Author Archives: ana.murillo
Youth Track – Beef Cattle Short Course
Sent This information is on behalf of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Beef Cattle, Good afternoon, The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course youth track program is open to students ages 13-18 and is a great opportunity for youth to learn about beef cattle. The program will feature hands on classes in live cattle evaluation, beef quality demonstrations, beef carcass competition, grilling demonstration, TAMU Veterinary School tour and many more. Youth track participants will also receive the 600+ page proceedings, ticket to the Famous Texas Aggie Prime Rib Dinner… Read More →
Fall Fairs
Sent Dear 4-H Members and Families, It is time for registration for the upcoming fall fairs. In order for youth to participate in the Youth Livestock Shows and Youth Contests at the fairs they must be active members in 4-H and register through the County Extension Agent. The four fairs that we will be registering for in the coming weeks are:
Awards Banquet
Sent Dear 4-H Members and Families, Please see the attached invitation for the Tarrant County Awards Banquet that takes place Friday, August 3rd at 7 p.m. We will again meet at the Tarrant County Resource Connection at 2300 Circle Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76119. Light refreshments will be served. Please use the R.S.V.P. form so that we can plan accordingly. We will also be collecting photos for the slide show. You can upload slides in the R.S.V.P. form or email them to Ana at ana.murillo@ag.tamu.edu. I look forward… Read More →
NCHA Judging Contest
Sent This information is on behalf of Jennifer Zoller, Howdy, Attached you will find a flyer for the 2018 judging contest hosted by the National Cutting Horse Association November 30 – December 1st in Fort Worth. This has been a strictly collegiate contest in previous years, but this year NCHA is including youth! This is an excellent learning opportunity and NCHA has some great prizes including scholarship money, buckles, trophies and more. Please pass this info along to any horse judging teams in your county that might be… Read More →
East Texas Goat clinic for Youth and Adults
Sent This information is on behalf of Robert Grant-Morris County, This is an excellent opportunity for families that are wanting to learn about raising and showing goats. Goat Clinic
Glen Rose 4-H Jackpot
Did not send This information is on behalf of Janna Reynolds, SAVE THE DATE!! The Glen Rose 4-H Club will be hosting the 4th Annual Jackpot Show on SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 at Oakdale Park in Glen Rose, TX. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Please share with your 4-H families and any others who may be interested. Jackpot Show Flyer 2018 Thank you,
Junior Master Gardener Training
Sent This information is on behalf of Janet Laminack, If you have volunteers or teachers in your county who are interested in implementing Learn, Grow, Eat and Go or other garden-based programs, please encourage them to attend this upcoming training. These programs are great opportunities for inter-disciplinary programming at the county level and can also be supported by BLT and Healthy Texas.
National FilmFest 4-H Update
Sent Dear Artists, Creators, and Storytellers, Please see the attached flier and share with your networks, both youth and professional. The roster for FilmFest 4-H has been finalized at long last, and I?m thrilled with the exciting program we are able to offer! Wolves, special effects makeup, virtual reality, authentic scriptwriting, short films, and documentary filmmaking?if you know of any other youth development program in the world offering this combination of opportunities in three days, I encourage you to enroll immediately.
Fall Ranchers Leasing Workshops
Sent This information is on behalf of Marilyn Frenzel, Free Ranchers Leasing Workshops FALL EVENTS September 7, 2018 College Station, TX The Brazos Center 12:00-4:00pm Lunch Included
11th Annual Maroon & White Goat Sale – Sunday, July 22nd in Bryan
Did not send This information is on behalf of Cullen D. Tittle, Howdy! The Brazos Valley Small Ruminant Committee (BVSRC) will be conducting the 11th Annual Maroon & White Goat Sale on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Brazos County EXPO Complex (5827 Leonard Road, Bryan Texas). Viewing will begin at 1pm with the sale following at 2:30pm. Consignors include: Chandler Show Goats, LaCopa Show Goats, Evans Livestock, Hutto Livestock, Sebesta Show Goats, Rutherford Show Goats, Double X Livestock, Ripley Show Goats, Finke Show Goats, 10 T Ranch,… Read More →