Fort Bend 4-H Weekly (1/19-1/25/26)
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)
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.
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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Adult (Ages 18+)
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Senior (Ages 15 – 17)
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Intermediate (Ages 9 – 14)
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Junior (Ages 8 and under)
Prizes
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1st Place (per category): Custom Belt Buckle
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2nd Place (per category): Ribbon
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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
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!
FBC 4-H Texas A&M Pecan Sale
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!
