Email log - Tarrant County 4-H - Making the Best Better

I am excited to announce that the 2026 San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholars Scholarship application is now open. Attached is the marketing flyer. The committee created a checklist as a link at the bottom of the page to help prepare youth to fill out the application. I have also included a PDF version of the application to allow the students to gather their information before inputting it online. We will only accept applications submitted through Qualtrics. This scholarship is a great opportunity to help our youth attain post-secondary education.

Please share the flyer, resources, link, and QR code in your blogs, social media, newsletters, emails, and committee meetings. We want to ensure this opportunity is presented to every youth we work with. We will send out more marketing materials later this week and next week.

The link to the application: https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QBXG1yIDOWtXoy

Scholarship Award: Five $15,000 awards distributed over the 4 years at Prairie View A&M University.

Applicant Eligibility:

United States Citizen – scholar will be required to provide proof of citizenship.
Texas high school graduate with college enrollment within two years of high school graduation.
Accepted to enroll at Prairie View A&M University and participate in a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in an approved major (See page 4 for a list of S.A.L.E. acceptable majors).
Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.80 or above on a scale of 4.0.
Minimum Test Scores: SAT- 800 (total score) or ACT- 15 (composite score).
Applicants have demonstrated leadership, community service, and the potential to be successful.
Applicants have demonstrated financial need.
Youth participation in PVAMU 4-H and Youth Development events will get points for 4-H participation.

The application deadline is May 1, 2026

Here are the attachments as links for you to view:
San Antonio Livestock Exposition (1).png

SALE Scholarship Check list.docx

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jordan Peldyak

Tarrant County 4-H

Prairie View A&M University

College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

200 Taylor Street Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1291

Tarrant County 4-H Record Book Training Recording

Posted on February 11, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Below is the Link and Passcode to view the 4-H Record Book Training.

https://pvpanther.zoom.us/rec/share/GTssiY9KoaewsStcSV8YPct1KYqTpQcLof-gQeYCuMJ5YzHxetvXS-upErktQtgb.FbFGomxZz_Jl9F9m

Passcode: fe=e0t#G

Thanks,

Jordan Peldyak

Tarrant County 4-H

Prairie View A&M University

College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

200 Taylor Street Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1291

State Livestock Validation – June 2026

Posted on February 10, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Howdy everyone!

I hope this email finds you doing well. I know we are just getting into the full swing of Stock Show Season, but it is also time to start thinking about getting your 2026 State Validation tags ordered.

Early Tag orders can be ordered February 10 – March 31.

Late Tag orders are April 1 – May 8.

More information is below, please be sure to pay attention to the pricing as a few of them have changed.

For the June validation we will be validating all species, especially those that will be attending the Fall Show run (State Fair of Texas, West Texas Fair, Heart of Texas, etc.). Please keep in mind if your project is State Validated, this qualifies for county validation as well.

Also, keep in mind there are some important facts to keep in mind for State Validations.

Steers:

Are only validated in June for all major shows.

Heifers:

Validation is good for 2 years – unless ownership changes
If ownership changes then the heifer will need to be completely revalidated in the new owner’s name.

Sheep/Goats:

Market Projects validated in June for the Fall 2026 season are validated for the Spring 2027 season if there are no changes (* if TLBA/TGBA tags need to be added after the June validation, then they will need to be completely revalidated in October*)
Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goats roll over validation for 3 years; they do no need to be validated every year. Unless the animal was validated as a whether dam and now has registration papers. Then the animal will need to be completely revalidated.
- Dairy Goats do NOT require State Validations. They require county only.

Swine:

Validations do NOT roll over to the Spring show season

Payment for your tag is due upon ordering. Price for the tag is the price of the tag on the day the order was placed.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET YOUR TAGS ORDERED BY THE DEADLINE. NO TAGS WILL BE ORDER PAST THE ORDER DEADLINE!!!

*********!!!!!!!! SHEEP/ GOAT !!!!!!!!!!*******
Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $25 each (Sheep & Goat Only)
Tags ordered April 1 – May 8 will be $35 each (Sheep & Goat Only)

*********!!!!!!!!! Heifer Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!************
Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $25 each
Tags ordered April 1 – May 8 will be $35 each

*********!!!!!!!!! Steer Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!************
Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $25 each
Tags ordered April 1 – May 8 will be $35 each

********!!!!!!!!!!!!Swine Tag Orders!!!!!!!!!!!*************
Tags ordered February 10 – March 31 will be $20 each
Tags ordered April 1 – May 8 will be $25 each

!!!!!! NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5 PM ON May 8!!!!! (NO EXCEPTIONS)
(Order form will be closed at 5 pm on May 8th)

State Validation – June 2026 – order link

If you have any questions, please be sure to reach out!

Jacklyn Jones – Doyle
Ag & Natural Resources Extension Agent

Tarrant County

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

200 Taylor St. Suite 500

Fort Worth, Tx 76196

Tel: 817.884.1296

Fax: 817.884.1941

jacklyn.jones@ag.tamu.edu

http://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu

https://www.facebook.com/agrilife.tarrant/

http://AgriLifeExtension.tamu.edu

Ads for Sale Catalog

Posted on February 4, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

The deadline to place an Ad in the Sale Catalog is this Friday 2/6/26. This is for Clubs / Chapters or parents wanting to celebrate their seniors!

Click on the link below for the form to place the Ad.

Non-Business Ad Catalog Form 2026

If you have any questions please email Brandi at tcjlasponsors@gmail.com

Thank you,

Laura Howe

TCJLA Secretary

Tarrant County 4-H Newsletter – February 2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Here is your February 2026 Tarrant County Newsletter!!! Click on the link to see important due dates coming up!!!

February 2026 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

County Photography Contest – Contest Entries Now Open

Posted on February 2, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

The Tarrant County 4-H Photography contest is now open until Monday March 2^nd. This year you can enter a maximum of 1 photo per category in your age group. Please use the link below or the QR code on the flyer to see the categories descriptions and to enter your photos.

Seniors with first place photos in each category will qualify to enter the state 4-H photography contest. If you have any questions, please contact the Tarrant County Extension Office.

4-H Photo Contest Google Form

Jordan Peldyak

Tarrant County 4-H

Prairie View A&M University

College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

200 Taylor Street Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1291

Rescheduled Virtual – 4-H Record Book Training

Posted on January 28, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Good morning Tarrant County 4-H,

We have re-scheduled our Tarrant County 4-H Record book Training for Monday February 9^th at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Please save the Zoom link below to attend. Contact the Tarrant County Extension office if you have any questions.

Topic: 4-H Record Book Training

Time: Feb 9, 2026 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://pvpanther.zoom.us/j/99146318406?pwd=2d3JKewbwuFvo9SzguYdXTbsPmBKut.1

Meeting ID: 991 4631 8406

Passcode: 023457

Jordan Peldyak

Tarrant County 4-H

Prairie View A&M University

College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

200 Taylor Street Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76196

817-884-1291

District IV 4-H Record Book Virtual Training

Posted on January 27, 2026 by andrea.amador

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

District IV is holding a virtual 4-H Record Book Training on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Registration will open on February 9, and will close on Feburary 26, 2026, on 4-H Online. See flyer below.

2025-2026 Recordbook Contest