Please distribute to anyone you think might be interested in our Market Poultry Workshop which will be held on May 31st this year.  It is a great place for agents, 4-Hers, and FFA students to learn about how to raise birds for show.  If they are new or just want to see if they can find an edge to move up. May 31, 2014 Pearce Pavilion (Link to Interactive Campus Map) College Station, TX Onsite Registration starts at 8:00 am Workshop 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Register Online… Read More →

We received notice from the state horse office about some upcoming learning opportunities for those interested in horse judging – both for coaches and 4-H members! Horse Judging Coaches Clinic Printable flyer June 19-20, 2014 Texas A&M University College Station, TX Format:  For coaches, 4-H and FFA leaders, and interested parents Topic Areas: Day 1: Instruction on Evaluation of Classes Day 2:  Reasons and Coaching Strategy For more information and to register:  http://equine.tamu.edu/coaches-clinic/ Register by:  June 6, 2014 Contact for more information:  Dr. Clay Cavinder at cac@tamu.edu Horse… Read More →

And here they are!  Results from this past weekend’s District 8 4-H Roundup contests!  Congratulations to our 4-H members!  You can find them below or a printable version here. If you are Senior that has qualified to attend Texas 4-H Roundup, please do not forget to register on 4-H Connect by Friday, May 16. Placing Age Division Contest Category County Team/Ind First Name Last Name 1 Junior Beef Quiz Bowl Coryell Team Jenna Coward 1 Junior Beef Quiz Bowl Coryell Team Kyle Coward 1 Junior Beef Quiz Bowl… Read More →

Sorry that’s its taken a week to get them posted, but here they are!  We had a great (and FUN!) Fashion Show in Granbury last Friday.  Encourage your friends to think about the Clothing & Textiles project in the future.  Our contestants had a great time!Congratulations to our contestants! Junior Buying Dressy County Name 1st Place Individual Erath Ella Klein 2nd place Individual Comanche Kody Johnson 3rd Place Individual Leon Mary O’Neal Junior Buying Everyday Living County Name 1st Place Individual Erath Brittney Moser 2nd place Individual Comanche… Read More →

April : Month of The Military Child Wear Purple on April 15th, 2014 to support military Kids (Purple represents all branches of the military. Wearing purple will show your appreciation for all military youth’s sacrifices and challenges!) Ideas: Get companies to have their employees wear purple. Ask stores and restaurants to put this flier in their windows. Involve schools, sports teams, clubs, and after-school organizations. Ask local, regional, state, and Federal representatives to wear purple on April 15. To register your Purple Up! event, find more information on… Read More →