Kids Baking Championship

 

Food Network is casting for Kids Baking Championship:
We are currently casting children ages 8-13 for who LOVE to bake.

Contestants will be selected to appear on the show to participate in a series of baking challenges. Ultimately, one winner will be awarded a cash prize!

We are trying to spread the word as much as possible about this awesome opportunity for talented kid bakers!

To apply, parents can visit: bakingchampionship.com (Put my name(DANIEL) on "How they heard about casting")

Horse Awards Banquet

Hays County 4-H Horse Program Awards will be on May 22 at 6:30 at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.  Meal will be provided.  Everyone is ask to bring a wrapped mystery item for the scholarship auction.

Clothing Drive

Rebekah McDaniel serves as Vice President on the State 4-H Clothing and Textiles Advisory Board.  The Advisory Board is holding a statewide community service project to collect gently used clothing to be donated to non-profit thrift stores in each county.  Rebekah hopes to collect 500 lbs of clothing to donate.  She is asking each club to collect children's and adult's clothing at their April meetings and bring the donations to the County Council meeting on April 23rd.  If you have questions please email her at seramaartchick@yahoo.com

4-H County Council Officer Applications

4-H County Council Officer Applications will be due by April 11th. Turn into the Extension Office or email to kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu

We will be conducting interviews for the council positions on April 18th starting at 4:30pm.
Once we have received all the applications, you will be notified of your time slot.

Click here for the application


Here are the positions and responsibilities for each position:

Chairman:      

Preside at meetings

Contact/Meet with County Extension Agentto prepare in advance of meetings

Appoint committees

Serve on committees as an ex-officio member

Serve as voting delegate to DistrictCouncil, attend meeting/s, and actively represent County Councilas a member of the District 4-H Council.

1^st Vice Chairman:

                        Assume duties of the Chairman in his/her absence

                        Serve as Programs committee chairman for council

Serve as voting delegate to District Council, attend meeting/s, and actively represent County Council as a member of the District 4-H Council

2^nd Vice Chairman:

Assume duties of Chairman of 1^st Vice Chairman in his/her absents

Serve as recreation chairman for council

Serve as voting delegate to District Council, attend meeting/s, and actively represent County Council as a member of the District 4-H Council (if fourteen or older)

Secretary:

Keep accurate minutes of meetings 9regular and executive0

Keep roll and attendance records

Tend to correspondence as necessary

Submit monthly report on 4-H Connect

Serve as chairman of membership committee

Reporter:

Submit reports of meetings and council activities to area media outlets

Submit information to 4-H newsletters 9county/district/other) as appropriate

Work closely with Secretary and Information Officer

Keep a scrapbook/digital presentation of County Council activities/events

Serve as chairman of community Service committee

Social Officer:

Update social media outlets

Work to update newsletters and 4-H Blog

Work closely with Secretary, Reporter, and County Extension Agent

Help Reporter keep a scrapbook/digital presentation of County Council activities/events

Serve as chairman of Public Relations committee

Parliamentarian:

Oversee the conduct of County Council meetings

Use Roberts Rules of Order, Revised as a reference for correct procedures and conduct Council meetings

Serve as chair/member as appointed by Council Chairman

2018 Horse Validation

The 2018 Horse Validation is open on 4-H Connect.  

  As in years past, the cost for validation is $10 per horse from March 1^st through April 15^th, $20 per horse from April 16^th through May 1^st and we have added a late fee of $250 per horse from May 2^nd through May 5^th.  There will be absolutely no validations accepted after May 5^th.   Also, please encourage those with registered horses to make sure that they apply for and receive any necessary transfer of ownership with the breed association.  The owner listed in 4-H Connect must match the owner of record on the horse’s registration papers, and appropriate relationship status selected between the horse owner and the 4-Her.  We are partnering with various breed associations to recognize those youth showing registered horses at the State 4-H Horse Show, and in order to be eligible for those breed awards the registration papers must be correct and uploaded to 4-H connect. 

We have several new additions to the State 4-H Horse Show this year, including a new class: Quad Drill; jackpots for speed, roping and ranch sorting events; and expanded scholarship opportunities including the Hi Pro feed incentive program.  

Click here for Horse Validation instructions

Mission Possible Mentors

MISSION POSSIBLE MENTORS

This leadership opportunity is open to all current 4-H members, that have completed 8th grade. You will serve alongside a Texas 4-H Center Counselor and Adult Volunteers to provide a safe and fun camp experience for all.

