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November 11th- Veterans Day
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| | 2025-2026 Texas 4-H Enrollment Guides & Instructions | | Information: The new 4-H year is almost here, and many members & families will need to re-enroll on 4HOnline in order to participate in local clubs, contests & events. Please utilize the PDF resources below to help new and returning families navigate the 4HOnline system and re-enroll as soon as possible. Remember to access 4HOnline here: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in! 4-H members who are in the 3rd/4th grade should wait until September 1st, 2025 to enroll so they are assessed the correct fees.
· Youth Enrollment Fee ($25): Youth may participate in 4-H year from September 1st of grade three through August 31st following completion of grade twelve, with these age restrictions:
o Minimum age - 8 (as of September 1, 2025, in addition to being in the 3rd grade)
o Maximum age - 18 (as of September 1, 2025)
· Clover Enrollment Fee ($10): Youth who are a minimum of five years old AND eligible to enroll in Kindergarten on September 1 of the current year and have not started the third grade on September 1.
· Adult Enrollment Fee ($10): Adults who have surpassed their 18th birthday and no longer enrolled in school by September 1.
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We Need You!
Please join us and the Comal County Commissioners court on October 2nd to sign the proclamation at 8:00 a.m.
We will also be talking about Special Hearts and Fair Day with the Commissioners, and we would love to have you there to show everyone how great of a group we are.
School excuses will be given for the morning that day. Hope to see you there!
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Friday, October 17 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Participate in a Mock Contest Where Your Team Will Get Feedback and Tips to Help Them Succeed!
Don't Wait and Sign Up Now Because We are Limited to 3 Teams Per Day
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Further your Skills to Food Challenge Workshop on Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room located at 325 Resource Drive.
Join Us As We Learn Basic Skills To Help You Succeed In Food Challenge.
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Food Challenge Registration
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Sheep & Goat Validation Tag Orders-Late Tags Still Available!
Late tags are available for a limited time.
If you have any questions, please call us at 830-620-3440.
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Swine Validation Tag Orders- Late Tags Still Available!
Late tags are available for a limited time.
If you have any questions, please call us at 830-620-3440.
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Feed My Starving Children (FMSC).
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FMSC’s Mission is to Feed starving kids in body and soul, while sustainably empowering their communities.
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FMSC provides over 400-million meals annually and feeds over 1.2-million kids daily.
FMSC meal-packing event along with St. Paul Lutheran Church, October 8-11, with the following goals:
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Pack over 270,000+ meals.
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Feed 745 kids daily for a year.
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Engage 1350 local community volunteers
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2025 Pecan Fundraiser
We're excited to announce the start of the Comal County 4-H 2025 pecan fundraiser!
This year, we're offering only pecan halves to ensure the highest quality. Each bag of halves is $15, and half of the proceeds will go directly to your club's coffers.
Our pecans are sourced locally from a Comal County farmer and are Choctaw Pecans, known for their sweet, buttery flavor and crunchy texture.
Click the form above to print.
All orders and payments must be turned in to the office by October 24th at 12 p.m.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 830-620-3440.
Thank you for your support!
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Fall Archery Practice
Space will be limited due to equipment restrictions so sign up early!,
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2025 One Day Information
All the 2025 One Day 4-H Information can now be found on the Texas 4-H Website at: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/oneday/. We have done a Revamp so be sure to look over the guide with highlights included below. I have also attached the planning guide here.
Planning Guide
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Wilson County Archery Project
12th Annual Clout Tournament (Nov. 8, 2025)
Mailed entries due November. 5th
Onsite registration will be available!
Information: The Wilson County Archery Project will be hosting their Annual Clout Tournament on Nov. 8th at the Helton Sports Fields (2785 County Road 128, Floresville, TX). This event is open to all 4-H members, non-members and adult shooters. For full registration details and payment information please see the flyer below:
Wilson 12th Annual Clout Tournament FLYER
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2025-26 Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guidelines and Resources
We are pleased to release the 2025-26 guidelines. As you will see from the guidelines, there have been a few changes made with the most notable indicated below. Please remember, these changes are for the Texas 4-H Roundup state contest. County and district contest rules can and may vary so please check those guidelines related to those specific contests.
