Tarrant 4-H

Howdy!

April is here. There are always many opportunities to get involved in Tarrant County 4-H. Be sure to join us for the Spring Fling Ice Cream Social and Awards Overview on April 28th. It will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. There will also be a record book training for adults held the same night at the same time. We will also have a little gift of appreciation for all of our registered volunteers that night. So, be sure to join us for some information, sweet treat and token of our appreciation!

Sincerely,

Miss Kate

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Kate Marshall, CEA 4-H & Youth Development, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Jordan Peldyak, EA 4-H & Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program

Jordan.Peldyak@ag.tamu.edu

Andrea Amador, 4-H Administrative Assistant

andrea.amador@agnet.tamu.edu

Traveling to the Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Office:

The entrance to our building is on the West side facing our surface parking lot and Burnett St., it is not on Taylor St. The surface parking lot entrance is on West 2nd Street (Parking will be validated for those participating/staying at an event. Please bring the ticket up with you and we will provide a sticker barcode that scans to get you out free of charge). You will enter the building on the 2nd floor and then take the elevators to the 5th floor where our office is located.

Email: tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu
Website: https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu/
Location: 200 Taylor Street suite 500, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-884-1291
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarrantCounty4H

Please use this link to access the 2024-2025 Tarrant County 4-H Calendar.

*Please note that we do our best to list a majority of dates, events and opportunities but this list is not all inclusive.

Join the NEXT Tarrant County Youth Council (Spring Fling) on Monday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. We will play some games, enjoy ice cream sundaes and learn how to apply for county awards.

4-H parents and volunteers, come and join us on Monday, April 28th at 6:30 p.m. for information on Record Books to share with your clubs. Also, we will have a small gift for all of our registered volunteers who join us.

It's time to start thinking about applying to be a 2025-2026 Tarrant County Youth Council Officer! The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, May 14, 2025 by 5 p.m. Please complete this form.

The final regular County Youth Council meeting will be held Monday, May 19th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

In preparation for the coming year, all 4-H members are encouraged to consider running for officer positions. Those include:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Reporter/Public Relations
• Parliamentarian
• Historian
• Health and Safety Officer

These youth serve the Tarrant County 4-H program by guiding the officers at the club level, advising the adult volunteers and Extension Agents, and helping organize county-wide events. the CYC will meet once a month or every other month at 6:30 p.m. *Officers are expected to attend all regular meetings.

If you have experience as a 4-H officer at the club level and feel that you have talents to share please complete this form.

Per CYC By-laws, only current CYC officers, county delegates, or 4-H members who have served as president or vice president of their club are eligible to run for office at the county level. However, exceptions to the requirements will be considered by the Executive Board on a case-by-case basis along with the 4-H County Extension Agent.

(President & Vice President must be 14 years of age at the time of District Leadership Camp held in June & in the 9th grade of the upcoming school year).

Summary:

• Complete the CYC Nomination Form in its entirety. Deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th.
• All candidates are required to give a LIVE speech (2-3 minutes) at the May 19th meeting.
• Speeches should include info on why candidate is running. (Maximum of 2 positions).
• All candidates must submit a written version of their speech for pre-approval with their nomination form.
• If the candidate is running for 2 positions, they should submit 1 speech that talks about why they would be a great candidate for each position.

Please let Miss Kate know if you have questions! kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

ALL Tarrant County 4-H Record Books are DUE on (or before) Monday, June 2nd.

Are you getting ready for college? Operation college access is a college readiness program through Prairie View A&M University Extension for youth in 9th-12th grade. If your club is interested in this project contact Jordan Peldyak: Jgpeldyak@pvamu.edu for more information to get started.

Dear 4-H Members and Families,

It will not be long before we are going to have to start thinking about Validation tags for the June Validation. I am opening the order form Monday, February 10 for everyone’s convenience. Please see below the deadline for ordering tags, this year they will be adhered to strictly due to me being on maternity leave during the order time. Which means I will have limited to no access to the order form to make adjustments.

**********!!!!!!!! SHEEP/ GOAT !!!!!!!!!!!!*******

Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $20 each (Sheep & Goat Only)

Tags ordered April 1 – May 9 will be $35 each (Sheep & Goat Only)

**********!!!!!!!!!! Heifer Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**********

Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $25 each

Tags ordered April 1 – May 9 will be $35 each

*********!!!!!!!!! Steer Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!************

Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $25 each

Tags ordered April 1 – May 9 will be $35 each

********!!!!!!!!!!!!Swine Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!*************

Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $20 each

Tags ordered April 1 – May 9 will be $25 each

June 2025 Validation Tag Order Form

Jacklyn Jones – Doyle

Ag & Natural Resources Extension Agent

jacklyn.jones@ag.tamu.edu

Texas 4-H Horse Validation for the 2025 season will be open in 4-H Online from March 1 – May 1, 2025.

• From March 1 – April 15, the validation cost for each horse is $10.00. The $10.00 cost is only guaranteed if the animal validation is approved by the county office by the April 15th deadline and the payment is processed.
• From April 16 – May 1, the validation cost for each horse is $20.00. The $20.00 cost is only guaranteed if the animal validation is approved by the county office by the May 1st deadline and the payment is processed

Validation walk-through guide for families.

• For additional one-pagers and other resources, please visit this link.
• Validation walk-through video.