Mission Possible is a unique residential camping experience for all youth. A special effort is made to recruit youth with special needs. 4-H Mentors reside in the dorms & participate in all camp activities. As a Mentor you may be asked to work individually with a camper needing special attention or with the entire group. 

Major Shows Validation Steer tag order form

Steer Tag Order forms are due April 13th!  

$16 per tag

Click here for order form

State Fair Sheep/Goat tag form

State Fair Sheep & Goat Tags

Click here for the order form

2018 District 10 Spring Roundup Guide

2018 District 10 Spring Roundup will be in Fredericksburg on April 19-21st. 


Click here for the Roundup guide for more information! 


Sign-up on 4-H Connect March 8th-20th

Women in Ranching program

Texas Cattlewomen present a Women in Ranching Training
May 26 & 27th 2018
NRS Ranch & Event Center in Decatur Texas

Click here for the flyer and more info! 

Swine Tag Order Forms

It is that time of year again to order state swine validation tags for the State Fair of Texas to be held in September/October of this year (2018). Order forms and money are due by Friday, April 13th. No validation date has been set. 

Click here for swine tag order form 

Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program

2018 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses:

Texas A&M University July 16-19, 2018

               Cost: $250

Texas Tech University/West Texas A&M University July 23-26, 2018

               Cost: $250

Selection Criteria:

•             Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects

•             Students with a profound interest in animal science, animal production and advocacy

•             Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others

•             Top 25% class rank

Application Process:

1. Applicant goes to: http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3O9MuXE8KeGj1sh
2. Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
3. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
4. A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per university
5. Applications are due June 1, 2018
6. Applicants will be notified by June 15, 2018 regarding application result

Leftover items

There were some items leftover from the Hays County Youth Livestock Show  a few weeks ago.

If your child participated in the Home skills contest and forgot to pick up their exhibit (art, photography, crafts), it's at the Extension Office.

Also each Home skills participant should have received an envelope at checkout that contained ribbons and money they received for their project. If you didn't pick up your envelope, these are at the Extension office as well.


Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office
200 Stillwater Rd
Wimberley 78676

Paper Clover Campaign

We are pleased to announce the Paper Clover campaign is coming to JOANN stores! During the month of February, millions of JOANN customers, 4-H members and supporters will have a chance to share their hearts and show their love by equipping local Clubs with resources to reach more kids in need.   Here's how: Support the 4-H Paper Clover Campaign by visiting your local store between February 1 and 28, 2018. Donate $1 or $4 at purchase, and you'll receive a clover featuring a special Valentine's Day craft from FamilyFun. With each $4 donation, you'll get $4 off your next purchase. Join hundreds of 4-H youth February 3, 2018, from 11am-2pm to make and deliver custom Valentine's Day cards to local children's hospitals, senior citizen centers, and others in the community. Visit your local JOANN store to participate. Don't miss out show your love for 4-H Today.

4-H Spring Roundup

4-H Spring Roundup will be Feb 26th at the AgriLife Extension office, we will start at 6pm. 

Contest will consist of:

• Duds-to-Dazzle
• Fashion Show
• Share-the-Fun

All entry forms are due to the Extension office by Feb 20th. 

Click here for the entry form 

Need Volunteers!!!

Volunteers are needed Saturday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. to help set up for the 2018 Hays County Livestock Show. 

Reminder

Just a reminder that all 2018 4-H Opportunity Scholarships are due to the Extension Office by the end of the day, Jan 19th.

Austin Rodeo School Tour Guides

Are you interested in being a School Tour Guide for the Austin Rodeo??

If so, you have until Feb 5th to sign-up via email or phone call:

kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu or 512-393-2120

Dates are March 19 through 23 and students will need to be on the rodeo grounds and available from about 8:30 to noon.  Lunch will be provided for tour guides and they will have some door prizes for them.  

Consumer Decision making project

Do you like to shop? Learn how to save money while shopping in the consumer decision making project. You’ll learn how to compare prices, test for quality and make purchases based on facts and research.

Go to the website below for more information on the project:
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Explore_Consumer_Education.pdf

If interested in the Consumer Decision Making project, please contact the Extension office, and let the extension agents know you are interested so we can get a group together. 😊

SA Rodeo School Tour Guides deadline

******REMINDER*****

If you are planning on participating as a School Tour Guide at the San Antonio Rodeo, all information is due by tomorrow!

