Extension Educationin Tarrant County

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Dear 4-H Families,

4-H Day at the Capitol is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Registration is currently open on 4-H Online. Please see flyer below for more details. This event is open to all age divisions (junior-Senior) but registration is limited, so be sure to claim your spot quickly.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,Megan

Megan (Logan) Duet, M.S.

Extension Program Specialist II – 4-H Youth Development – Leadership & Citizenship

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Email: mmlogan@ag.tamu.edu

Phone: (830) 988-6146

Physical Address:

1470 William D. Fitch Parkway

College Station, TX 77845

Mailing Address:

2473 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843-2473

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Dear 4-H Families,

I am excited to announce that the 2025 San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholars Scholarship application is now open. Attached you will find the marketing flyer. The committee created a checklist 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 the 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 Sciences 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, 2025

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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 Families,

4H and FFA programs here is the link to sign up for the welding contest, please fill out the form for all the students that will be attending so we are able to get a head count for the contest location that we will be having it at. It will be held at ArcLab, 2821 Cullen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107.

We need this info back by Monday 1/27/25

We will have the following Divisions

Division 1 – Less than 1 year of welding

Division 2 – 1-2 years of welding

Division 3 – 3-4 years of welding

Division 1 will do a 2F stick.

Division 2 will do a 3F vertical up MIG and  3F vertical stick.

Division 3 will do a Pipe Weld on Flat Plate with Stick ( will also have to read blueprints with welding symbols to set up the test weld) , they will also have to cut out a circle in a piece of plate using oxygen/acetylene torch. 

Google Form:  2025 TCJLS Welding Contest Sign Up

Fill out the form if your chapter will be participating in the welding contest on Thursday, February 20 or Friday, February 21, 2025 Please keep in mind only school checks or cash, no money order, credit card, or personal checks will be accepted. Contest cost is $5. Division 1 will do a 2F stick. Division 2 will do a 3F vertical up MIG and 3F vertical stick. Division 3 will do a Pipe Weld on Flat Plate with Stick ( will also have to read Blue prints with welding symbols to set up test weld) , they will also have to cut out a circle in a piece of plate using oxygen/acetylene torch.

Philip Davenport

Agriculture/FFA | Arlington Heights High School

Fort Worth Independent School District

817.815.1000 | Philip.Davenport@fwisd.org

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Hello 4-H families,

February 11^th through 15^th the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is having an engineer week. If you would like to have a table or join a group to promote 4-H STEM projects and robotics please feel free to contact Catherine at efw4h.robotics@gmail.com. Below are the details for the event.

We are excited to invite you to join us for Engineers Week at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, a celebration of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving designed to inspire the next generation of engineers! This family-friendly event will take place from February 11 to February 15 and will feature engaging activities, interactive exhibits, and opportunities to showcase the exciting world of engineering to young minds.

As a vendor, you will have a unique platform to connect with families and children by presenting hands-on activities, demonstrations, or products that highlight engineering concepts and innovations.

Event Details:

• Dates: 2/11/2025 – 2/15/2025 (**Saturday, February 15 will be “Girls in Engineering Day”)
• Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Location: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St. Fort Worth, Texas 76107
• Theme: Design Your Future

Vendor Participation Includes:

• A designated station to showcase your products, services, or interactive demonstrations
• Opportunities to engage with children and families through STEM-focused activities
• Collaboration with other vendors and organizations passionate about engineering and education
• Promoting your business while inspiring young innovators

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 Families,

This a reminder for those of you participating in the Tarrant County Junior Livestock and Project Show to submit your eligibility forms to our office no later than Monday, February 17.  

2024-2025 Declaration of Eligibility Form

When filling out the form please be specific when listing “Name of Activity”.

• Put the individual show(s) you are involved in (ex. Rabbit Show, Poultry Show, etc.).
• I will not be signing forms that only have “TCJLS” listed in the name of activity.

Also, just a friendly reminder that we only submit forms asking for an excused absence for the days you are actually participating.

Please let us know 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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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

We are pleased to announce that we are once again hosting Texas 4-H Night at NASA.  This is a unique overnight program held at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.  It is scheduled for March 1-2 and is open to all junior, intermediate, and senior 4-H members along with their parent/guardian.  Youth will learn about space exploration and take part in hands-on STEM activities.  All of the details about the program can be found in the attached PDF document here is the link 2025 4-H Night at NASA Overview

Please note that every youth and parent/guardian must register in two locations.  The starting point to register is 4HOnline starting on January 10.  Registering within our system will ensure that everyone in attendance is actively enrolled.  Once that registration is submitted, the family will receive an automatic email with the link to register and pay on NASA’s registration portal.  If they do not receive that automatic email from 4-HOnline, they can contact me, and I will send it to them.

