Here’s a neat little article that was shared with me this morning.  I thought it was worth the share! http://www.cattlenetwork.com/Lessons-from-the-show-ring-268463102.html It’s late July; temperatures are averaging in the mid- to upper-90s nearly every day – that can only mean one thing: it’s county fair time! Noah proudly displaying her trophy after being named the county’s champion swine showman. As a former 12-year 4-Her, county fairs and 4-H will always have a special place in my heart. From learning the proper way to fit a heifer and to show… Read More →

Distric t8 4-H Recordbook Judging was completed on Thursday, July 10 in Gatesville.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered to judge! We certainly could not do it without everyone’s assistance! And the results are in!  Click here for a printable version.   JUNIOR CATEGORY # BOOKS JUDGED PLACING NAME COUNTY Beef 6 1st Jenna Coward Coryell   2nd Allie Herring Robertson   3rd Jackson Miller Somervell Clothing & Textiles 2 1st Ava Snelson Williamson   2nd Natalie Blaser Ellis   3rd Companion Animal 1st   2nd   3rd… Read More →

Congratulations to all of District 8 4-H Horse Show competitors!  Results are in!   Don’t forget to also order your official Texas 4-H Horse Show t-shirt! Official Texas 4-H Horse Show Shirts for Sale! Front Design   Back Design   Printable flyer with details: Color – Black & White All orders need to be placed online by midnight on Sunday, July 6, 2014. http://www.tinyurl.com/2014Texas4-HHorseShowShirt Pick up at Texas 4-H Horse Show from 1-3 pm on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, or Friday on the East Concourse on the south end… Read More →

Pretty amazing video!!

As a reminder, District 8 will be hosting a Shooting Sports Coaches Training for Archery, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun in Waxahachie on May 17-18, 2014. This training is open to potential coaches across the state. Registration will be conducted through 4-H Connect. Look for District 8 – Archery, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun Coaches Training – Waxahachie. Registration opens April 1, 2014 and closes May 5, 2014. Please pay close attention to the deadline! Cost is $120 Participants MUST have completed and passed the Background Check PRIOR to registering… Read More →