News! From Washington County

• 2024 County Record Book Results
• District and State Contest Reimbursement Form Open
• 4-H Livestock Project Visit Request with CEA Pearl Jones.

County Upcoming Events

• Washington County Extension Office Closed July 4, 2024
• District Record Books Due to Extension Office July 8, 2024
• Food & Nutrition Kids in the Kitchen Camp July 10,2024
• Lanell Seeker Scholarships DUE July 15, 2024
• 4-H Honor Roll, All Star, & Letterman Awards Due to Extension Office July 16, 2024
• Farm Bureau Ag Tour July 16, 2024
• Food & Nutrition Kids in the Kitchen - All About Beef Camp July 17, 2024
• Washington County Camp at Splashway July 19, 2024
• Washington County Award Profiles DUE July 24, 2024
• Gulf Coast Regional Blood Drive July 30, 2024
• Washington County 4-H Family Night August 2, 2024
• 4-H Sewing for a Cause August 7, 2024
• County Wide Meeting & Open House August 27, 2024

District Upcoming Events

• District 11 Record Book Judging July 11, 2024
• Train Like a Champion Showmanship Show July 20, 2024
• Prestige Leadership Conference July 24-26, 2024

State Upcoming Events

• Texas 4-H Camp Registration Closes July 12, 2024
• State 4-H Horse Show July 21-27, 2024
• State Record Book Judging August 13-14, 2024
• National 4-H Week October 9-14, 2024

Major Show Happenings

• Major Show Poultry Order Form DUE August 13, 2024
• SFT & HOT Entries Due to Extension Office August 19, 2024

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Washington County 4-H is excited to announce a summer Food and Nutrition Program, Kids in the Kitchen, on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. This program will provide educational hands-on activities geared to teach food safety, preparation, and nutrition.

The program will take place on July 10, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Washington County Expo Event Center in Brenham. The cost is $25 (4-H member) and $40 (non-member) per child. Children aged 8-14 are eligible to register, but please note that space is limited to 20 participants. So, we encourage you to register early to secure a spot for your child!

For more information, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Washington County (979-277-6212). Registration materials and more information can also be found on our website, https://washington.agrilife.org/.

Washington County 4-H and the Washington Extension Beef and Forage Committee are excited to announce a summer Food and Nutrition Program, Kids in the Kitchen - All About Beef, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This program will provide educational hands-on activities geared to teach food safety, preparation, and nutrition focused on beef.

The program will occur on July 17,2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Washington County Expo Event Center in Brenham. Each camper will take home three cuts of beef to cook at home! The cost is $25 (4-H member) and $40 (non-member) per child. Children aged 8-14 are eligible to register, but please note that space is limited to 20 participants. So, we encourage you to register early to secure a spot for your child!

For more information, please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Washington County (979-277-6212). Registration materials and more information can also be found on our website, https://washington.agrilife.org/.

About 1,000 donations are needed daily to help save lives in the Texas Gulf Coast region. That is why we encourage individuals to Commit for Life to help ensure a strong blood supply is always available.  

The Washington County Extension Office is working with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Washington County Expo. Everyone who donates will receive a FREE Olympics T-shirt! Donors must be 16 years old or older. Appointments are preferred, so set your donation time now! Walk-ins are welcome if you are still determining your schedule for that day.