Registrations will not be approved at the state level until after the February 2 deadline and only if there are matching registrations in both systems.  This is a firm deadline.  Adults can only register for events if they have successfully completed the screening process and any required trainings, so please do not delay in re-enrolling.

Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  As a courtesy, please do not contact the Space Center directly.  I will facilitate any questions you or your families may have.

Most sincerely,

Derrick Bruton, M.S.

Extension Program Specialist III

4-H Youth Development – STEM
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

17360 Coit Road
Dallas, TX 75252

d-bruton@tamu.edu

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

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

January 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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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

District IV is holding a virtual 4-H Recordbook Training on Tuesday, Feburary  11, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Register on 4-H Online. See flyer below.

Thanks,

Denita Young, M.Ed. | Extension Program Specialist

4-H Youth Development | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

17360 Coit Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

ph: 972-952-9252 | djyoung@ag.tamu.edu

https://d44-h.tamu.edu

Good morning 4-Hers,

It is that time of year again, time to get entries completed for TCJLS. Please see the following as it is out of the TCJLS handbook.

Entries for each exhibitor from 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters must be filed with the TCJLA no later than the time and date specified. Entries must be on-line with a ShoWorks Summary Sheet from the 4HCM/AST listing the owners and their entries along with one check to cover the total entry fees of all entries of each 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Checks should be drawn on 4-H or FFA accounts. Personal checks from 4-H or FFA members will not be accepted. The ShoWorks summary sheet, recipes and check should be mailed in one package to:

Tarrant County Junior Livestock Association, Inc.

P. O. Box 162793

Fort Worth, Texas 76161

All entries must be mailed to the TCJLA Post Office Box, or hand delivered to the TCJLA executive secretary. Checks, summary sheets and recipes for on-line entries must be postmarked no later than the time and date specified. Late entries will be accepted for up to two weeks after the due date with an additional $100 PER ENTRY added and collected. If the late $100 entry fee addition is not paid to the TCJLA PRIOR to February 1 of the current show year, the entry in question will be voided. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE LATE ENTRY DEADLINE, NO EXCEPTION, NO APPEALS/PROTESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR LATE ENTRIES.

Entry Date: All entries must be mailed to the TCJLA Post Office Box, or hand delivered to the TCJLS & YF executive secretary. Deadline for on-line entries will be January 18, 2024. ShoWorks summary sheet with total due, checks, and recipes must be postmarked no later than January 18, 2023. If the bank should return the check accompanying the entries, all entries from the 4-H Club or FFA Chapter will be canceled and returned. There will be a $35.00 service charge on all returned checks. The TCJLA reserves the right to ban any 4-H Club or FFA Chapter from future participation should there be an ongoing problem with collection of fees.  However, please check with you 4HCM/AST on when their deadline is to get them TCJLS entries.

Entry Fees:

Cattle: Heifers $30.00                      Cattle: Steers $30.00

Poultry: Fancy $10.00                      Broilers: Market $15.00

Turkey: Market $15.00                     Sheep: $25.00

Swine: $25.00                                    Goats: $25.00

Horses $30.00                                   Swine: $25.00

Horses: Skill-A-Thon $ 5.00           Rabbits: Breeding $ 5.00

Horses: Schooling $ 5.00                 Rabbits, Market Pen $15.00

Rabbits, Single Fryer $10.00           Showmanship, Adult $ 5.00 (50/50 split)

Youth Fair $ 6.00                               Ag mechanics $20.00

Here is the link for the website to find the forms.  TCJLS – Forms.   Also, if you have breeding heifers in the column listed TAG/Validation #, please be sure to put your heifer’s registration number here instead.  We will be checking heifers in according to registration number and birthdate vs tag numbers.  If you have already sent in your sent in your entries, please do not worry about it, I will add the registration number to the forms at check in.  Just also bring the state tag or county tag number with you to check in so I can verify it on the paperwork I will have at check in.

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

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Dear 4-H Members and Families,

Here is your December 2024 Tarrant County Newsletter!!!  Click on the link to see all important due dates coming up!!!

December 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

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu | https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu