DATES TO REMEMBER
October 9 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office
10 – Extension Office Closed for Columbus Day
11 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00pm at Bangs High School(FCCLA Classroom)
17 – 4-H Rabbit Club Meeting 6:00pm at the Extension Office
18 – Brown County 4-H Officer Training 5:30pm at the Extension Office
22 – County and State Lamb/Goat Validation 8:00am – 10:00am at the Youth Fair Barns
23 – Brown County 4-H Food Show 3:00pm at the Extension Office
24 – Brown County 4-H Meats Judging Meeting 5:30pm at the Extension Office
25 – State Heifer Validation 9:00am at Bob Clarks Pens
25 – Brookesmith 4-H Club Meeting 6:00pm at Brookesmith ISD
29 – Hunter Education Classroom Course at the Claybird Range
30 – Brown 4-H Sheep & Goat Meeting 5:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns
BROWN COUNTY 4-H CHEF CAMP
The Brown County 4-H FCH Coalition is hosting a chef camp. The camp will be held on Sunday, October 8th 10am – 12:00pm at the Extension Office. During the camp you will learn more about 4-H Food & Nutrition Projects. Below is the topics that will be covered:
- Knowledge Showcase/My Plate
- Food Show Dish Presentation/Interview
- Skills Showcase
If you are interested in participating in the 4-H Chef Camp, please RSVP by October 6th @ 325-646-0386.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H FOOD SHOW
The Brown County 4-H Food Show is set for October 23, 2022, 3:00p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are interested in participating, please RSVP by October 18th. Clover kids are eligible to participate in the Brown County 4-H Food Show.
This year’s 4-H Food Show theme, Backyard BBQ. What’s your favorite dish at a backyard BBQ? Don’t be afraid to showcase your culinary skills by experimenting with flavors and dishes commonly found at a backyard BBQ. Summer isn’t the only time for a Backyard BBQ! Sometimes, a backyard BBQ means you get to enjoy special dishes that you only see at a BBQ. The grill usually comes out and families have started gathering around to experiment with different flavors. Now is the time for you to get creative with flavors and recipes commonly found at a backyard BBQs. You may even want to try out a new piece of kitchen equipment such as a grill plate or indoor grill. Remember, not all backyard BBQ dishes even require a grill! Many Backyard
BBQ dish favorites can be prepared on the stovetop, in the oven, in non-cook methods, or using special equipment. Remember to keep in mind good nutrition and healthy preparation methods as you select your recipe.
Below are the categories for Food Show:
- Main Dish – The main dish is usually the heaviest, heartiest, and most substantial dish in a meal. In a meal consisting of several courses, the main dish is served during the main course and is the featured dish of the meal. The key ingredient is usually meat or another protein food, but they may contain other foods.
- Appetizer – Traditionally an appetizer is a small dish or food that is eaten prior to the main course. When selecting recipes for this category, contestants should consider foods that are lower in fat, sodium, and calories so as to not ruin one’s appetite.
- Side Dishes – Side dishes are foods that are usually served along with a main dish or as accompaniments to the main course. Suggested dishes may include salads, cooked vegetables, cooked fruit, pasta or rice dishes, and/or combination vegetable dishes.
- Healthy Desserts – Healthy can still mean delicious when it comes to desserts. Dishes in this category should be served at the end of the meal or for special occasions. Contestants should modify traditional recipes with healthy substitutions and consider MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines when selecting recipes for this category.
The District 7 4-H Food Show will be November 17th in Abilene, Texas. For more information, please contact Nick Gonzales or Courtney Parrott at 325-646-0386
BROWN COUNTY 4-H MEATS JUDGING
We are very excited to announce that Brown County 4-H is starting up Meats Judging. There will be a informational meeting on October 24th 5:30pm at the Extension Office. Katy Harris will be coaching the teams. She currently resides in Zephyr with her fiancé Trey Glasscock, where they help run the family lamb and goat operation. During her time as an undergraduate student at Oklahoma State University, she was a member of the 2018 National Champion Meat Judging team. She is very excited to start 4-H meats judging teams in Brown County!
LAMB, GOAT, AND SWINE COUNTY AND STATE VALIDATION
It is that time to start getting ready for the Brown County Youth Fair and Major Stock Shows. The most important step in doing this is validating your animals. Lamb/Goat validation will be October 22nd 8:00 – 10:00am and Swine validation November 12th 8:00 – 10:00am at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. There will not be a county validation make up day! If you are planning on participating in the Brown County Youth Fair, you need to make sure your animal is present the day of validation!! If you ordered state tags and have not paid for them, please come by the Extension Office ASAP!! YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H BEFORE THE DATE OF VALIDATION!!!
HEIFER VALIDATION
If you are showing a heifer at a major stock show that has not previously been state validated or has changed owners, they will need to be validated. Heifers that are only participating in the Brown County Youth Fair do not need to be validated.
Please make sure you have registration papers in hand at validation. Every heifer needs to have an ID, either a brand or tattoo. Please ensure that tattoos/brands are done and legible before validation.
Dates to Remember:
- October 25 Physical Validation 9:00am at Bob Clarks pens
- November 1 Deadline Original Registration Papers Must be in Exhibitors Name
For more information, contact the Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H OFFICER TRAINING
The Brown 4-H County Council is hosting a county wide officer training on October 18th 5:30pm at the Extension Office. This will be a fun and interactive training geared around training youth officers on the following topics:
- Leadership Activities
- How to run a 4-H meeting
- Know your officer duties
We ask that you RSVP by October 13th by contacting the Extension Office.
4-H LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
If you are needing assistance with finding a 4-H livestock project such as, lamb, goat, or swine for upcoming county and/or state shows please contact Nick Gonzales or Scott Anderson at the Extension Office.
If you already have your livestock project and would like for the agents to come, check on your project please contact the Extension Office to schedule an appointment.
HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSROOM COURSE BEING OFFERED IN BROWNWOOD
There is going to be a Hunter Education Classroom Course on October 29th, 8:00am-5:00pm at the Brownwood Claybird Club at the Brownwood Country Club.
This course is designed for novice or young hunters, ages 9 years of age and above. The course covers the core competencies of firearm and hunting safety, hunting ethics and wildlife conservation. All materials are provided. The fee for the certification is $15 payable at the door, DO NOT PAY ONLINE. Please bring a sack lunch as there will not be time to leave for lunch.
Pre-Registration is required. You can register by going to the following link: https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course-category/hunter-education-classroom-course/
For additional information please contact Bobby Clark 361-597-0310 or the Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
DISTRICT 7 4-H SCHOLARSHIP TRAININGS
If you are senior in high school and plan to apply for the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship, District 7 4-H is offering two training opportunities (one virtual and one in person). We encourage juniors, sophomores, and freshman to attend to start learning about the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship. Below are the dates for the upcoming trainings:
- November 22nd – Face to Face Training 6:30pm at the D-7 Research Center
- November 29th – Virtual Training – Via TEAMS – 6:30pm
For more information 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!
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2022-2023 4-H year begins August 15, 2022. 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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 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.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $30!!