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Dear 4-H Members and Families,
Here is your July 2024 Tarrant County Newsletter!!! Click on the link to see important due dates coming up!!!
July 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
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Dear 4-H families,
Happy Friday Tarrant County 4-H! 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 below 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 500
Fort Worth, TX 76196
817-884-1940
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Dear 4-H Club Managers and Volunteers,
Please complete the 4-H Club Award Application 2024 if you would like to nominate your club for the Honor, Blue Ribbon, or Rising Star club awards. Please remember that only one person, preferably the club manager, should complete the entry.
Application deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024, by 5 pm.
The following are descriptions of the awards:
Club awards will be announced at the Annual County Awards Reception. Check your emails for further information on this event.
Thank you for all that you do for 4-H and the youth of our community.
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
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Dear 4-H Members and Families,
In Tarrant County, we are fortunate to have amazing volunteers who work diligently in support of our 4-H youth. In an effort to provide public recognition, the following awards have been established. A volunteer may receive each award only once.
The nomination deadline is Friday, July 19, 2024, by 5 pm.
Youth and adults are encouraged to submit nominations for the following awards. More than one person can nominate an individual or organization.
Friend of 4-H Award: This award is presented to a group, business, organization, or individual that has contributed to the development of the overall 4-H program in Tarrant County. Adult Awards
Alumni Award: This award recognizes a former 4-Her who continues to support the 4-H program and has made significant contributions in the community in an effort to “Make the Best Better.” Adult Awards
Distinguished Leader Award: Each year, the Distinguished Leader Award recognizes an adult for his/her efforts to improve the 4-H program and make an impact on the 4-H members, not just within the local club, but at the county, district, and state level as well. Adult Awards
I urge you to take a minute and nominate any adult volunteer or organization that makes your 4-H experience complete. The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 19, 2024, by 5 pm.
Awards will be announced at the Annual County Awards Reception. Check your emails for further information on this event.
Thank you for all that you do for 4-H and the youth of our community.
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
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Hello 4-H families and families interested in learning more about animal care and farming. There is a great opportunity to join a camp or class located at Timberview Farmstead in Tarrant County. Camps are already underway or in the next few weeks. The camp on June 18th-21st will be geared towards animal care and livestock showing. See flyer for details of camps, classes, registration and dates. If you have any questions please contact Jordan Peldyak or directly at Timberview Farmstead.
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
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Good morning and Happy Summer!
Timberview Farmstead is a teaching farm in Fort Worth, Texas that values farm-based education, culinary experiences, and community-centric programming! We have a few spots available for our summer camps that start next week! Take a look at the flyer below for more information about the camps that are offered and reserve your child’s spot today!
Special Offer Alert! Get 10% off Week One Summer Camps! Hurry, this limited-time offer expires on Sunday, June 2. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable summer of fun and adventure!!
Register now using the code SUMMER10 at checkout!
*Offer only applies to Little Farmers, ages 3-5, June 6th and Arts and Animals, ages 6-8, June 9th
Lizzy Howe
Director of Farm Operations
& Vocational Learning
Timberview Farmstead
Phone: 325-232-1366
4274 Timberview Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76140
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Dear 4-H families,
They have moved the deadline to sign up for the FREE youth lab virtual college and career camp to June 10th. All that is required is one letter of recommendation! See below to sign up if you are available the week of July 16th! Grades 7th-11th.
Greetings,
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 CEP 4-H Virtual Youth Leadership Lab is open. 2024 Virtual Youth Lab will be July 16-19, 2024. The link to registration is on the attached flyer, as well as below.
The Youth Lab summer program reaches underserved teens in 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grades from throughout the State of Texas. The 4-H and Youth Development Unit of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University hosts the virtual camp to introduce young people to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers in agriculture. There are two overarching goals of this program:
1.) to increase the likelihood of youth from historically under-served/ underrepresented populations to pursue enrollment in post-secondary education
2.) to provide an awareness of and encourage interest to pursue careers in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) careers. These goals are parallel to the mission of S.A.L.E., Inc. by focusing on educating and developing the youth of Texas for careers in agriculture.
This year’s theme is “Bee the Change” and will focus on pollinators. The agenda for this program is set up with fun, exciting, and educational activities filled with guest speakers, virtual field trips, hands on activities and more.
If you have youth that would be interested in applying, please follow the link https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88Sw0AxUyz7qxo2 or scan the QR code on the flyer to apply by end of day May 19, 2024. There is one recommendation letter required.
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
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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 6th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch provided).
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.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
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 | f: (817) 884-194
kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu
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4-H Members and Families,
Help contribute to the State 4-H community service project! Our district is tasked with bringing dry pet food (Dog or Cat). Bring it to our CYC meeting on Monday or drop by the office through Friday, May 24th! 4-H’ers Kaden G. & Sammie D. encourage your participation and are going to help coordinate delivery to College Station!
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 | f: (817) 884-1941
kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu
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4-H Members and Families,
Attention 2024 Graduating Seniors!!!!!
Tarrant County 4-H 2024 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 25. 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 tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu: 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*. The RSVP, photo, biography, and advice must be received at tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu no later than May 31. *Please note: biography and advice may be edited for space and content.
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.
Teresa Womble, Volunteer
Coordinator, Graduating Senior Recognition