Dear 4-H Members and Families, Here is your September 2024 Tarrant County Newsletter!!!  Click on the link to see important due dates coming up!!! September 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 | f: (817) 884-1941 kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu  

Sent,  Good morning, Tarrant County 4-H Families! We hope you will be able to join us for an exciting event. The PBR (Pro Bull Riding) Team, “The Rattlers” will be hosting a 4-H Night on Saturday, September 28th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. In the attached flyer, you will find a QR code for a discounted ticket rate. With the purchase of an adult ticket at $22 you will be able to get a youth ticket & special youth t-shirt for free! We believe there will also… Read More →

Sent,  Calling all Adult Volunteers! Could you donate some of your time/talents to help the youth of Tarrant County? We are seeking volunteers to attend our FCH (Family & Community Health) and ANR (Ag & Natural Resources) coalition meetings. We would like for each club to send at least 1 representative for both meetings. The meetings will take place at our office at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29th. These groups will: Identify topics/resources needed to support the 4-H program Help to plan educational opportunities with the FCH… Read More →

Sent, Dear 4-Her’s, The date has been set for our Tarrant County Food Challenge Contest! Please save Tuesday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. Please note: Teams MUST participate at the county contest to qualify for Districts. The contest will be held at the Extension Office. Link to register: https://forms.gle/a818VZdPD8XbzEHC8 2024-2025 Food Challenge Guidelines: food show challenge guidelines 24-25.pdf (tamu.edu) Registrations must be received no later than Tuesday, September 3rd at 5 p.m.  Contact us with questions! Kate Marshall, M.S. Tarrant County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development… Read More →

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, Here is your August 2024 Tarrant County Newsletter!!!  Click on the link to see all important due dates coming up!!! August 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 | f: (817) 884-1941 kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu  

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, Junior Master Photographer Workshops Below are the details for both trainings.  Please note that these will not be offered at any other dates or locations during the 4-H year. JMP Workshop I Date:                     Saturday, September 21 Times:                  8 AM to 4:30 PM Fee:                      $50 Location:             Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX Age divisions:     Intermediate and Senior Registration:      Opens on 4HOnline August 30 and closes September 15DSLR Camera Required (some will be available… Read More →

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, Support Tarrant County 4-H with a new pair of socks! Please share! The Texas 4-H Foundation is super excited to announce that we have partnered with Bloom Socks for a Back-to-School Sock Bash Fundraiser! This fundraiser will run from August 5th – September 15th $5 from every pair of socks sold will go directly to your county! On the order form, each customer will select which county they are supporting At the end of the fundraiser, the money each county earns from… Read More →

Sent, Good morning! I know school has not started yet, but I am trying to get ahead of the curve for the Fall Validation Tag orders as well as for orders of turkeys for the 2025 TCJLS show.  I am opening the order links 10 days earlier this year than normal, to give you some extra time to visit with your students.  However, please adhere to the deadlines listed below for all the species this order.  These are hard deadlines as I am giving you all the time… Read More →

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, Please Join us as we celebrate the 4-H Youth of Tarrant County and acknowledge their achievements for the 2023-2024 year. See invitation below. RSVP by July 18, 2024. Use the QR code below or click on link: RSVP Here

Sent,  Dear 4-H Members and Families, Attention 4-Hers! Prairie View A&M University is having an invitational state photography contest for Junior and intermediate members. If you would like to enter a photo or photos their will be gift card prizes for the winners. Due date July 15th. See flyer for details or register and upload photos here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc4r1Z1WGw1Q…/viewform If you have any questions please contact Jordan Peldyak Jordan.Peldyak@ag.tamu.edu. Jordan Peldyak Tarrant County 4-H Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 200 Taylor Street Suite… Read More →