Fort Bend 4-H Weekly (1/19-1/25/26)

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Fort Bend 4-H Weekly

Monday, January 19th-Sunday, January 25th, 2026

What’s going on this week? 

 

Monday, January 19th

OFFICE CLOSED

Pitch It. Print It. Profit Workshop Registration Opens (Closes Feb. 20th)

Saturday, February 28th, 2026, 9am-5pm at FBC Extension Office (1402 Band Rd., Roseberg, TX 77471)

Youth ages 9 to 17 Entrepreneurship Workshop: Youth will design, create, print, and learn how to sell custom products while learning core business skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Cash, Check, Money Order: Contact Family & Community Health Department for instructions at (281) 342-3034. Electronic Payments via Eventbrite (additional fees apply) please go to: Eventbrite

 

Friday, January 23rd

Shooting Sports Certification Training Registration Opens (closes March 1st)

Date: March 6th-7th, 2026 at Texas 4-H Conference Center (Brownwood, TX)

Price: Early bird (before Feb. 16th): $125, Late (February 17th- March 1st): $150

Includes Adult Leader/Coach, Assistant Coach-Adult (18-20), Assistant Coach- Youth (14-18)

Register via http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/

 

Ongoing

 

Academic Eligibility Request (Must be enrolled in 4-H Online for the 2025-2026 Year)

More Information/Request Here

 

 

2026 County 4-H Roundup: Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Open to approved/active FBC 4-H Clover Kids (K-2nd) and FBC 4-H Club Members (3rd-12th). Contests, workshops, and lunch!

Contests include Fashion Show, Livestock Skillathon, Educational Presentation, Photography, Consumer Decision Making and More!)

 

Best of 2025 Photo Contest (1/1/2026-1/31/2026)

Upload your best photos ($1 per photo upload) for a chance to be featured in our 2026 calendar and/or win belt buckle!

Categories are open for both youth and adults! This contest is not limited to Fort Bend County residents! Be sure to vote for your favorite photo ($1 per vote)! Winners announced February 3rd, 2026.

https://www.gogophotocontest.com/fortbend4-h

FBC 4-H Texas A&M Pecan Sale at FBC Extension Office (1402 Band Rd, STE 100: Rosenberg, TX 77471) (Ongoing)

$5 per 3oz pack OR $20 for 5-3oz packs

Pecans available for purchase/pick up at FBC Extension Office during business hours (M-Fri, 8am-5pm)

FBC 4-H is selling pecans grown by faculty/staff in the Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M Pecan Orchard!

Pay via check or cash at FBC Extension Office or pay via card/electronically HERE: Fort Bend County 4-H Shop

 

Refashion Retreat 2026 Registration through Feb 19th, 2026

February 27th-March 1st, 2026 at Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, TX

Refashion retreat is a unique opportunity for youth in the fashion project to let their creative juices flow as they create new things from old. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Register Here

 

4-H Project Prom Campaign (Collection deadline Wednesday, April 1st, 2026)

We are inviting all 4-H clubs to participate by donating gently used or new prom dresses. Through this campaign, 4-H members have the opportunity to serve their community while supporting an important milestone in the lives of fellow youth.

How Your Club Can Participate

  • Collect gently used or new prom dresses (all sizes and styles welcome)
  • Host a club or community dress drive
  • Encourage members to promote the campaign at school or within their community
  • Count participation toward community service hours and 4-H record books

Contact Leticia Hardy at lvrolland@ag.tamu.edu or 281-342-3034 for any questions.

 

Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship (Open through February 15th, 2026)

About – Texas 4-H Foundation

Scholarship Training/Resources

January 2026 Fort Bender 4-H Newsletter

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Willa Williams, CEA 4-H Youth Development at willa.williams@ag.tamu.edu.

For any questions concerning Major Shows, Validation, or Livestock/Agriculture 4-H projects, please contact Rowdy Sandoval, CEA AG/NR at rowdy.sandoval@ag.tamu.edu.

For any questions concerning school outreach or the Family Community Health projects, please contact Priscilla Ofori at priscilla.ofori@ag.tamu.edu

SAVE THE DATE! 3rd Annual Summer Shoot-Out

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SAVE THE DATE!

Save the Date! Our 3rd Annual Summer Shoot-Out will be held Friday, May 29th-30th, 2026, and yes, we will have an Archery contest AND a new .22 Rifle contest!
As usual, our Shoot-Out Fundraiser is open to youth and adults across Texas! Stay tuned for registration opening February 1st, 2026!

Shooting Sports Coach Training (Brownwood, TX) (March 6-7, 2026)

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Shooting Sports Coach Certification Training

Who is eligible? This training is open to any eligible potential coaches statewide.