To access the registration form for participants and chaperones, please click on the google link. 2025 Roping School This will take you to all the forms that will need to be completed for the registration process. This year we request all forms be emailed to 4hropingschool@gmail.com. Therefore, please be sure to print off, fill out ALL waivers and include a set of coggins and email into the email listed above. You will also be required to bring a current set of coggins to show at the time of check in, if the ones submitted are not current.

Information is also posted on the school’s Facebook page: 4H Calf Roping & Breakaway School

Selection Criteria:

• Senior level (grades 9-12 in fall 2025) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine/poultry projects
• Students with a profound interest in animal/equine/poultry science, animal production and advocacy
• Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
• Top 25% class rank preferred

Application Process:

1. Applications were released on the Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture website (www.texasyouthlivestock.com) on February 15, 2025

1. Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
2. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
3. A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per short course
4. Applications are due April 15, 2025

2025 Short Course Offering:

1. Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, Tarleton State University – June 9-12, 2025
2. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University-Kingsville – June 16-19, 2025
3. Texas 4-H Poultry Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University – June 23-26, 2025
4. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M University – July 7-10, 2025
5. Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M University/Texas Tech University – July 14-17, 2025

Food Network is currently casting the next season and searching nationwide for SIBLINGS ages 8-13 who love to bake!

For a chance to audition, parents can fill out an application for their kids here:

https://bakingchampionshipcasting.castingcrane.com/

Please see the flyer below for details!

Make your plans now to attend Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station (June 2 - 5th). The hotel block has just been released. There are MULTIPLE opportunities to engage in workshops, invitational contests and MUCH more! Get all of the details here.

Do you know a 4-H member with a business or creative venture? This year, we are adding an opportunity for 4-H members to highlight their businesses as part of the Texas 4-H Roundup Trade Show. We feel this is the perfect opportunity for young entrepreneurs to promote their businesses, develop marketing skills, and gain hands-on experience!

The event is June 3-5, 2025 as part of the Texas 4-H Roundup Trade Show. Booth space will be $25 for an 8x10 booth plus event registration fee which will open through 4HOnline on April 14th. Deadline to register for a booth is April 28th. Any Texas 4-H member with a business or entrepreneurial project can participate, does not have to be in high school, but must be accompanied by a chaperone. We think this is a perfect platform for 4-H members to ELECTRIFY their future!

To learn more or register, visit this link or contact Jana Barrett at jcbarrett@ag.tamu.edu

Get all of the details for the 2025 Outdoor Challenge below!

Prairie View A&M S.A.L.E Scholarship opportunity Due May 1st!

The link to the application.

Scholarship Award: Five $15,000 awards distributed over the 4 years at Prairie View A&M University.

Applicant Eligibility:

• United States Citizen – scholar will be required to provide proof of citizenship.

• Texas high school graduate with college enrollment within two years of high school graduation.

• Accepted to enroll at Prairie View A&M University and participate in a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Sciences degree in an approved major (See page 4 for a list of S.A.L.E. acceptable majors).

• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.80 or above on a scale of 4.0.

• Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 800 (total score) or ACT- 15 (composite score).

• Applicants have demonstrated leadership, community service, and the potential to be successful.

• Applicants have demonstrated financial need.

• Youth participation in PVAMU 4-H and Youth Development events will get points for 4-H participation.

Attention: Tarrant County 4-H High School Juniors & Seniors

The Tarrant 4-H Adult Leaders Association is pleased to offer to our 11th and/or 12th grade Tarrant County 4-H members the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships.

Scholarships will be made in the amount of $1000, payable as indicated in this document: ALA Scholarship Guidelines 2025.

Millie Hurst Memorial Scholarship - recognizes those youth who do the most work in the 4-H program. Millie was a highly involved adult leader who encouraged youth to actively pursue their goals.

Tarrant 4-H Adult Leaders Scholarship - recognizes those youth who strive to Make the Best Better.

Applicants should carefully review the ALA Scholarship Guidelines 2025 to determine individual eligibility.

The Application is available in both MS Word and fillable PDF formats. Both formats may be found at this link: ALA Scholarship Applications 2025.

Application deadline is Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Original applications must be received in the Tarrant County 4-H office by that time. (Electronic submissions will not be accepted.)

All applicants must attend an in-person interview. Interviews will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the County 4-H Office—interview times will be emailed to applicant on or about June 9th.

All questions regarding these scholarships should be addressed to: tarrant4hala@gmail.com.

Check out all of the 2025 offerings at the Texas 4-H Camp in Brownwood!

Youth Camps & Retreats - Texas 4-H Center - Lake Brownwood

Did you know that there are funds available for camp scholarships? Be sure to check out the details (below). There are some steps you need to take to be eligible. Contact Miss Kate if you have questions.

Here are some handy links for our Club Managers and Adult Leaders!

• Tarrant County 4-H Calendar: https://secure.smore.com/n/mb3qj

• Texas 4-H Management (Complete Listing of 4-H Resources and Official Logos): 4-H Management - Texas 4-H (tamu.edu)

• Texas 4-H Curriculum and Resources: Curriculum and Resources - Texas 4-H (tamu.edu)

• Tarrant County AgriLife Extension 4-H Webpage: Tarrant County 4-H – Making the Best Better | Teaching, Research, Extension, and Service (agrilife.org)

• Club Activity Report: (Google Form)
• Individual Activity Report: (Google Form)
• Club Manager Forms (Sign-in Sheets) link