News! From Washington County

• Washington County 4-H Roundup Results
• Washington County 4-H Photography Contest Results
• Washington County Agriculture Scholarships DUE March 15,2024
• O.D. Butler Scholarship DUE March 22, 2024
• Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo Scholarship DUE March 31, 2024
• LAST Chance or Order 2023 District Winner Buckle
• District and State Contest Reimbursement Form Open
• 4-H Livestock Project Visit Request with CEA Pearl Jones!

County Upcoming Events

• Washington County 4-H Photography Project Meeting March 14, 2024
• Washington County Fair Scholarships DUE March 15, 2024
• CDM Mock Contest March 18th & 25th, 2024
• 4-H Senior Graduation Cord Form DUE March 25, 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
• 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

State Upcoming Events

• Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship Application DUE March 1, 2024
• 4-H Day at Angelo State University on March 23, 2024
• Upcoming 4-H Natural Resources Events
• Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Application DUE April 1, 2024
• Lone Star 4-H Splash Camp Registration Closes April 5, 2024
• Texas 4-H Ambassador Short Course Applications DUE April 15, 2024
• Buc Days Food Challenge Contest on May 11, 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
• Heifer & Steer Validation Reminders
• Good Luck Spring Major Show Exhibitors & Contestants

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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.

Applications for all TFB scholarships are open for submission. TFB awards over $240,000 each year to graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2024. Winners will be accounted by May 2024.

Angelo State University will be hosting a 4-H Day on Saturday, March 23rd. At this event, learn more about college admissions, hear from students and faculty, dine in the cafeteria, and take a guided campus tour. This event is FREE, but only meals are free to students; guests of students can purchase a meal pass at check-in. Attendees with interest in an agriculture major can attend an extra ASU Ranch Tour, as well. The full event will begin at 10 am and conclude at 3 pm. Attendees will also receive FREE admission to the ASU baseball and softball games after the day of education and tours. Please register by Monday, March 18th.

Looking for a new way to engage high school youth in health education, nutrition and health projects, and leadership? If so, consider becoming a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador County! Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors can assist county Extension agents in providing valuable health education to youth and adults within the community. Working alongside their agent, they can become a valuable part of the local Texas A&M AgriLife and Texas 4-H Youth Development team! Applications are open now and due April 1st.

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.