Each discipline will be available PENDING available instructors and minimum needed number of participants. If a discipline is not available or cancelled, registered attendees will be refunded or allowed to select a different discipline.

Where is the training held? Texas 4-H Conference Center (5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX 76801)
325-784-5482
**And an online portion

When will it be? March 6-7, 2026 (Friday-Saturday)
• Training begins at 2:00 pm on March 7th.
• Tentatively, events early afternoon on March 8th.

How much does it cost?

  • Early bird (before Feb. 16th): $125
  • Late (February 17th- March 1st): $150
  • An online “Green Injection” training is required before attending. This training is $20 and the link will be sent to you when you register for this event.
  • Lodging is available for an additional cost:
    • Hotel-style lodging: $110/room/night
    • Dormitory-style lodging: $40/person/night

Registration details:

  • Register via the Texas 4-H Center’s registration website: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ (NOT 4-H Connect)
  • Registration will open January 23rd and close March 1st.
  • Registration includes meals and course materials

Additional details:

  • Only one discipline certification (archery, pistol, rifle or shotgun) is obtainable per participant at this training
  • Tentative schedule, what to bring list, and release forms can be found on the 4-H Center website and will be sent to each participant in a confirmation e-mail.
  • Please Note: Even though registration will be done through the 4-H Center Registration System, all participants still MUST have an ACTIVE Profile in 4-H Online and have passed the Background Check PRIOR to participating in the training. (This will be checked!- NO EXCEPTIONS)
  • Please refer to the participant letter at the end of this document. You will also receive it in the confirmation e-mail.

SS Coach Training – Promotion Letter- 2026

Please Note:

  • This registration takes place through the 4-H Center Registration Site, NOT 4-H Online.
    • With that being said, all participants at the training MUST have an active profile through 4-H Online to meet 4-H Volunteer requirements.
  • In addition to registering and participating in the full training, all participants must complete an online 4-H Green Injection Training.

 

  • After registering for the event, the 4-H Center will send you participant information which includes a tentative schedule, a list of what to bring, and instructions for the Green Injection.

 

  • For questions about registering or available lodging, please contact the Texas 4-H Conference Center at 325-784-5482.

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Friday- March 6th, 2026

1:00 pm – Participant Check In

2:00 pm – Discipline Trainings

6:00 pm – Dinner

7:00 pm – Training Continue

 

Saturday – March 7th, 2026

7:30 am – Breakfast

8:00 am – Discipline Trainings

Noon – Lunch

1pm – Review and Testing

 

Note: This is a TENTATIVE agenda and is subject to change and pending progress of individual shooting discipline groups.  It is possible that a group may need to go later than others.

 

 

 

2026 County Roundup: LATE REGISTRATION

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 2026 County Roundup: LATE REGISTRATION THROUGH 2/5/2026

Late Registration for 2026 County Roundup is NOW open! Register now through 2/5/26 at 5pm!

2026 County Roundup: Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Fort Bend County Extension Office (1402 Band Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77471)

Late Registration Fee: $30

Didn’t get a chance to sign up for County Roundup? Late Registration has reopened for a limited number of events including:

  • Science Fair Poster
  • Public Speaking
  • Talent Showcase
  • Livestock Skillathon
  • Consumer Decision Making
  • Sumobots (Robotics)
  • Food Show and more!

Register Here: Late Registration – Fort Bend County 4-H Roundup

Questions? Email fortbend4h@ag.tamu.edu or call 281-342-3034.

4-H Project Prom Campaign: Dress with Confidence

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Hello 4-H Families, Club Managers, and Leaders,

 

We are excited to officially kick off the 4-H Project Prom Campaign: Dress with Confidence, a countywide community service initiative supporting students in our community who may need assistance securing prom attire.

We are inviting all 4-H clubs to participate by donating gently used or new prom dresses. Through this campaign, 4-H members have the opportunity to serve their community while supporting an important milestone in the lives of fellow youth.

 

Why This Campaign Matters:

Prom is a memorable experience for many students, and access to formal attire should not be a barrier. This campaign helps ensure students can attend prom feeling confident and supported, while reinforcing the values of service, leadership, and generosity that define 4-H.

 

4-H Project Alignment:

The Project Prom Campaign supports:

  • Community service and civic engagement
  • The 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project
  • Sustainability and clothing stewardship
  • Youth leadership and teamwork

 

How Your Club Can Participate

  • Collect gently used or new prom dresses (all sizes and styles welcome)
  • Host a club or community dress drive
  • Encourage members to promote the campaign at school or within their community
  • Count participation toward community service hours and 4-H record books

 

Thank you for helping us make a positive impact and for continuing to live the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better.”

Together, we can help ensure every student has the opportunity to shine on prom night.

