Texas Farm Bureau - Youth Leadership Conference

Youth Leadership Conference
June 15-19, 2015Contact your county Farm Bureau or Coleburn Davis for applications.
Registration | Brochure | Poster 

This year's conference will be held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.
All youth leadership applications must be turned in to your local county Farm Bureau office.

 
The purpose of the training school is to give selected high school students in Texas a better understanding of the various forms of government and their responsibilities as citizens. Comparisons of the different kinds of economic systems are outlined.
Students are selected by county Farm Bureaus with the cooperation of local school officials. Transportation, rooms, meals and a small tuition fee are financed by the sponsoring county Farm Bureaus, sometimes with cooperation of local service clubs.
The conference runs three full days and includes lectures, discussions, and films by outstanding authorities in government, history, and economics. Recreation is also provided.
Students are encouraged to meet with school and civic groups upon their return home to share the information and knowledge they have received.
Students may also participate in the Free Enterprise Speech Contest, in which scholarships are awarded.

2015 Summer Horsemanship School Program

     Information available at http://horse.tamu.edu (Click on the State 4-H Horse Show link.) or https://www.facebook.com/texasstate4hhorseshow

·       Registration is still open.  Deposits are non-refundable, so please have counties contact me before registering, to make sure their chosen date will work in the schedule. tjantilley@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-5264

o   https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/Horse

Scurry	Snyder	June 1,2
Moore	Dumas	June 4,5,6
Wichita	Wichita Falls	June 12,13
Taylor	Abilene	June 19,20
Wise	Decatur	June 26,27

Somervell	Glen Rose	June 1,2
Young	Graham	June 3,4
Bastrop (Lee)	Giddings	June 8,9,10
Denton	Shady Shores	June 12,13
Burnet	Marble Falls	June 22,23,24

Angelina	Lufkin	June 1,2
Jasper	Jasper	June 3,4
Hardin	Silsbee	June 12,13
Orange	Orange	June 29, 30, July 1

National Children & Youth Garden Symposium

For more information on this event check out the following link:
http://www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/youth-gardening/ncygs/2015-ncygs/overview

2015-2016 Steer Tag Orders

If you plan to exhibit a steer at any of the shows, you must purchase validation tags. The order form and payment is due to the county extension office by April 13th. Tags are $12.00 each.

Order form may be found on the following link: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

2015-2016 State Fair of Texas Lamb and Goat Tag Orders

If you plan to exhibit a lamb or goat at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, you must purchase validation tags. The order form and payment is due to the county extension office by April 13th. Tags are $12.00 each.

Order form may be found on the following link: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

D-10 Photography Contest- Entries due March 13th

4-H youth who would like to submit photos for the D-10 Photography Contest, entries are due on 4-H Connect by Friday, March 13th.

For information on rules and guidelines and submission requirements, click on the link below. Look under the maroon heading: "District Events"
http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/

Discover Scientific Method Poster Contest

If you enjoy science, this is a great 4-H project for you! Click on the link below to find out more information about creating and submitting a project this event.

http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/

Clover Kid Summer Fun Days

Three 4-H Clover Kid Fun Days have been planned for the summer. Check out the flyer at the link below. If you know youth entering K-2nd grade in the fall pass along the information.

http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/

Austin Kennel Club Dog Show - Volunteers Needed

4-H volunteers are needed to help out with the Austin Kennel Club's Dog Show on April 11th and 12th at the Travis County EXPO Center, to volunteer sign up at the link below:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ea9ae2aa57-austin

East Austin Garden Fair - April 11th

4-H'ers...I know you need a leadership opportunity, you can never have too many of them... Saturday, April 11th , making and passing out popcorn at Zaragoza Recreation Center at the East Austin Garden Fair, 2608 Gonzales St. Austin, TX 78702. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Email Cory if you can make it out. cory.hundl@ag.tamu.edu

Texas Pork Leadership Camp

Rabbit Project Advisory Board

Youth are still needed!! Great learning experience as well as state level leadership that is very important in recordbooks and scholarship applications. 

