Tarrant 4-H

Howdy!

We are off & running into the new year here at Tarrant County 4-H. Best of luck to everyone participating in the Majors and the upcoming Tarrant County Junior Livestock and Project show! Please read through this newsletter for important dates and details!

Sincerely,

Miss Kate

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.

Make plans to join us for our January County Youth Council and Adult Leaders Association meetings! Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at the County Extension Office.

Adult Leaders! Mark your calendars for the “What is a project training” on Monday February 24th at 6:30 at the Extension office.

The Tarrant County 4-H Roundup Contests are scheduled for Thursday, March 6th, 2025. We will schedule appointments for youth to come into the office starting at 4:00 p.m. that day. This will include:

• Public Speaking
• Educational Presentations
• Fashion Show
• Fashion Storyboard (*This is a virtual contest).

The National slingshot challenge is a environmental challenge through National geographic. The challenge is to come up with a solution to an environmental issue in your community and create a 1-minute video that outlines your solution. The winner of the challenge can win up to $10,000 for your club or group. Contact Jordan Peldyak for more information to get started.

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,

The 2025 TCJLS Rulebook is now updated and online. www.tcjls.org

Entries are now open and Showorks is live for the 2025 show. All entries are DUE January 18, 2025.

*Please see your 4-H Club Manager to submit entries. Entries MUST be made by Club Managers.

Entry deadline is January 18, 2025.

TCJLS Rule Book

TCJLS Schedule

Market Rabbits - January 28-30 - $2 per animal

6pm - 9pm 1/28/25 at Keller CTE

6pm - 9pm 1/29/25 at Birdville Ag Science Center

6pm - 9pm 1/30/25 at Crowley Ag Barn

****Please bring cash for all validation fees.

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.

4-H Refashion Retreat Registration Open

Join us February 28–March 2 at the Texas 4-H Center for a weekend full of creativity, fun, and skill-building! Learn sewing techniques, dive into sustainable fashion, thrift materials, and transform them into one-of-a-kind designs. The weekend wraps up with a fabulous camper-led fashion show!

• Registration closes February 19, 2025!
• Participant Fee: $170
• Designed for sewers of ALL skill levels.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Please see the flyer below for more details!

Attention high school seniors! Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship applications are now OPEN! Apply by March 3rd at https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/scholarship-apps/

The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships are awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial need (for scholarships for which it is a required criterion).

The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. Over 200 academically-competitive scholarships will be awarded in the 2025 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program ranging in amounts from $1,000 to $30,000.

The Texas 4-H Foundation seeks to ensure that each recipient receives the highest dollar amount of scholarship for which that recipient is eligible. For the majority of the total scholarships and scholarship funds available, participation in a livestock show is not a requirement for consideration.

Important Dates/Deadlines

November 1, 2024 – Application will be available online
February 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply
April 25-27, 2025 – Interviews in College Station
May 2025 – Award Notifications
June 2025– Scholarship Banquets in College Station

Rules_Guidelines_2025.pdf

Please see a detailed list of the rules below. Applications MUST be postmarked or received no later than January 16, 2024.

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

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.