 

If you have questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out at lvrolland@ag.tamu.edu or 281-342-3034

 

Sincerely,

 

Leticia Hardy, MS

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Fort Bend County

CEA – Family & Community Health

1402 Band Road, Suite 100

Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Phone: 281-342-3034

It is never too late to be what you might have been…   ” George Eliot”

Show Poultry Clinic (NEW DATE)

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Show Poultry Clinic

Presentation by: Excel Show Poultry Ambassador, Keith Staggs

 

Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2026

Location: Needville Youth Fair Building (13625 Highway 36, Needville, TX 77461)

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Show Poultry Nutrition
  • Show Poultry Health and Disease Management
  • Show Poultry Selection
  • Show Poultry Housing

PLEASE RSVP AT 979-742-3317

FREE TO ALL 4-H, FFA MEMBERS, AG TEACHERS, AND COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS

Sponsored by: Damon Farm and Ranch, Ful-O-Pep, and 4-H Livestock Producers

Best of 2025 Photo Contest

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Have a noteworthy photo from 2025? Want to gain a belt buckle, bragging rights, and a chance to be featured in the Fort Bend County 4-H Ambassadors’ 2026 Calendar?

Submit your photo to the Best of 2025 Photo Contest 1/1/2026-1/31/2026 ($1 per photo entry)! This contest is open to everyone, regardless of whether you’re a Fort Bend County resident. Winners are decided via a social vote; want to vote for your favorite photos? $1 per vote!

Enter/Vote Here: Fort Bend County 4-H | Best of 2025 Photography Contest

Submission Categories

  1. Adult (Ages 18+)

  2. Senior (Ages 15 – 17)

  3. Intermediate (Ages 9 – 14)

  4. Junior (Ages 8 and under)

 

Prizes

  • 1st Place (per category): Custom Belt Buckle

  • 2nd Place (per category): Ribbon

  • 3rd Place (per category): Ribbon

 

So, we will award 4 buckles in total, and 8 ribbons in total.

Eligibility:
  • All photos must be taken by the entrant in 2025.
  • Submissions must be uploaded by the entrant or their parent/guardian (only if entrant is under 18).
  • Entrants do not need to reside in Fort Bend County or the USA.

FBC 4-H Pet Food Drive

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Donate to the FBC 4-H Pet Food Drive!

Support Fort Bend County 4-H in their mission to provide Senior Citizens in Fort Bend County with food and treats for their cats and dogs!

Please bring unopened food/treats for cats and dogs (under 7lbs) to the FBC Extension Office (1402 Band Rd, Suite 100; Rosenberg, TX 77471) during normal business hours (M-FRI, 8AM-5PM) or to our Donation Days.

Donate at FBC Extension Office through Monday, December 15th, 2025

Donation Day: Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 9am-11am at Rosenberg Tractor Supply

Can’t drop off food? Please consider sending monetary donations online via Zeffy! All proceeds will be used to buy pet food!

Zeffy Donation Link

FBC 4-H Texas A&M Pecan Sale

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Like pecans and all things Texas A&M? Support FBC 4-H’s Pecan Sale Fundraiser (proceeds to benefit FBC 4-H youth)!
All pecans are grown by faculty/staff in the Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M Pecan Orchard!
Pecans can be picked up/purchased from the FBC Extension Office (1402 Band Rd, Suite 100; Rosenberg, TX 77471) during business hours (M-Fri, 8am-5pm)
Pay via check, cash, and/or card! $5 per 3oz pack or $20 for 5-3oz packs!
Sale while supplies last!

Kids In the Kitchen: Holiday Edition

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Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Time: 10am-1pm

Location: FBC Extension Office (1402 Band Rd., Rosenberg, TX 77471)

Price: $20 per youth

Open to ALL youth, ages 8-17!

Register Here: Kids in the Kitchen – Holiday Edition

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE THE WAIVER AND SUBMIT DURING CHECK-IN: management_form_all_waiver_25_26

Get into the holiday spirit with a fun, hands-on cooking workshop designed just for youth! Kids in the Kitchen: Holiday Edition gives young chefs the chance to build confidence in the kitchen, learn essential cooking and food safety skills, and prepare two delicious (and healthier!) holiday appetizers they can recreate at home.

This festive workshop offers a safe, engaging, and educational environment for kids to explore creativity through cooking.

Kids will:

  • Learn basic kitchen skills
  • Practice safe food handling and preparation techniques
  • Create two simple, tasty, and healthier holiday appetizers
  • Explore ingredient swaps and alternatives that boost nutrition
  • Enjoy a fun, festive cooking environment led by Extension staff

Whether your child is brand-new to cooking or already loves spending time in the kitchen, this workshop is a great way to build skills, make memories, and celebrate the season!