DATES TO REMEMBER

October 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

25 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30pm at the Extension Office

29 – Hunter Education Classroom Course at the Claybird Range

30 – Brown 4-H Sheep & Goat Meeting 5:00pm at the Youth Fair Barns

November 7 – Major Stock Show and Youth Fair Entry Night 4pm – 8pm at the Extension Office

8 – Deadline to Enter Fort Worth & Sandhills Stock Show

11 – Extension Office Closed for Veterans Day

12 – State and County Swine Validation 8am-10am at Youth Fair Barns

13 – 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Clinic 2:30pm – 4:30pm at the Extension Office

15 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30pm at the Extension Office

17 – District 7 4-H Food Show in Abilene

22 – Deadline to Enter San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Austin & Texas Elite Stock Shows

24-25 – Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays

4-H PAPER CLOVER FUNDRAISER AT TRACTOR SUPPLY:

OCTOBER 5th – 16th

Customers at our local Tractor Supply can support Brown County 4-H by purchasing paper clovers at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H, and 75% will remain in Brown County. Our local Tractor Supply Co. has been one of the top money raisers in this region since the Paper Clover fundraiser started; so, let’s help them become number one in the state, while supporting Brown County 4-H at the same time during this fundraiser.

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 and submit your recipe by October 18^th. 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 17^th in Abilene, Texas. For more information, please contact Nick Gonzales or Courtney Parrott at 325-646-0386.

2LAMB, 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 22^nd 8:00 – 10:00am and Swine validation November 12^th 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!!!

BROWN COUNTY 4-H OFFICER TRAINING

The Brown 4-H County Council is hosting a county wide officer training on October 18^th 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 13^th by contacting the Extension Office.

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 24^th 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!

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.

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 29^th, 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.

RABBIT SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC

The Brown County 4-H Rabbit Club is sponsoring a Rabbit Showmanship Clinic on November 13^th, 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Brown County Extension Office. The clinic is open to all youth of Brown County. There will be a $10.00 fee for non-4-H members. Bring your rabbit and a carpet square. For more information contact the Extension Office or Patricia Becktold at 325-646-4753.

MAJOR STOCK SHOW AND YOUTH FAIR ENTRY NIGHTS

This year we are only having one night in November that we designate for families who want to enter the major stock shows and Brown County Youth Fair. The only way you can enter the major stock shows is if you bought state tags. The date we are having stock show sign up is November 7^th 4pm-8pm at the Extension Office.

• If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth or Sandhills Stock Show, you will need to attend the night of November 1^st because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth & Sandhills Stock Show is November 8th.
• The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Texas Elite Gilt Show, and San Angelo Stock Show is November 22^nd.
• This will be your opportunity to enter the Brown County Youth Fair at this time. We are setting a deadline to enter the Youth Fair on December 1^st.

REMINDERS:

You must be enrolled in 4-H and Quality Counts needs to be completed/up to date at the time of entries.

3BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR CHECKLIST

The Brown County Youth Fair is approaching fast. Everyone should have your animals if you are planning on entering in the Livestock Division of the Youth Fair. There are a few other things that have to be done in order to participate in the Brown County Youth Fair. Below is a check list for you to go by to make sure you are covered.

• – Enroll in 4-H
• – Attend Validation (have your animal validated for county or state)
• – Purchase a Youth Fair Membership (this is mandatory if you are entering livestock or home economics)
• – Fill out an entry form for the Brown County Youth Fair (Deadline to enter is December 1st)

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE BROWN COUNTY 4-H PROJECT SHOW

The Brown County 4-H Project Show will be held on Saturday, December 3^rd at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. Details for the show will be posted at a later date. Mark your calendars and we look forward to seeing you on December 4^th.

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 22^nd – Face to Face Training 6:30pm at the D-7 Research Center
• November 29^th – 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!

44-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 31^st the cost increases to $30!!