School Tour Dates are: 

Week one:Feb 12-16th 

Week two: Feb 20-21st

If you are interested in being a Tour Guide please sign up with the Extension Office by Dec. 29th at 512-393-2120 or email: Kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu 

County Photography Contest

****REMINDER: You have until Friday Dec 22nd to send in these photos for us! If you are wanting to compete in the District Photography Contest you must be a part of the County Contest in order to participate.

County Photography Contest:

All photos must be submitted in jpeg, jpg or gif format to the Extension Agents at the email addresses below by Dec. 22nd. 

kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu

jason.mangold@ag.tamu.edu

County entries will be taken this year the same as District entries, each photograph will need to be clearly labeled with the age division, county, 4-H members first and last name, and the name of the category. You will not be turning in a hard-copy of the photo, it will be a jpeg that will be emailed to the Extension agents. 

Each 4-H member may enter up to three photos. You cannot enter all three photos in the same category. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between April 16, 2017-February 1, 2018. 

Please follow the District guidelines when submitting your photos for County. 

For any questions feel free to call Extension office or refer to the District Photography Guidelines which are attached here. 

Click here for District Photography Guidelines

2018 Hays County 4-H Youth Point Shows

Click here for information on the 2018 Hays County 4-H Youth Point Shows

Click here for the verification of eligibility form for Feb 24th show. Bring this form with you to the day of show.

Rabbit Validation

****Reminder****

Rabbit Validation will take place on Dec 30th at the  Buda Vo Ag Building (2801 Jack C Hays Trail)

 from: 8-11am 

SA Rodeo: School Tours

SCHOOL TOURS @ SAN ANTONIO RODEO

What are School Tours:  

The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about the past and present methods of agriculture. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten through third grade attending public, private and home schools.

High School aged students of the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA organizations from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for this committee. Tour Guides assist in educating the students about agriculture and its valued importance, while sharpening their leadership and responsibility skills. Tours last 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

During the tour, students will visit a number of areas where they can view exhibits and demonstrations. Animal Adventures and the horse center are just a couple of the areas students will visit to learn more about agriculture through interactive hands-on displays and view live farm animals that include: cattle, swine, sheep, goat, poultry and horses. The tour also visit the Family Fair area of the grounds. This area has additional exhibits, live entertainment and petting zoos.

School Tour Dates are: 

Week one:Feb 12-16th 

Week two: Feb 20-21st

If you are interested in being a Tour Guide please sign up with the Extension Office by Dec. 29th at 512-393-2120 or email: Kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu 

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help review recipes for the Hays County Youth Livestock Show: Homeskills Category.


We will be reviewing recipes on December 18th at the Wimberley Extension Office and 6pm

Please contact, Kate Blankenship at 512-393-2120 or email: kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu if you are willing to help! 

Thanks 😊

4-H Christmas Party

Hays County 4-H Council is hosting a Christmas Party for all 4-Hers! 

When: December 4th, 2017
Where: Wimberley Extension Office
Time: 6:30pm 


Come get to know new people and join us for pizza, drinks, and games!!!! 


Please RSVP using the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVu9H3KeKJMxhZAZeooXWBnK3U_pUKNcUtRjhpBHrntgm_Ag/viewform

Swine Validation-Updated

Reminder: Swine Validation is this Saturday, Nov 18th at Dripping Springs Ranch Park from 8-12pm

2018 HCLE Homeskills entry forms and rule book

2018 HCLE is coming up!

Below you will find links to this years rule book along with the forms needed for Homeskills items. 

Click here for the HCLE food form: Complete this form for each Food Entry and submit with entry form as well as with your entry at check-in. 

Click here for the HCLE preserved food form: Complete this form for each Food Entry and submit with your entry at check-in 

Click here for the HCLE arts and crafts, clothing, photography  form: Complete this form for each Arts & Crafts, Clothing and Photography entry and submit with entries at check-in. 


*****REMINDER: ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE BY DEC 13th TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE*****

Click here for the 2018 HCLE Rule Book 

County 4-H Photography Contest

County Photography Contest:

All photos must be submitted in jpeg, jpg or gif format to the Extension Agents at the email addresses below by Dec. 22nd. 

kate.blankenship@ag.tamu.edu

jason.mangold@ag.tamu.edu

County entries will be taken this year the same as District entries, each photograph will need to be clearly labeled with the age division, county, 4-H members first and last name, and the name of the category. You will not be turning in a hard-copy of the photo, it will be a jpeg that will be emailed to the Extension agents. 

Each 4-H member may enter up to three photos. You cannot enter all three photos in the same category. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between April 16, 2017-February 1, 2018. 