Texas 4-H Food Challenge Changes
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Additions to Supply Box Pantry: 3 dried herbs and/or spices (up to 3 oz each – team choice)
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Addition to Resources: Function of Ingredient Fact Sheet – this fact sheet is designed to help teams better understand the role and functions of ingredients in a recipe.
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Scorecard Changes: Changes to point values under Food Preparation section of Preparation scorecard.
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District 10 Record Book Training
District 10 will host a VIRTUAL Record Book Training via Microsoft TEAMS on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. This training is highly encouraged for both new and experienced families to get information on the new record book format and ask questions! Details on how to join are below:
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Date & Time: October 23, 2025 (Thursday) @ 6:30PM CST
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Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now (Need help?)
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Meeting ID: 265 085 777 910 7 Passcode: VM9h4Ap3
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District 10 Shooting Sports Coach Training (La Vernia, TX)
o When: November 15-16, 2025
o Registration Period: October 6 – 28, 2025 ($130) via 4HOnline
o Late Registration: October 29– 31, 2025 ($150) via 4HOnline
o Cost: $130 (Includes meals & materials)
o Disciplines: Archery, Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol & Muzzleloading (tentatively)
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2025 Guadalupe County CDM Contest
2025 Guadalupe County CDM Contest to be held at the Country Church in Marion, Texas on FRIDAY, October 24. Cost is $40 per team. See attachment for details and entry form.
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2025 Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest
The Guadalupe County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest will be held on a new date this year – FRIDAY, October 24. It will be held in Marion at the Country Church Arena. Details are on the attached flyer.
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Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Discovery Event
Join us for a Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Discovery Event in the Davis Mountain Preserve, Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County on November 11, 2025. The event will be held 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration is $35 dollars and opens September 29th- October 27th on 4HOnline. There is also a free registration option for agents who are interested in attending. Lodging and meals will be the responsibility of the families, please plan to bring a lunch. The Davis Mountains State Park is close by and a great place to camp or stay at the lodge. Fort Davis also has hotel options. Note: This is NOT the annual Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge held in June. This discovery event is a smaller five activity event held on one day only. The purpose of the event is to provide a closer look at the experience for some of the more distant corners of the state allowing 4-H members and families the opportunity to explore it at a nearby location and in a shorter time frame. The five events will be Outdoor Skills, Biologist Skills, Air Rifle, Archery and Biking. The contest will follow the Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Study Guide found at the link in the button.
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4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training
Registration is open for the 4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training to be held on November 8, 2025 in College Station. This one day training will cover how to begin a 4-H Sportfishing project in a local county or club. Participants will receive two different curricula and numerous other resources as well as become certified as instructors in the Texas Angler Education Program through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The training is for anyone, regardless of current fishing knowledge and experience, who would like to learn more about fishing and how to use the activity as a youth project.
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2026 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Commercial Steer Show Record Book
All exhibitors in this division must have owned and had their steers on feed on or before August 29, 2025.
Initial Weight: August 22 – August 29, 2025
Final Weight: January 23 – January 30, 2026
We will be increasing the "Above Weight Target" to 1650 lbs. to adjust to industry trends. Point deductions will be adjusted accordingly as well.
**Note: The scale tickets must show both steers were weighed on the same day or points may be deducted.
Record Books must be completed and mailed by UPS or FedEx by February 6, 2026 to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Competitive Events Office (3201 E. Houston Street San Antonio, Texas 78219).
Record Book Template Here
Website Here
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Comal County 4-H
| Contact Us | Website | Phone: 830.620.3440
325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels TX 78132
Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm ~ 1pm-5pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 830-620-3440 five days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
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