Below are some links regarding a new state-level advisory committee that is being formed. Applications will close Thursday, February 19, 2015 at midnight. Please use the links below to access the applications. Applications are open to any County Extension Agent, teen 4-H member, or adult volunteer. All applicants will be required to have a reference for the committee, the reference form will be sent to the reference listed on the application once it is received. Links to the youth and adult application are below. Committee meeting dates will determined once members have been selected.

Teen Application – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Kfoyn946giGL3Q6a8kdQtztosa3dXmvruN-HO4SBxs/viewform

Adult Volunteer & Agent Application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11J3MhCrPTWcREh8ThEvTh_UrwpQI17pYJVlCv1lw8O0/viewform

Applications and Advisory Board Description can also be found at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_rabbits/

Please send to 4-H members and adult volunteers who may be interested in participating.

4-H Robotics Invitational - Wichita County - May 9th

Wichita County is excited to be hosting another Robotics Invitational.  We have activities for Clover Kids to Seniors.  We hope to see you, your 4-H youth, and volunteers in Wichita Falls on Saturday, May 9, 2015!

Please see the attached flyer and registration form for more information

http://1a9p2w49wyls2smbq144yb6kydb.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2010/06/2015-gear-4-h-tournament-announcement-registration1.pdf

Horse Projects

If you are interested in the horse project and would like to participate in the district and/or State 4-H Horse Show, all horses must be validated on  4-H Connect by May 1st. Youth may start the registration process on March 1st.

Horse Judging Camps
Youth Horse Workshops & Camps Plan to attend the Texas A&M University Horse Judging Camps to be held in College Station on the campus of Texas A&M. NOTE DATE CHANGE to June 3-5 and June 24-26. Youth stay in dorms over a period of three days and are provided with instruction on
judging and giving reasons while having the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned in a mock contest at the end. More information is to come and can be found at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/horsejudgingcamp/.

Howard College Lamb and Goat Camps

Youth interested in the Sheep and Goat Project - Howard College offers some outstanding workshops.
Check out the information at the link: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

Travis County Youth Show - Scholarship

Graduating Seniors, the TCYS scholarship application has been updated, be sure to look at the updated version if you have already downloaded a copy.

Www.traviscountyyouthshow.org

Wildlife Conservation Camp

July 26-August 1, 2015
Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
Location: Texas Tech University Center, Junction, TX
www.wildlifecamptx.org

Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Conservation Camp is designed for high school students who have completed the 9th grade or higher. Hands-on, outdoor activities are led by wildlife professionals.
Campers will study:

•  wildlife and plant identification
• wildlife and habitat management technique
• The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
• conservation ethics & land stewardship
•  wildlife trapping and surveying techniques
• predator-prey dynamics
• fishing
•  hunter safety
• shooting sports and much more!

Contact: Stephen Ross
wildlifecampdirector@yahoo.com
Office: 361-522-8989

New Rabbit Project Advisory Board

Below are some links regarding a new state-level advisory committee that is being formed. Applications will close Thursday, February 19, 2015 at midnight. Please use the links below to access the applications. Applications are open to any County Extension Agent, teen 4-H member, or adult volunteer. All applicants will be required to have a reference for the committee, the reference form will be sent to the reference listed on the application once it is received. Links to the youth and adult application are below. Committee meeting dates will determined once members have been selected.

Teen Application – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Kfoyn946giGL3Q6a8kdQtztosa3dXmvruN-HO4SBxs/viewform

Adult Volunteer & Agent Application - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11J3MhCrPTWcREh8ThEvTh_UrwpQI17pYJVlCv1lw8O0/viewform

Applications and Advisory Board Description can also be found at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_rabbits/

Please send to 4-H members and adult volunteers who may be interested in participating.

2015 Summer Camp - Brownwood, TX - Travis County June 29th - July 1st

4-H Summer Camp Registration is now open at the Texas 4-H Conference Center near Lake Brownwood. Join us this summer for one of our fun filled and exciting camp programs. We have a new camp this year for youth ages 14-17 called Prime Time Extreme. This program takes camp fun to a whole new level. It will include advanced archery, advanced dance sessions, color run and much more! We will also take it to the extreme at the challenge course with the giant swing, swinging log and the Texas Screamer!

Visit our website to register: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu

Travis County 4-H - sign up to go June 29th - July 1st