DATES TO REMEMBER
February 10 – Pathways to Mastering Scholarships Program 5:30pm at Brown County Health Department
11 – Brown County 4-H FCH Coalition Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office
17 – Extension Office Closed for President’s Day
SUCCESSFUL BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Brown County Youth Fair was a big success this year and Brown County 4-H would like to thank the Brown County Youth Fair Association for organizing and supporting the youth. We would like to also thank all the donors and sponsors of the 2025 Premium Sale. As agents, we are proud of all the 4-H members who participated and would like to congratulate everyone. For those members that will be participating in the major livestock shows, GOOD LUCK!!!
BROWN COUNTY 4-H FCH COALITION VIRTUAL MEETING
There will be a Brown County 4-H FCH Coalition virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 11th 5:00pm at the Extension Office. During the meeting we will be discussing the upcoming spring 4-H FCH contest such as:
- Clothing
- Photography
- Quiz Bowl
- Canning
- Educational Presentations
- Public Speaking
- District Round-Up
- Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador
We are looking for new adult volunteers/leaders to join the coalition. Being part of the 4-H FCH Coalition you will play an important role in planning, coaching, and assisting with 4-H FCH projects. If you are interested in joining the meeting, please email Courtney Parrott at [email protected].
MAJOR STOCK SHOW PASSES
The following major stock show passes have arrived at the Extension Office:
- Ft. Worth Stock Show
- San Angelo Stock Show
- San Antonio Stock Show
- Houston 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
FT. WORTH STOCK SHOW
If you are participating in the Ft. Worth Stock Show all species of livestock MUST HAVE HEALTH PAPERS FROM A VETERINARIAN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE SHOW.
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 11, 2025, 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 11, 2025) 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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – 2025 STARS OF TEXAS JURIED ART EXHIBITION FAMILY DAY
The 2025 Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibition in Brownwood is seeking high school aged volunteers on Saturday February 15th 10am-2pm to assist with its 1st Annual Family Day. The event will take place at the Brownwood Depot (600 East Depot Street Brownwood, TX 76801).
Potential tasks will include:
- handing out supplies and information to visitors;
- assisting children in decorating their take-home bags;
- keeping art tables stocked;
- opening and arranging materials;
- refreshing water for painting;
- bagging finished work; and
- helping to generally direct and assist visitors.
We are looking for approximately 25 students to help make Family Day happen. For more information contact 325-330-4551.
Here is the link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA9A62EA7F4C34-53226958-stars
2025 SPECIAL EDIITION LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO IS NEEDING VOLUNTERS
The Special Edition Livestock Show and Rodeo was an event started to allow special needs students in the Concho Valley area the opportunity to participate in a special event solely focused on them. Participants have the ability to interact with livestock animals, experience rodeo themed activities, have their faces painted, and multiple other options throughout the day.
The Special Edition Livestock Show and Rodeo will be occurring on April 17, 2025. They are looking for volunteers within District 7 4-H who may be interested in serving as a volunteer.
The event will take place at the San Angelo Coliseum 50 East 43rd St, San Angelo, TX. They are asking that volunteers arrive at 9:30am to help set up and receive directions. The event will officially start at 10:00am and end around 1:00pm.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Brown County Extension Office at 325-646-0386.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS
Calling high school seniors and college students! Invest in your future and apply for one of our Texas Farm Bureau scholarships today!
The deadline is March 3, 2025.
Learn more about the different scholarships and how to apply: https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/scholarship-apps/
CENTRAL TEXAS FARM CREDIT 2025 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
If you are graduating senior in 2025 and a member of 4-H you are eligible to apply for the Central Texas Farm Credit Scholarship. Central Texas Farm Credit will award five high school seniors residing in our 19-county territory a one-time $2,000 scholarship in 2025. The 4-H organization of each 2025 scholarship winner’s choice will receive a $500 donation.
The deadline to apply is March 7, 2025, at 4:00pm
For more information and to apply, visit: https://centraltexasfarmcredit.com/2025-scholarship-application/
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2024-2025 4-H year begins August 15, 2024. 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.
• 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 for the first time as a 3rd/4th grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st. September 1st is the 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!!
The Texas 4-H fee schedule is below:
$25.00 – Club Member Enrollment Discounted Fee: August 15 – October 31
$30.00 – Club Member Enrollment Regular Fee: November 1 to the completion of 4-H year
$10.00 – Clover Kid Enrollment Regular Fee
$10.00 – Adult Volunteer Application Fee
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ON ENROLLING PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 325-646-0386 OR BY EMAILING MISTY FUQUA [email protected].