Tuesday, November 10, 2015
2016 Beekeeping Essay Contest
The 2016
Beekeeping Essay Contest theme has been announced. This year’s topic is “Bees and Pollination. How Important is it?”
The deadline for
submission to the Texas 4-H office is Friday, January 8, 2016.
Submissions will
only be accepted electronically. The essay, along with the certification form,
should be uploaded to FormSite at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/2016BeekeepingEssay/index.html
Cash prizes will
be awarded to the top three winners from Texas 4-H:
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1st
Place: $300.00
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2nd
Place: $200.00
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3rd
Place: $100.00
The first place
essay will advance to the national contest representing Texas 4-H.
The complete
rules and guidelines are attached. They will also be available online
under the Entomology Project section of the Texas 4-H website http://texas4-h.tamu.edu.
National AG Day Essay Contest
2016 National Ag Day Essay Contest Rules & Guidelines
Essay Contest Entry Form (Microsoft Word .doc format)
Sponsored by: CHS Inc., Penton Agriculture, and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting
For more information, check out the link below:
http://www.agday.org/media/pr5.php
Official Topic: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”
2016 Rules (Microsoft Word .doc format)Essay Contest Entry Form (Microsoft Word .doc format)
Sponsored by: CHS Inc., Penton Agriculture, and the National Association of Farm Broadcasting
For more information, check out the link below:
http://www.agday.org/media/pr5.php
Monday, November 9, 2015
World Food Prize Competition at Houston Livestock Show
Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders
is the goal of the World Food Prize competition being held at the 2016 Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo. The contest is open to 4-H members who
prepare a research paper about a global issues concerning hunger and
poverty. Students then participate in a day long event during the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo presenting their research as well as visiting
with other leaders in the global food community.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
TO PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
THE WORLD FOOD PRIZE GLOBAL YOUTH INSTITUTE
Four to six students at the World Food Prize
Texas Youth Institute will be invited to attend the three-day educational
experience held in conjunction with the World Food Prize International
Symposium in October. Students interact with World Food Prize Laureates,
discuss pressing food security issues with international experts, and
participate in interactive activities with other students from across the
United States and around the world.
BORLAUG-RUAN INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP
Students who attend the Global Youth Institute
may apply for this all-expenses-paid, eight-week hands-on summer experience,
working with world-renowned scientists and policymakers at leading research
centers in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
USDA WALLACE-CARVER FELLOWSHIP
Students involved in the World Food Prize youth
programs may apply for a USDA Wallace-Carver fellowship. Fellows conduct
original research or policy analysis through paid summer internships at USDA
research centers and field offices across the country, including USDA
headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Deadline for entry is January 5, 2016. For
complete rule and more information please email Cory for the flyer - cory.hundl@ag.tamu.edu
Saturday, November 7, 2015
D-11 Shooting Sports Coach Training
D-11 is pleased to announce the District 11 Shooting Sports
Coaches’ Training held January 9-10 in Victoria, TX at the Victoria County 4-H
Activity Center. Please see the attached information for details.
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The flyer is posted online here: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/district-11-shooting-sports/
·
Registration will be through 4-H Connect. Its
open STATEWIDE to all volunteers.
o Registration
will be November 6 – December 18. Late registration is available for an
additional $25 December 19 – January 4th.
o
All volunteers
must be ACTIVE to register in 4-H Connect.
·
Registration fee is $120.
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Lodging is not provided, but here are a few
suggestions.
o Hilton
Garden Inn, 123 Huvar St, Victoria,
TX 77904 • (361) 573-0303
o Hampton
Inn, 7006 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX 77904 • (361)
573-9911
o La
Quinta ( be sure to use your Texas 4-H Friends & Alumni discount here!) 7603 N Navarro St, Victoria , TX 77904•(361)
572-3585
o
Holiday Inn Express, 111
Huvar St, Victoria , TX 77904•(361) 575-1600
2016 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide - Now Available - Read for Changes
The 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide has been released. You can download a copy of the guide at Texas4-h.tamu.edu/Roundup, as well as find contest resources as they become available.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
ReFashion Retreat at Texas 4-H Conference Center - January 15-17
Registration
for Re-Fashion Retreat 2016 is now open!
Registration is open through December 31, 2015.
Check-in begins at 6:30pm on January 15.
Check-out is at 11am on January 17.Registration is open through December 31, 2015.
Register here
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