News! From Washington County

• 2024 SCTCCC Scholarship DUE April 22, 2024
• 2024 BMGA Scholarship DUE April 30, 2024
• District and State Contest Reimbursement Form Open
• 4-H Livestock Project Visit Request with CEA Pearl Jones!

County Upcoming Events

• Dawn Dish Soap Donations DUE April 3, 2024
• Volunteers needed for WCF Shrimp Boil on April 4, 2024
• 4-H County Council Officer Applications DUE April 8, 2024
• 4-H Record Book Clinic April 10, 2024
• Washington County Ag Day Volunteer Sign Up DUE April 15, 2024
• 4-H Senior Spotlights DUE April 15, 2024
• WCF Fair Queen Nominations DUE May 1, 2024
• 4-H County Council & Parent Association Meeting May 6, 2024
• BMGA Kids Kamp Registration Open - Limited Seating!
• County and District Record Book Judges Needed
• Washington County 4-H Youth Rodeo & Show
• 2023-2024 4-H Record Books DUE June 3, 2024
• 2024 Star Award Applications DUE June 3, 2024

District Upcoming Events

• District 11 4-H Spring Spectacular April 4-5, 2024
• District Horse Judging April 6, 2024
• Multi District Judging Contests April 20. 2024
• SAVE THE DATE D11 Leadership Lab June 12-14, 2024
• SAVE THE DATE Junior Leadership Lab July 9, 2024

State Upcoming Events

• Lone Star 4-H Splash Camp Registration Closes April 5, 2024
• Texas 4-H Ambassador Short Course Applications DUE April 15, 2024
• 2024 Texas 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest DUE April 21, 2024
• Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Applications DUE May 1, 2024
• Texas State 4-H Roundup June 3-6, 2024

Major Show Happenings

• 2024-2025 Major Show STEER Tag Orders DUE April 3, 2024
• Summer 2024 Major Show HEIFER Tag Orders DUE April 3, 2024
• Summer 2024 Major Show SHEEP & GOAT Tag Orders DUE April 3, 2024
• 2024 State Fair of Texas & Heart of Texas Tag Orders DUE April 26, 2024

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Washington County Fair needs senior age (9th-12th grade) 4-H members to volunteer to help with the 2024 WCF Shrimp Boil on April 4, 2024 starting at 5:30pm at Silver Wings Ballroom. The WCF committee will provide pizza for all members who volunteer. 

The proceeds from this event are designated to fund the Washington County Fair scholarship that is given to students their Senior year in High School. Furthermore, this is a fantastic 4-H Record Book Opportunity for Community Service. As an added bonus, the 4-H clubs that have members volunteer will split the tips at the end of the evening.

If you are the parent of a graduating Senior or Junior in High School, be sure to have your child volunteer for this event. They very well could be applying for WCF scholarships either this Spring or next Spring.

Please fill out the form below if you are able to volunteer! If you are submitting for more than one 4-H member, please submit the form individually for each member.

Texas 4-H Livestock, Equine and Poultry Ambassador Program applications are now open! Texas 4-H Youth Livestock and Agriculture is coming off of another incredible year of programming in 2023, and we want you to be a part of the fun in 2024! Through seven unique program offerings in 2023, we trained our largest class of Texas 4-H Livestock, Equine and Poultry Ambassadors to date. We feel confident that students left each of our leadership experiences with a better understanding of the industry, agriculture production, and the political world surrounding agriculture.

If you are interested and eligible, we hope you will consider applying to be a Texas 4-H Livestock, Equine or Poultry Ambassador in 2024. Our hope is when you return from one of our short courses, you will feel equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to serve your community and the industry you are passionate about. Specific details regarding each program can be found at www.texasyouthlivestock.com under the Ambassador Programs tab.

The 2024 Texas 4-H Beekeeping Essay Topic has been announced! This year's topic is, "For this essay, a 4-H student should answer these questions: What makes a varietal honey? What are some unique varietals? How are some of the valuable varietals confirmed to be authentic (e.g., Manuka honey UMF and MGO)? What are some culturally or economically important varietals and why are they important?". Contestant essays must be submitted to 4HOnline by 11:59 PM Sunday, April 21, 2024. This contest is open to any active 4-H Club members. The top three winners will be awarded a cash prize and the first place winner will be advancing to the National Contest. 

Applications are now open to senior-level (9-12 graders in the 2024-2025 academic year) 4-H members for the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.

The 4-H Water Ambassadors Program will select up to 30 students for a minimum 12-month term of service. Those selected will participate in the 7-day Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (tour) June 9-15, 2024, which includes hands-on experiential learning and covers a wide range of important water issues. Over the next year, water ambassadors commit to delivering at least 40 hours of education and service. Students will also engage in continuing education opportunities to broaden their understanding of water and equip them to share their knowledge with their local communities, clubs, schools, etc.

• Applications accepted March 15 – May 1, 2024
• Those selected are required to pay a $300 program participation fee.
• Visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com/application for more details.

2024 Texas 4-H Roundup

Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event of the state 4-H program. The event consists of approximately 50 competitive events, with some of these contests requiring each individual or team to qualify at the county and district level to compete. Senior level (9th-12th grade) 4-H members participate at this event, which also holds scholarship recognition, retiring of the State 4-H Council, educational workshops, a trade show, and high energy assemblies.