Week of March 21-27

*ONLY sent to ACTIVE 4-H families*

Hello 4-H Families,

Below are the dates for upcoming events in the county, district, and state. Please take a few minutes to make note of the events that pertain to you and your family.

If you need any assistance from Agent Turner, please schedule a project visit! https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/project-visit-or-workshop-request-form/

For information on Scholarships, please visit our scholarship page!

Texas 4-H Summer Camps Registrations NOW OPEN!

MARCH

COUNTY:

March 1^st – 28^th – State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders DUE
March 29^th – May 27 – LATE State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders

DISTRICT:

March 23^rd – Entry Registration Deadline Big Time in D-9
March 30^th – Entry Registration Deadline Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging

STATE:

March 1^st – April 15^th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $10.00
March 1^st – May 31^st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Spring Fishing Skillathon
March 12^th – March 26^th – Rodeo Austin
March 14^th – 2022 Rimfire Program Opens – All orders must be submitted via email. Click Here for more details.
March 14^th – April 15^th – Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest Registration Open through 4-H Online
March 14^th – April 15^th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Early Bird Registration
March 28^th – Texas 4-H Council At Large Delegate Q&A session via Zoom Register to Receive Meeting Link (*POSTPONED from 3/21/22 due to bad weather across the state*)

NATIONAL:

March 20^th – 24^th – National 4-H Conference Virtual
March 28^th – 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award Application DUE
March 28^th – National Young Alumni Advisory Committee Nominations DUE

APRIL

COUNTY:

April 1^st – April 18^th – Major Show Steer Ear Tag Order
April 5^th – FBC Adventurers Interest Meeting at 6:30 (Hybrid Meeting) In Person: Fort Bend County Extension Office, Virtual: Microsoft Teams Register for Meeting Link
April 11^th – Livestock Coalition Meeting at 6:30 PM at Extension Office
April 12^th – Youth Leadership Scholarship Application DUE to the office by 5:00 PM
April 12^th – Recordbook Revision Night via Microsoft Teams at 6:30 PM
April 19^th – Vet Science Meeting at 7:00 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office
April 21^st – Youth Leadership Team Meeting at 6:30 via Microsoft Teams
April 19^th – June 6^th – LATE Major Show Steer Ear Tag Order

DISTRICT:

April 2^nd – District 9 Horse Judging Contest
April 2^nd – D-9 Air Rifle, Rifle and Air Pistol Contest
April 23^rd – D9 Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging
April 28^th – 30^th – Big Time in D-9
April 28^th – 30^th – Community Service Project Conducted through Big Time in D-9 – Helping Happy Wheels Donation Drive

STATE:

April 1^st – Project Yellow Light Video or Radio Design Competition Submission DUE
April 1^st – 30^th – Early Bird Registration Open Texas 4-H Congress through 4-H Online
April 4^th – Deadline for 2022-2023 Texas 4-H Council At-Large Application Event Apply via 4-H Online
April 7^th – Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Application DUE
April 9^th – 10^th – STEM & Natural Resources Leader Training at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, TX
April 11^th – Taylor County 4-H Horse Extravaganza Participation Deadline by 3:00 PM in Abilene, TX
April 15^th – 2022 TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup Application Deadline
March 1^st – April 15^th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $10.00
March 14^th – April 15^th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Early Bird Registration
April 16^th – May 1^st – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $20.00
April 16^th – May 2^nd – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Late Registration
April 18^th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Day Camp – East Foundation Hebronville, TX
April 20^th – The Jason Krueger Memorial Scholarship Application DUE
April 23^rd – Taylor County 4-H Horse Extravaganza in Abilene, TX

NATIONAL:

April 4^th – National Youth Summit Series: Healthy Living Summit Registration Deadline
April 21^th – 24^th – National Youth Summit Series: Healthy Living Summit in Washington DC
April 27^th – May 8^th – TSC Paper Clover Campaign
April 30^th – Joann Fabric Store Campaign Mention Fort Bend County 4-H at any Joann Store to support local 4-H

MAY

COUNTY:

May 14^th – Outdoor Skills Day 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM at Jones Creek
March 29^th – May 27 – LATE State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders

DISTRICT:

STATE:

April 16^th – May 1^st – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $20.00
May 1^st – Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program Application Deadline
May 1^st – Application Deadline for Core Academy 2022
May 1^st – May 5^th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $250.00
May 2^nd – Registration closes 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training
April 16^th – May 2^nd – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Late Registration
May 1^st – May 15^th – Texas 4-H Videography Contest submission
May 1^st – 31^st – Registration Open Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Summer Fishing Skillathon
May 1^st – 30^th – Registration Open Texas 4-H Congress through 4-H Online
April 27^th – May 8^th – TSC Paper Clover Campaign
May 10^th – 12^th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health
May 14^th – 4-H Hood County K9 & Kids and Sharpshooters 3D Archery Tournament in Bluff Dale, TX
May 14^th – 15^th – 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest
May 21^st – 22^nd – 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training in Richmond TX Register via 4-H Online
May 23^rd – 25^th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Summer Camp Las Cruces, New Mexico

NATIONAL:

JUNE

COUNTY:

June 6^th – Recordbooks DUE to the office by 5:00 PM
June 6^th – Project Pins Submission DUE online by 11:59 PM
April 19^th – June 6^th – LATE Major Show Steer Ear Tag Order
June 9^th – Major Show Steer and Heifer Validation at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H
June 14^th – State Fair Lamb and Goat Validation at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H
June 14^th – Maker Station: Home Edition *Details Coming Soon*
June 30^th – Maker Station: Entrepreneurial Edition (Personal Care Edition) *Details Coming Soon*