40:00.000-05:00

Attached are the 2012 Texas 4-H Photography Contest rules and guidelines. So of the changes for the 2012 contest include: Theme Category is TRAINS. This theme allows 4-H members to take photos of all types of trains. The train theme includes both real and model trains. Photo subject must be either the engine or a train car. Photos of train accessories such as stations/depots, signs, tracks, etc

Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo Calf Scramble Information

2011-09-20T11:27:00.000-05:00

The new Calf Scramble program is now called Ultimate Scramble Championship, and it will be a one-day tournament (Saturday, March 17th), with half of all 112 participants winning certificates of at least $1,000. The top winner will win $5,000, and all winning participants can purchase any of the following: market steer, lamb, goat, barrow, or breeding heifer or breeding goat. Online entries begin

Junior Leadership Retreat Announcement

2011-09-20T11:23:00.001-05:00

Attached please find information about Junior Leadership Retreat, November 11-13, 2011 at the 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood. Please share this information with your 4-H families. Registration is open and can be accessed from the 4-H Center website texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Just click on the Register Now button. Deadline to register is November 4. Junior Leadership Retreat is the epitome of “

4-H CONNECT Quick Reference Guide

2011-09-20T11:19:00.000-05:00

Attached is a Quick Reference Guide for 4-H CONNECT for some of the more common steps being performed by county offices during this time of year. Please print a copy, review, and keep handy as you working in the system and preparing payments to be submitted. Attachments (1) 4-H CONNECT QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.pdf -

4-H and FFA Launch TEXAS PROUD of Texas Agriculture Website

2011-09-20T11:11:00.000-05:00

A website that tells the credible, proven and honorable story of Texas agriculture has been launched as a joint effort between Texas 4-H, Texas FFA and several Texas farm organizations. The website is part of an initiative called Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture, where the youth of Texas will unite with a common voice to promote the positive story of agriculture across the Lone Star State. “

JMGSC Sanctioned show held at the Parker County 4-H Youth Center

2011-08-15T11:32:00.000-05:00

Attached you will find a flier for a JMGSC sanctioned show held at the Parker County 4-H Youth Center in Weatherford. Mirror C Meat Goats will be offering 10-15 head of June born wethers sold private treaty at this show. Kayla Kayla B. Neill, MAg. Texas AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Agent, Parker County 4-H and Youth Development 817.598.6172 phone 817.598.6159 fax kbneill@

Look at this AWESOME clothing and textile opportunity!

2011-08-15T10:12:00.000-05:00

Operation Kid Comfort creates custom-made quilts for children of deployed military personnel who experience grief from missing their mom or dad. Created in 2004 at Ft. Bragg/Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, N.C., ASYMCA’s Operation Kid Comfort is designed to address the emotional stress that children of military personnel suffer during a parent’s absence from home, providing free quilts

4-H Volunteer Online Learning Modules

2011-08-15T10:00:00.000-05:00

Below are links to two separate learning modules for 4-H volunteers (about 15 minutes each to complete). LEARNING BY DOING Maximize your learning opportunities for youth in just 15 minutes. This animated video with pre- and post-assessment helps you identify targeted outcomes for young people and keep the focus on what you want participants to achieve. View the "Learning by Doing" Module

Poultry Youth Newsletter

2011-08-15T09:47:00.000-05:00

The latest issue of the Youth Poultry Newsletter is attached. It can also be found at http://posc.tamu.edu/extensionprograms/youth_programs/index.htm Attachments: Poultry Youth Newsletter, Summer 2011.pdf

Major Stock Shows Updates– 2011-2012

2011-08-15T09:31:00.000-05:00

Major Stock Shows – 2011-2012 Attached below are documents shared by the major stock shows. These documents provide updates/changes on their upcoming shows. Fort Worth 2012 Heart of Texas 2011 Houston 2012 San Angela 2012 San Antonio 2012 Star of Texas 2012 State Fair of Texas 2011 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Project Butterfly WINGS

2011-06-07T11:36:00.000-05:00

WINGS, Winning Investigative Network for Great Science, is a partnership between 4-H youth and professional scientists. Participating youth are “citizen scientists” who collect data on butterflies to help professional scientists determine: The presence or absence of specific butterfly species The abundance of butterfly species by state and county throughout the country The information helps

Quality Counts: Important information for ANY 4-Her planning to SHOW ANIMALS at a MAJOR STOCKSHOW!

2011-06-07T11:32:00.000-05:00

Quality Counts New verification required for livestock exhibitors: Read this article if you plan to show livestock at the majors next year. Follow up with your Extension agent to learn how you can complete the process. http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_70054.shtml

Upcoming Poultry Events

2011-06-06T11:28:00.002-05:00

Dear All, The Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s Poultry Unit and the Texas A&M Poultry Science Department have several events planned for the summer that may be of interest to you and your stakeholders. We would greatly appreciate it if you would pass this information along via your distribution lists. Thanks, Morgan Farnell 1. June 4, 2011 – Market Poultry Workshop – College Station, TX –

Science up your 4-H Workshop!

2011-03-22T08:42:00.005-05:00

Are you looking for a great way to bring science into your 4-H project meetings? This 61 page document is in pdf format. Use it to assist in the development of, identifying resources for, and teaching 4-H Science in 4-H Project work. http://www.4-h.org/uploadedFiles/Resource_Library/Professional_Development/Science/Training_Guides/4-H-Science-101.pdf

District Lock-in Pictures are IN!

2011-01-25T09:54:00.004-06:00

Just to let you know, in case you're a social media person, I have put together a District IV 4-H Facebook page. Most recently, I have posted videos from our lockin. Some have already found it, but if you haven't yet.....here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/District-IV-4-H/178449015512299 Please pass this link along to your membership. Most of the posts here will be

District IV Update

2011-01-05T12:06:00.000-06:00

Find out about everything happening in D4! District IV 4-H Newsletter View Download REMINDER: Lock-in deadline is January 7th!!!!!! 2011 DIV 4-H Lock-in Flyer.pdf View Download