February 21 – Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
23 – Brown County 4-H Photography Info Meeting 4:30pm at the Extension Office
MAJOR STOCK SHOW PASSES
The following major stock show passes have arrived at the Extension Office:
- San Angelo Stock Show
- Houston Stock Show
- San Antonio Stock Show
If you have signed up for any of these shows and are NOT going to be participating or have any other questions, please contact Nick Gonzales.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW ANIMAL HEALTH REGULATIONS
SAN ANGELO
All breeding animals such as: heifers, breeding sheep, breeding goats, and breeding swine must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
Breeding Gilts:
All certificates must be issued on or after January 17, 2022, with the following information:
A. Leptospirosis vaccination is required on breeding swine within 30 days prior to date of the
sale (on or after January 17, 2022) with vaccine containing the following strains: Canicola,
Hardjo, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Grippotyphosa, and Pomona. Vaccination date must appear
on the health certificate.
B. A statement must appear that says the animal has not been fed garbage, has not been
exposed to hog cholera or pseudorabies, does not originate from a quarantined herd, nor
has the herd of origin had PRV within the last six months, nor have the entries themselves
been vaccinated for PRV.
C. Gilt identification must be included on health certificate in form of validation number and
ear notches.
D. ALL gilts must have tested negative for Brucellosis and Pseudorabies. Blood test must have
been conducted within 30 days prior to the show. Results should be listed on health
certificate.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
SAN ANTONIO
All breeding animals such as: heifers, breeding sheep, breeding goats, and breeding swine must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
BREEDING SHEEP (INCLUDING WETHER DAM)
1. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days.
2. Scrapie Premise Identification Ear Tag is required for sheep to be exhibited.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
HOUSTON
All breeding animals such as: heifers, breeding sheep, breeding goats, and breeding swine must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
RODEO AUSTIN
All breeding heifers must have health papers from a veterinarian within 30 days of show.
Market animals DO NOT require health papers.
4-H PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Do you have an interest in taking photos? If so, we have a contest just for you! The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. We are very excited for the opportunity to have photographer Craig Seger join us this year to share his photography techniques. There will be a photography informational meeting on Wednesday, February 23rd, 4:30pm. To attend the meeting, we ask that you contact the Extension Office.
4-H RABBIT FEED CONTAINERS
If you have bought rabbit feed from the Extension Office and have containers, PLEASE bring them back to the Extension Office. Feed cannot be distributed without containers and at this time Mrs. Becktold does not have containers. PLEASE RETURN RABBIT FEED CONTAINERS!
COUNTY & DISTRICT TEEA SCHOLARSHIP
Brown County TEEA and District 7 TEEA offers a scholarship opportunity to a graduating senior from high school. If you are interested in applying for the county scholarship, there is an application that you will need to fill out. To be eligible for the district scholarship you would have needed to complete a 2019 4-H recordbook and the application material. The deadline to turn in your application and recordbook is February 15th. If you would like more information or have any questions, contact Courtney Parrott at the Extension Office.
UPCOMING COUNTY DEADLINES FOR 4-H CONTEST
Below is a list of deadlines for upcoming 4-H contest. If you are planning to participate in any of these contests, please contact the Extension Office by the deadline.
March 1st – District Duds to Dazzle and District Fashion Show (All divisions)
March 15th – JR/INT Photography
March 23rd – Horse/Livestock/FCH Quiz Bowl
2021-2022 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. This year Texas 4-H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Former Texas 4-H members will be able to apply for scholarships through the collegiate scholarship program. Information can be received through the Brown County Extension Office or downloaded from the Texas 4-H Foundation website at: https://texas4hfoundation.org/
2022 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Important Dates
February 15, 2022, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply
April 29 – May 1, 2022 – Interviews in College Station
May 2022 – Award Notifications
June 7-9, 2022 – Scholarship Banquets in College Station
TEXAS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS
Texas Farm Bureau is offering several scholarship opportunities provided by Texas Farm Bureau. Three of the available scholarship programs are for high school students who have not yet graduated:
- TFB District Scholarship – (52 available)
- TFB Young Farmer & Rancher High School Scholarship – (13 scholarships available)
- TFB Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship – (1 scholarship available)
The scholarship application process is online through a portal called https://my.texasfarmbureau.org/Default?ReturnUrl=%2fHome. All information for the scholarships can be found on the Texas Farm Bureau website under the Youth Opportunities page. This includes deadlines, individual scholarship rules, eligibility, awards and the to MyTFB. The direct link to the Youth Opportunities page is
http://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/
All students applying for the above scholarships must be a member of a Texas Farm Bureau family, with membership remaining current during the duration of the scholarship. To become a Texas Farm Bureau member, go to the following link: https://my.texasfarmbureau.org.
Click on “Don’t have a Membership” located within the “Sign Up” box on the MyTFB website.
All scholarship applications must be submitted online no later than midnight March 1, 2022.
CENTRAL TEXAS FARM CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Central Texas Farm Credit will award five high school graduating seniors a one-time $2,000 scholarship in 2022. Eligibility requirements include:
• Applicant must be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2022.
• Applicant must be a member of 4-H or FFA.
• Applicant must be planning to attend a two-year, four-year, or trade school.
• Applicant must reside inside of Central Texas Farm Credit’s 19 county territory.
• Central Texas Farm Credit reserves the right to confirm eligibility requirements.
The FFA chapter or 4-H organization of the 2022 scholarship winners will receive a $500 donation. Recipients will be selected based on academic performance (GPA, ACT/SAT score), awards, community service, school involvement, extracurricular activities, essay objectives and grammar.
