Extension Educationin Tarrant County

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Below are the links for the application and the rules for the 2026 scholarship.

2026 TAGSCO_Application_PDF

TAgSCo Rules 2026 PDF

Thanks

Tanner Smith

Arlington High School

Ag Science Teacher/FFA Advisor

tsmith32@aisd.net

682-867-6542

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Good afternoon Tarrant County 4-H,

The Tarrant County 4-H Record Book Training will now be held virtually only now instead of in-person at the Tarrant County Extension office on Monday January 26^th at 6:30 PM. Please plan to join online at the Zoom link below if you wish to attend the meeting at 6:30 PM on Monday January 26^th. We will record the training for those who cannot attend. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Record book training link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/j/98821308626?pwd=2KeYbouPnPOWNLXT7nG2XnyPyCAatR.1

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

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

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

January 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

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Happy new year!

Please save the date for Monday January 26^th at 6:30 PM at the Tarrant County Extension office 200 Taylor Street Suite 500 Fort Worth, TX,  for the Tarrant County 4-H Record Book training. Learn how to complete a record book and what changes have been made this year!

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

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Dear 4-H’ers,

For those of you competing in the Tarrant County Junior Livestock and Project Shows, your eligibility forms are due to the office no later than Monday, February 2^nd.

• When filling it out please put the specific date and show(s) you are participating in. I won’t be signing forms that just list “TCJLS” in the Name of Activity section.

Below is the link where you will find the form and instructions. Please let us know if you have questions!

eligibility_form_25-26

Miss Kate

Kate Marshall, M.S.

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

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Show Your Spirit with New Apparel!

We’ve launched brand-new online stores for two of our most popular programs:

Texas AgRobotics – Store is open now and closes January 9.  [Order LINK

  Agrobotics Apparel Flyer 2025

Texas 4-H Photography – Store is open now and closes January 4. [Order LINK]

 Photo Tshirt Flyer 2025

Proceeds support these programs, so every purchase makes a difference!  The attached flyers include both a link and QR code for easy access. Orders will be processed and shipped by CC Creations in College Station—get your gear before the deadline!

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4-H Night at NASA – Registration Now Open! On 4-H Online

Blast off into an unforgettable experience March 7-8!  Registration opened today on 4-HOnline and closes January 15.  See email sent on 12/9/25 for full details. Detailed overview:  LINK

Don’t miss this chance for your youth to explore the wonders of space!

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Aperture Academy – Photography Camp

Calling all budding photographers!  Next summer, join us for Aperture Academy, a hands-on camp designed for beginners to learn the basics of photography in a fun, interactive environment.

• Dates:  July 6-10, 2026
• Location:  Texas 4-H Conference Center
• Registration:  LINK
• Limited Spots:  Only 25 campers (3 already filled!)
• Promotional flyer attached.

Aperture Academy

Secure your spot today.  This camp will fill up fast!

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Texas 4-H Amateur Photography Contest

Once again, we are hosting an amateur contest that is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth and adults.  Proceeds will benefit the Texas 4-H Photography program’s international travel.

Amateur Photo Contest

• Rules and Entry:  LINK
• Registration open from December 15 through January 31.
• Promotional flyer attached.

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JMP Training Expansion – Coming in 2026-2027

Due to increased participation and demand, we will be expanding our Junior Master Photographer trainings next fall.  We will continue to host JMP 1 and 2 in Dallas during September and December.  In addition, we are adding a second training location (both workshops on one weekend) in Kerrville November 7-8, 2026.  So, mark your calendars for these dates and locations:

• Dallas JMP 1 – September 26, 2026
• Kerrville JMP 1/2 – November 7-8, 2026
• Dallas JMP 2 – December 5, 2026

For information on the steps required to become a JMP or Ambassador, please refer to this document.  This expansion will also help us increase our JMP and Ambassador ranks, further enabling us to help grow the photography program.  Registration for these workshops will take place after the start of the new 4-H year.  More details will be shared in the summer.

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Here is your December 2025 Tarrant County Newsletter!!! Click on the link to see important due dates coming up!!!

December 2025 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

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Good morning Tarrant County 4-H!

Im excited to open up the registration to the “All in Holiday Boot Drive” again for Tarrant County 4-H members and groups that would like to receive a new pair of cowboy boots this year!

The sign up for the event will start now Monday November 10^th at 8:30 am and close on Friday December 5^th at 4:00 PM. This year they can sponsor 100 pairs of boots so we will have the registration open until the registration meets 100 or the date of December 5^th which ever comes first. If you sign up please plan to be at the event on Tuesday December 16^th at 6:30 PM at Tannahills Tavern & Music Hall at 122 E. Exchange Ave. Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76164 in the Fort Worth Stock yards.

Attendance is required for you to receive the boots so only sign up if you plan to attend! After you sign up you will receive a reminders about the event when it gets closer to the event. The sign up link is below and on the QR code on the flyer. This year we will also require a media release flyer to be uploaded as a requirement. If you have any questions please contact the Tarrant County Extension office.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/HjgXXEt3qZozkacD8

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

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Here is your November 2025 Tarrant County Newsletter!!!  Click on the link to see all important due dates coming up!!!

November 2025 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

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Good morning Tarrant County 4-H!

Im excited to share that Tim Love and his Foundation are going to sponsor the “All in Holiday Boot Drive” again for Tarrant County 4-H members and groups that would like to receive a new pair of cowboy boots this year! The sign up for the event will start on Monday November 10^th at 8:30 am and close on Friday December 5^th at 4:00 PM.

This year they can sponsor 100 pairs of boots so we will have the registration open until the registration meets 100 or the date of December 5^th which ever comes first.

If you sign up please plan to be at the event on Tuesday December 16^th at 6:30 PM at Tannahills Tavern & Music Hall at 122 E. Exchange Ave. Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76164 in the Fort Worth Stock yards. Attendance is required for you to receive the boots so only sign up if you plan to attend!

Please mark your calendars for next Monday November 10^th for the registration to be released for you to sign up. After you sign up you will receive a reminders about the event when it gets closer to the event.  If you have any questions please contact the Tarrant County Extension office.

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