After much discussion, it has been decided that the Ft Worth Livestock Show provides the best, highest quality contest for our young people.  It is known for outstanding classes, quality heifers / cows, and very strong officials and reasons takers.  As a result, it has been decided that the the Texas 4-H Dairy Judging Contest will be with the Ft. Worth 4-H and FFA Dairy Judging Contest.  This contest will be Sunday, January 20th, 2013. This date obviously proceeds some district qualifying contests.  As a result, this contest will… Read More →

The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults–at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture–assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces. The 2013 National 4-H Conference will be held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. As the sponsor for this conference, the National 4-H Headquarters–located within… Read More →

Show your spirit for District 8 4-H with a new t-shirt! View the flyer or go directly to the online order form: http://tinyurl.com/2013D84-HShirts There are two designs to choose from – and you can get them both! Click on the picture to see a larger image. District 8 4-H T-Shirt Design District 8 4-H Texas T-Shirt Design Dark Heather Color Shirt Navy Color Shirt Front Front Back Back                           Shirts will be available for three different… Read More →

Do you think bugs are cool?  If so, come to our Entomology Workshop! Erath County will be hosting an informational meeting about the entomology project and the Entomology Identification Contest.  All District 8 counties are welcome to come join the fun! Check out the flyer! It will be on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at the Meridian Civic Center located at 309 West River Street, Meridian, Texas. Dr. Sonja Swiger, Extension Entomologist will be the special guest speaker.  RSVP to your local County Extension Agent… Read More →

Results are in from the District 8 4-H Photography Contest.  Judging was held Wednesday in Waco and all 517 photos were evaluated.  Qualified photos will be awarded a Blue, Red, or White ribbons.  A “Best of Show” winner was selected in each of the three age divisions:  Junior, Intermediate, Senior.  Additionally, a “Spirit of 4-H” winner was chosen overall. Junior Best of Show – Brandt Moore, Somervell County, Animals – Wildlife Category Intermediate Best of Show -Christian Coffman, Bell County, Digital Darkroom Category Senior Best of Show –… Read More →