Deadline to apply is March 11, 2022, at 4 p.m.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR BRIGADE SUMMER CAMPS – LEARN WILDLIFE, STEWARDSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND MORE
Texas Brigades is now accepting applications for its summer Brigade Camps. The series of eight statewide camps are open to youth, 13-17 years of age, who are interested in the outdoors. Participating young men and women are introduced to subject-specific stewardship, conservation, and management topics throughout 5 days. Camp fees ($500) include meals, lodging, materials, and more.
Each camp is an extensive and hands-on educational camp featuring a conservation subject or theme and is limited to 30 participants. Themes include quail, deer, bass, fisheries, marine species, waterfowl, and ranching. Texas Brigades is now in its twenty-ninth year of hosting summer camps.
Texas Brigades summer camps provide youth an intensive and exciting educational experience built on the important principles of stewardship of natural resources vital to livestock, wildlife, and waters in Texas. Find more information on Texas Brigades and their long-time partnership with AgriLife at www.texasbrigades.org.
Scheduled 2022 Brigade Camp dates and locations are:
- June 10-14, Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, private ranch near Abilene.
- June 12-16, South Texas Buckskin Brigade, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton.
- June 18-22, South Texas Bobwhite Brigade, Buck Horn Creek Ranch, McCoy.
- June 25-29, South Texas Ranch Brigade – Duval County Ranch (Freer, TX)
- July 6-10, Bass Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna.
- July 13-17, Waterfowl Brigade, Pintail Hunting Club, Garwood.
- July 18-22, Ranch Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna.
- July 24-28, North Texas Buckskin Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna.
- July 26-30, Coastal Brigade, Sea Star Base, Galveston.
Apply online at www.texasbrigades.org/applications by the March 15th deadline. Interested youths will select “Cadet App,” select camp preferences, and answer questions about their interests and experiences. Adults interested in volunteering for camp will select “Adult Leader App.” Camp selections are made by April 15th.
2022 TEXAS 4-H CONGRESS
Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day (July 17th – 20th) mock legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9th to 12th (at the time of the event). During this time, 4-H members assume the roles of legislators, lobbyists, and press corps to gain a first-hand understanding of how the legislative process works. Bills that are written and sponsored by 4-H members focus on issues concerning Texas and Texas youth. These bills are assigned to the appropriate committee, debated in committee meetings, and then on the floor of the House or Senate. If a bill is successful in negotiation and the legislative debate in all three stages, it is delivered to the Governor of Texas 4-H Congress for his or her signature or veto. Copies of all the bills that are signed into law during Texas 4-H Congress are provided to the Office of the Governor for review.
Headquarters for Texas 4-H Congress will be at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, 707 East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Registration costs of $350.00 include hotel, meals, snacks, and production fees. Other costs that delegates may incur include transportation to and from Austin, meals in route to and from Austin, three (3) breakfast meals while in Austin, and incidental spending money.
If you would like more information on how to participate in Texas 4-H Congress contact the Extension Office.
2021-2022 MAJOR STOCK SHOW JUDGES
An important part in selecting your market livestock is to know who will be judging the major stock show you will be participating in. Below is a list of judges for the 2020 – 2021 major stock shows:
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2021 – 2022 Major Show Market Judges |
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| 2021 State Fair of Texas | ||
| Youth Market Steers | Chris Mullinix | Manhattan, KS |
| Youth Market Barrows | Troy Sloan | Cameron, MS |
| Youth Market Lambs | Brent Jennings | Kenley, NC |
| Youth Market Goats | Spencer Scotten | El Reno, OK |
| 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show | ||
| Steers | Jarold Callahan | Yukon, Oklahoma |
| Barrows | Travis Platt | Roanoke, Indiana |
| Wether Lambs | Dr. Scott Greiner | Blacksburg, Virginia |
| Wether Goats | Harlan Yocham, II | Sapulpa, Oklahoma |
| 2022 San Angelo Stock Show | ||
| Steers | Chad Coburn | Sterling City, TX |
| Barrows | David Korb | Oxford, OH |
| Wether Lambs | Dr. Scott Schaake | Westmoreland, KS |
| Wether Goats | Brandon Morgan | Blanchard, OK |
| 2022 San Antonio Stock Show | ||
| Steers | Shane Bedwell | Holt, MO |
| Associate Steer Judge | TBA | |
| Barrows | Brian Arnold | Lafayette, IN |
| Maverick Squires | Dover, OK | |
| Wether Lambs | Todd Wise | Keenesburg, CO |
| Wether Goats | Brent Jennings | Kenly, NC |
| 2022 Houston Livestock Show | ||
| Steers | Jirl Buck | Madill, OK |
| Barrows | AJ Genter | Archbold, OH |
| Austin Thompson | Indiana | |
| Wether Lambs | Jimmy Davis | Walters, OK |
| Wether Goats | Cody Sloan | Cameron, MS |
| 2022 Rodeo Austin | ||
| Steers | TBA | |
| Barrows | TBA | |
| Wether Lambs | TBA | |
| Wether Goats | TBA | |
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2021-2022 4-H year begins August 15, 2021. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll to become an official 4-H member.
As you begin your enrollment for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:
- If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
- If you lost your email and password, call the county office so we can reset, it for you.
- An active membership will not be granted until the $25.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
- You cannot register or participate in an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
- When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2021-2022 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2021-2022 for the first time as a 3rd grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st. September 1st is actual first day of the new 4-H year and what is used to calculate grade/age. If a 2nd grader moving into 3rd grade enrolls before September 1st it will “tag” them as a Clover Kid, not charge an enrollment fee and lock them in as a Clover Kid for the year.
If you experience issues trying to enroll in 4-H currently, we recommend that you wait until September 1st. The system has been updated and currently has issues.