Please follow the District guidelines when submitting your photos for County. 

For any questions feel free to call Extension office or refer to the District Photography Guidelines which are attached here. 

Click here for District Photography Guidelines

2018 4-H Opportunity Scholarship

The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation.  This year Texas 4-H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Former Texas 4-H members will be able to apply for scholarships through the collegiate scholarship program.  All applications and support materials can be downloaded from the Texas 4-H website at:  texas4-h.tamu.edu

Changes for the 2018 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Process

• Texas 4-H will continue to accept both the old and new versions of SAT scores for the 2018 application process.
• Applicants must work directly with their school administrators to ensure they have quartile ranking for their application. A quartile ranking is required to be considered for a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship.
• Scholarship Interviews will be conducted in College Station in May, 2018.
• Dr. Toby Lepley will resume leadership as Scholarship Coordinator for 2018.  Please direct all questions directly to Dr. Lepley or your District 4-H Specialists.

***All applications due to the Extension office by Jan 19th, 2018! ****

Hurricane Harvey t-shirts

Hurricane Harvey T-shirts have ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you ordered Hurricane Harvey t-shirts we have them at the Extension Office.

200 Stillwater RD
Wimberley, 78676

We are open M-F: 8-12, 1-5. 

4-Hers needed

*****ATTENTION*****

Horse Enthusiasts! We have a Hays County Horse Quiz Bowl Team! We are going to practice at the county level in preparation for going to District!  We have twelve members so far, and have room for more kids. We especially need 2 more participants, ages 9th thru 12th grade, in order for our Senior team to be able to participate. Kids are learning about horse nutrition, anatomy, conformation, genetics, color, rodeo, showing, history...just to name a few categories. 

Please contact Elizabeth Wortham 512-844-9679, or Dara Richardson 512-648-0238 for more info.

Reminder!!!!!

I want to remind everyone that Lamb and Goat Validation is tomorrow morning 9/21/17 from 8-11 at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.

Also do not forget that all entry forms for Fall County Roundup need to be turned into the office by Monday the 23rd by 5pm. Entries can be brought to the office or emailed to Jason or Kate.

Please remember that the office has moved to Wimberley, the address is 200 Stillwater, Wimberley Tx.

Horse Paperwork Due!!!!

Horse exhibitors please do not forget that your Coggins and Proof of Ownership or Grade horse paperwork (if this applies to you) is due to the Extension Office by November 1st, 2017. If you plan on participating in any of the shows this year please be sure to get all of this information into us, here at the office.

For Grade Horse Paperwork- Click Here

The new address to our office is 200 Stillwater, Wimberley Tx, 78676. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at any time.

Open House

After a few starts and stutters, at long last the Hays County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office has relocated to Wimberley!  Although we enjoyed our time in San Marcos, with new beginnings come exciting changes.  A little over a year ago, we also welcomed our two new agents, Kate Blankenship/FCS and Jason Mangold/Ag, they work together coordinating our Hays County 4H as well.  If you haven’t met Kate or Jason yet, be sure to come by our new office at 200 Stillwater and introduce yourself.  Kate has spent the last year out in our community educating citizens about Diabetes Care, Childcare, Nutrition and a myriad of other topics.  She is available to come to your organization for these classes and as always, our education services are free of charge.  Jason has been traveling around Hays County for individual site visits, livestock shows and 4H events.  Both are available to answer any questions you may have about our other services.    Our youth program office is also open and ready to serve you. Kelly Giesler,  is our Youth Program Assistant here in Hays County.  While “Hatching in the Classroom” is a well-known program in many schools, we have many other fun learning opportunities we offer  and can even design custom programs for your classroom or organization’s needs.  One of our newest programs has been bringing awareness to important issues like mental health and suicide prevention.  Bari Conley is still manning the front office and she is an amazing resource for information about all things Hays County.  We’d love to invite all of you to come by our new offices and introduce yourself and see what we have to offer. 

The County will be holding an open house at our facility tomorrow, Friday the 13^th, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.  We hope to see you there!

Major Show Sign Up for Fort Worth, SALE, San Angelo, Houston, Austin Entry Forms

Major Show Sign Up for Fort Worth, SALE, San Angelo, Houston, Austin Entry Forms

Major Stock Show Sign Up!!!! If you plan to sign up for a the Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston or Austin Major Stock Show here are the links to the Junior Market Show and Junior Breeding Show Entry Forms. Please be sure to print off the entry form and fill it out and then bring it by the office with a blank check, so that we have a chance to look at the forms here in the office to make sure everything is correct and there are no changes before you write the check.

