Extension Educationin Tarrant County

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

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

July 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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4-H Members and Families,

Record Books are due to the Extension Office by Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5 pm. Below are instructions on how to turn in your books this year:

• Please make sure you complete this form Google Form Entry at home before you drop you record book at the Extension Office.
• We will have a plastic bin at the entrance of our office for you to come by and drop off your record book.
• It is strongly recommended that you fill out the Google Form Entry at home before you drop off your book.

**Remember, when you are dropping items off or picking them up from the Extension Office, we will not be able to validate parking. **

Volunteers Needed!

Please let us know if you would be willing to assist in reviewing record books that our 4-H youth have submitted.  Register Here:

We will be meeting at the Tarrant County Extension Office on Thursday, June 4th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch provided). Please let us know by June 2nd.

I will provide an orientation that morning, so if you haven’t judged before, that’s o.k.!

*If you are the parent of a current 4-H’er who is turning in a book, we will put you in a different age division/category that what your youth is submitting.

Our youth work hard on their projects throughout the year and we want to provide encouraging feedback for those that choose to take the next step by filling out a record book to document their experiences.

County 4-H Awards

Criteria-Based Awards

Link to application form.

• The Requirements for Honor Roll or Letterman Awards may be met in one year or over the course of several years. If met over multiple years, it must be while the member is in their current age division.
• If a member has previously received the Honor Roll or Letterman award, they must meet the criteria with all new activities to again be eligible.
• Youth submitting Community Service Awards are NOT required to submit a record book but must complete the application completely and submit logs/records of service.
• Rookie, Honor Roll & Letterman Awards require submission of a 4-H Record book (Due @ Extension Office by June 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.)

Merit-Based Awards

Link to application form.

• Outstanding New Member – Junior (3-5 grades), Intermediate (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12 grades)
• 4-H Achievement – Junior (3-5 grades), Intermediate (6-8 grades), Senior (9-12 grades). Eligible to receive once per age division.
• Danforth – Senior age division (9-12 grades) only. Eligible to receive once in your 4-H career.
• Gold Star – Senior age division (9-12 grades) only. Eligible to receive once in your 4-H career. Applicants must be 15 years old, with 3 years minimum of 4-H membership, completed a minimum of 3 projects, demonstrated leadership, and completed at least 2 4-H record books.

All Merit-Based Awards require Submission of 4-H Record book (Due @ Extension Office by June 1, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.).

All Merit-Based Awards require applicants to attend an interview with a panel of judges (June 29, 2026).

*Candidates who choose to complete their interview virtually will be held to the same standards and expectations as those interviewing in person.

This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining a professional appearance, dressing in appropriate attire, being in a quiet and distraction-free environment, and demonstrating punctuality and preparedness.

Choosing a virtual format does not exempt candidates from any part of the interview evaluation criteria. Virtual interviews will take place during the same timeframe as the in-person interviews on June 29.

**Candidates applying for the ALA Scholarships MUST interview in person.

Gold Star applicants will be required to prepare a short, two-minute speech highlighting their 4-H career. Youth selected to receive the Gold Star will deliver their prepared speech at the County Awards Reception on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Location TBD.

**All County Award Submissions are DUE June 1, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.! *Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the google form and hit “submit”!

Please reach out if you have ANY questions!

Sincerely,

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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Attention 2026 Graduating Seniors!!!!!

Tarrant County 4-H 2026 Graduate and Family:

High school graduation is an exciting moment in the lives of graduates and their families.  As a reminder, each year, Tarrant County 4-H recognizes our graduating seniors and acknowledges the culmination of their many years of hard work, diligence, and dedication.   This year’s recognition event will take place the evening of our year-end Awards Reception – Thursday, July 30.  Be sure and mark this date in your calendar!  More information will be distributed as the reception approaches.

However, we want to begin celebrating each of you, and your amazing accomplishments, sooner verses later!!!  To that end, social media will be utilized to highlight our Tarrant County 4-H graduating seniors.

If you wish to participate in the Social Media announcements, please email the following items to tarrant4hala@gmail.com:  headshot photograph and a short, one-paragraph biography.  This biography* should include the name of your high school and/or 4-H club; number of years you were in 4-H; any officer/leadership roles in 4-H; favorite projects or hobbies; and future plans.  Additionally, you are asked to provide your advice to younger members.   *Please note biography and advice may be edited for space and content.

The RSVP, photo, biography, and advice must be received at tarrant4hala@gmail.com no later than June 15.  

We look forward to your participation in this Social Media event and in the year-end Awards Reception.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu.

##Tarrant 4-H Adult Leader’s Association##

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

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

May 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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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

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

April 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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Good morning,

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

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

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Cattle Showmanship Clinic hosted by Raegan Emmons of Emmons Beefmaster Ranch on Friday May 15th,

pre-register here: https://forms.gle/JkcW7emaxp8cpmv78

Cost is $20 cash payable at the Clinic.

Freestone County Classic Steer and Heifer Jackpot show on Saturday May 16th.

Erin L. Davis

Extension Agent-Ag/NR, Freestone County | p: (903) 389-3436

440 E Main, Box 5 Fairfield TX 75840

erin.davis@ag.tamu.edu | freestone.agrilife.org

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

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

March 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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Good Afternoon,

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

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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