Tarrant 4-H

Spring is upon us! There are so many different workshops, camps and opportunities to learn included in this newsletter. Please be sure to read it carefully!

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

Amanda Salinas, EA 4-H & Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program

amanda.salinas@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

We are trying an online format for our 2023-24 Tarrant County 4-H Calendar. This way, whenever you click the link, it will automatically have the most up-to-date information. We already have many 4-H events planned. We will be adding more once we receive the District IV 4-H calendar for the year.

Join the NEXT Tarrant County Youth Council on Monday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m. for the County Youth Council and Adult Leaders Meetings! The Youth Council will be hosting an ambassador panel. Come and learn about the different types of 4-H ambassadorships that YOU can participate in!

Come join us for a Food Challenge workshop! Learn how to:

• Enhance culinary skills
• Communicate effectively
• Think critically and be adaptable

Get ready for an engaging panel discussion at this workshop. We will feature a panel of talented 4-Her's who have participated in the competition previously. They will share their experiences, tips and tricks for creating delicious dishes and excelling in the competition.

Please RSVP here by April 8th at 5 p.m.

Get ready to lead your team to culinary success at next year's Food Challenge!

The Food Challenge is an exciting event where teams of 3-4 students receive a list of ingredients and have 40 minutes to create a dish. Their creations are then presented to judges who score them on various criteria such as preparation, serving size, food safety concerns, nutritional value, and cost. Your role as a group leader is crucial in ensuring that your team is well-prepared and able to showcase their culinary talents to the best of their abilities.

Join us for a special training session designed to enhance your leadership skills and prepare you for the competition. Here's what you can expect:

• Learn valuable tips and strategies for leading your team effectively
• Gain insights into managing time, ensuring food safety, and meeting judging criteria
• Connect with other group leaders and share experiences

Training Details:

· Date: April 29

· Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.

· Location: Tarrant County Extension Office

Please RSVP using this google form by April 24th to confirm your attendance.

This is a call for entries for the 2024 Tarrant County 4-H Photography Contest. As a reminder, this is the contest that will serve as the qualifier for State for 4-H Seniors.

All photos must be uploaded through the entry form. 4-H Photo Contest Google Form by Thursday, March 14, 2024.

We will follow the 2023-2024 Photography Rules and Guidelines

Keller 4-H would like to invite you to our 4-H Veterinary Science Camp on April 20, 2024 in Springtown, Texas. Cost is $50 (not including lunch). Registration is not completed until payment and waivers are received.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/Keller4HClub/Keller4HVeterinaryScienceCamp

Limited number of slots, so register early!

Contact sanci.hall@gmail.com with questions.

Check out this amazing opportunity!

Please mark Saturday, April 6, 2024, on your calendars for the 4-H Dog Show hosted by the East Fort Worth 4-H Club. Please register here.

The Tarrant County 4-H Dog Show is happening on April 6th, at Meadowbrook UMC in Fort Worth. We welcome all 4-H members to participate, we will have a special introductory competition class that only requires the dog to sit, lay down, and walk on a leash. This is a great opportunity to come out and try your hand at showing your dog.

Contact Renee Raschio, for more information, and links to training videos. evpoodle@gmail.com

It is time to start thinking about getting your June Validation tags ordered.

Please be sure to include all your tag orders on 1 order. However, if you need to add or subtract a tag, please call the extension office to do so. !!!!DO NOT FILL THIS ORDER FORM OUT MORE THAN ONCE!!!!! If you have duplicate orders, you will be responsible for purchasing the duplicate tags!!!!!

PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES!!!! THERE ARE NEW PRICES ON TAGS THIS YEAR

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

Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $20 each (Sheep & Goat Only)

Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $35 each (Sheep & Goat Only)

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

Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $25 each

Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $35 each

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

Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $25 each

Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $35 each

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

Tags ordered February 19 - March 31 will be $20 each

Tags ordered April 1 - May 10 will be $25 each

NO LATE ORDERS FOR SWINE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5 PM ON May 10!!!!! (NO EXCEPTIONS)

(Order form will closed at 5 pm on May 10th) Order link: June Validation Tags 2024

Please be sure to include all your tag orders on 1 order. However, if you need to add or subtract a tag, please call the extension office in order to do so. !!!!DO NOT FILL THIS ORDER FORM OUT MORE THAN ONCE!!!!! If you have duplicate orders, you will be responsible for purchasing the duplicate tags!!!!!

Jacklyn Jones - Doyle

Texas 4-H Horse Validation for the 2024 season will be open in 4-H Online from March 1 – May 1, 2024. Please go to: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/horse-validation/ with questions!

It's time to register for the 2024 Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping & Break-A-Way School!! Hurry! Space is limited to the first 50 articipants. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15GEbHUmnfKxffhY5bHfy0uIJpV03C_AD

Join the Texas 4-H Center for their Birthday Bash!

CONTEST DATE: April 13, 2024

CONTEST LOCATION: Texas 4-H Center, Brownwood Texas

CHECK IN: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

GRILLS: COOKS MAY START THEIR FIRES @ 10:00 a.m.

CONTEST BEGINS: 11:00 a.m.

AWARDS BEGIN: Following Cook-Off ($150 – 1st, $100 – 2nd, $50 – 3rd)

Registration is on 4-H Foundation website.

Registration March 1 thru April 6

ENTRY FEE: $30/team

CONTACT: Melvin Atkinson, (325) 784-5482

Be sure to save Saturday, May 4th for the District IV Volunteer Leader Conference. Keep watching for more details.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024, for the District Horse Judging Contest at Texas A&M - Commerce. More details to follow!

Mark your calendars for the 2024 District Food Challenge Contest: Friday, November 1st @Sulphur Springs. More details to follow!

The schedule and hotel block has been released for the 2024 Texas 4-H Roundup held in College Station (June 3rd - 6th). Visit this website for ALL of the details! There are many educational and FUN opportunities held during this event so be sure to check it out!

Seeking highly motivated college students who are interested in Extension, communications, event programming, photography and other relevant majors to join us this summer at Texas 4-H Roundup as interns. Applications close March 24, 2024. Click here to apply now.

Looking for a new way to engage high school youth in health education, nutrition and health projects, and leadership? If so, consider becoming a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador County! Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors can assist county Extension agents in providing valuable health education to youth and adults within the community. Working alongside their agent, they can become a valuable part of the local Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas 4-H Youth Development team! Applications are open now and due April 1st. Once applications are received, completed applications will be forwarded to County Extension Agents for final approval into the program. Click here to access the application and additional information about the program, including the timeline.

Host a Japanese youth in summer 2024 through States' 4-H International & bring the richness of the world to your home. The hosting period is July 24-August 17. Youth to be hosted are ages 12-18. Host families must have a child of the same gender and within three years of age of the hosted youth. The visiting youth have a range of English language abilities, so host families should be prepared to communicate imaginatively. Families should submit an application by clicking here.

Please check out the state page for all shooting sports certification trainings!

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!

Check out the dates for the 2024 Camps being held at the Texas 4-H Camp in Brownwood!

If you are entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2024 you are eligible to attend the District IV ULTRA Leadership Camp. It will be held June 27-29, 2024, at Camp Akiva in Point, TX. Watch future newsletters for more details! *Youth MUST attend this district camp if they intend to run for a District 4-H Officer position. Please visit with Miss Kate if you have any questions!

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