Sent,  4-Hers, TCJLS Validation dates have been set.  This is for animals that were not State Validated.  If you State Validated, then you are good for TCJLS and do not have to participate in this validation. If you are showing Dairy Goats, wethers or does, you will need to make sure your animal makes this validation.  Other species to be validated for TCJLS at this time will include: Cattle, swine, sheep, goats and horses.  Cattle, swine, sheep & goats need to be present at validation so a tag… Read More →

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, A great opportunity is coming up in January to promote 4-H and your clubs! We will once again be marching in a group in the Fort Worth Stock Show Parade. This year’s parade takes place Saturday, January 18, 2025, parade begins at 11am. This is a great event that counts as community service for the 4-H members that march, and parents are encouraged to participate as well. Register Here  to march in the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show Parade.  The deadline to register is Friday,… Read More →

Sent,  Attention 4-H Club/Groups with Garden Projects Texas 4-H has a garden contest program called “Grow Texas.” This is an individual or team contest for those clubs or groups that have garden projects. Categories included Organic gardens, Container gardens, raised bed gardens and row gardens. Deadline to register is November 30th. Please contact the Tarrant County Extension office for more details. Jordan Peldyak Tarrant County 4-H Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 200 Taylor Street Suite 500 Fort Worth, TX 76196 817-884-1940  

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, Here is your November 2024 Tarrant County Newsletter!!!  Click on the link to see all important due dates coming up!!! November 2024 Tarrant County 4-H Newsletter Kate Marshall Tarrant County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 200 Taylor Street, Suite 500 Fort Worth, TX 76196 p: (817) 884-1553 kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu  

Sent,  Attention Tarrant County 4-H members! The 4-H Talent showcase is earlier this year than normal. We will be having the 4-H Talent showcase on Thursday December 12th at the Meadowbrook United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Below is the updated categories to participate in this year, along with the registration for the Talent showcase. This is a fun evening for everyone and don’t worry if this is your first time we always want 4-Hers to come share a fun talent with us with no pressure. We will… Read More →

Sent,  Good Morning Tarrant County 4-H! I am excited to share award winning chef Tim Love of the Fort Worth Stock yards and his foundation the Holland collective have offered to provide the Boot drive for all 4-H members interested in receiving gently used boots FREE of charge to Tarrant County 4-H members or groups. The boots are limited to the first 50 members that sign up or by the deadline to register of December 2nd. There is a possibility that more than 50 boots will be available… Read More →

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, See flyer below with information on the Dairy Goat Youth Showmanship Clinic on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Posse at 1300 FM 1821, Mineral Wells, TX 76068.  

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, See flyer below for more information on the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Training. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Texas 4-H scholarships and how to apply. Jordan Peldyak Tarrant County 4-H Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 200 Taylor Street Suite 500 Fort Worth, TX 76196 817-884-1940  

Sent,  Good morning 4-Hers, It is that time of year again, time to get entered for Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, San Angelo, and Austin.  The work sheets have been placed in the Google folder; the access link is below.  However, as of right now Austin has not posted their worksheets yet, so please be sure to keep checking back for those. You are more than welcome to bring your entries to the office at any time between now and November 5th.  We will be having an entry… Read More →

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, I am pleased to announce the upcoming Erath County Cowboy Showdown Buckle Blowout Jackpot Show, taking place in Stephenville, TX, on November 16th and 17th, 2024. This year, we are thrilled to feature an outstanding panel of judges. We are also offering VIP parking for both days and layover accommodations available on Friday night. If you or your 4-H families have any questions, please feel free to reach out via email or contact me directly on my cell. Looking forward to a… Read More →