Please use the links below to find the entry forms for the Major Shows listed below.

The Deadline for turning in the entry forms will be November 13th at 4:30pm, 

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

Junior Entry Form- Click Here

Junior Heifer Show- Click Here

San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
Junior Show Entry Worksheet- Click Here 

San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
Junior Entry Form- Click Here
Junior Heifer Show- Click Here

Houston Stock Show and Rodeo
Junior Show Entry Worksheet- Click Here

Austin Rodeo
Junior Show Entry Worksheet- Click Here

Please be sure to fill out all the information under each link, if there is something else you are wanting to sign up for at one of the shows please call the office (512-393-2120) or send me an email at jason.mangold@ag.tamu.edu or if you just have any questions please do not hesitate to get a hold of me.

HCLE Queen/Ambassador/Scholarships

Attention High School Boys:

The Hays County Livestock Show is starting a new leadership role for High School Boys called Hays County Livestock Show Ambassador.  All applicants must have shown at least one year at the Hays County Livestock Show. Rules and information about the Ambassador program can be found in the 2018 Hays County Livestock Show Rule book online at www.hayscountylivestockshow.org   Applications are also available on the website.

There is a mandatory meeting for all applicants and at least one parent on Sunday October 1, 2017 2pm at the Hays County PCT 2 office in Kyle. 

All application packets are due to the Hays County Extension Office in Wimberley by 4:30 pm on Friday October 6, 2017. Late Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

  

Attention High School Girls:

If  you are interested in being on the Hays County Livestock Queen’s Court there is a mandatory meeting for all applicants and at least one parent on Sunday October 1, 2017 2pm at the Hays County PCT 2 Office in Kyle.

All applicants must have shown at least one year at the Hays County Livestock Show.  Rules and information about the Queen Contest can be found in the 2018 Hays County Livestock Show Rule Book online at www.hayscountylivestockshow.org  Applications are also available on the website.

All application packets are due to the Hays County Extension Office in Wimberley by 4:30 pm on Friday October 6, 2017. Late Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Attention High School Seniors

Information about the Hays County Livestock Show Scholarships can be found in the 2018 Hays County Livestock Show Rule Book online at www.hayscountylivestockshow.org Applications are also available on the website.

Hays County Livestock Show Scholarship applications are due to the Hays County Extension Office in Wimberley by 4:30 pm on Friday October 6, 2017. Late Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

 Click here for important Queen-Ambassador-Scholarship information

Click here for Scholarship Application/Entry form 

Click Here for Ambassador Application/Entry form 

Click Here for Queen Application/Entry form 

2017 fall County Roundup

2017 Fall County Roundup will be held on October 30th at the Extension Office in Wimberley:

200 Stillwater Rd,
Wimberley, TX 78676


Contest will begin at 6pm:

• Food Challenge
• Food Show
• Entomology
• Beef, Horse, Nutrition Quiz Bowl
• Public Speaking
• Educational Presentations

All entry forms must be submitted to the Extension office by Oct 23rd. 

Click here for entry form 

JR Leadership Retreat

Junior Leadership Retreat for 4-Hers in 3rd-8th grade.  November 10-12th @ Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood. 
The Texas 4-H Council will lead educational sessions in: Outdoor Cooking, Community Service, Robotics, Duds to Dazzle, and Wildlife Education. 

Click here for flyer and registration information

2017 District 10 4-H Conference

The 2017 District 10 4-H Conference will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Comfort High School in Comfort, TX. This conference gives youth and adults from around the district the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge by highlighting projects from different areas. It provides for district level leadership that they can take back to their county and teach to local 4-Hers. This conference will feature six (6) rotating sessions for youth and adults, that you can pick three (3) to attend. These sessions will offer various training on available contests and project experiences.


Cost: $15.00 per registrant, youth and adults

Register on 4-H Connect by September 15th 

Click here for more details! 

We are doing a County order of t-shirts, please submit order form and money to the Agrilife Extension Office by Sept 15th.

Proceeds from the purchase of the shirts will be sent to the Texas 4-H office to go into the hurricane relief fund that has been set up. All the monies raised through the Texas 4-H Hurricane Relief Campaign will go directly back to club and county 4-H Programs in the hurricane affected counties. The funds can be used by the 4-H programs to support the identified rebuilding needs of their community and 4-H Program.

***Make checks payable to Hays County 4-H***

Click here for order form