Tarrant 4-H

Howdy!

I can't believe we are almost wrapping up our 4-H "year".

*Club & Volunteer nominations are OPEN! Please consider nominating some of our hardworking volunteers to be recognized at our Awards Banquet. You can also nominate a business or organization that has supported 4-H during this last program year. You can find the links in this newsletter.

We also have some meeting and potential contest dates set. Please be sure to mark those in your calendar!

Sincerely,

Miss Kate

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Kate Marshall, CEA 4-H Youth Development, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu

Sanci Hall, EA 4-H Youth Development, Prairie View Cooperative Extension Program

sanci.hall@ag.tamu.edu

Andrea Amador, 4-H Administrative Assistant

andrea.amador@agnet.tamu.edu

Traveling to the Tarrant County AgriLife Extension Office:

The entrance to our building is on the West side facing our surface parking lot and Burnett St., it is not on Taylor St. The surface parking lot entrance is on West 2nd Street (Parking will be validated for those participating/staying at an event. Please bring the ticket up with you and we will provide a sticker barcode that scans to get you out free of charge). You will enter the building on the 2nd floor and then take the elevators to the 5th floor where our office is located.

Email: tarrant4-h@ag.tamu.edu
Website: https://tarrant-tx.tamu.edu/
Location: 200 Taylor Street suite 500, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-884-1291
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarrantCounty4H

Please keep this link handy! This is the 2025-26 Tarrant County 4-H Calendar. County & District Event dates are listed. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Dear 4-H Club Managers and Volunteers,

Please complete the 4-H Club Award Application 2026 if you would like to nominate your club for the Honor, Blue Ribbon, or Rising Star club awards! Please remember that only one person, preferably the club manager, should complete the entry.

The following are descriptions of the awards:

• Honor Club Award-Clubs that meet 12 of the 16 standards of excellence. By meeting these standards, clubs ensure proper management and leadership and can better fulfill the mission of making the best better.

• Blue Ribbon Club Award-This award is given in recognition to clubs that place the youth as their focus. Clubs that provide positive experiences and opportunities to grow for all of their members will be considered for this award.

• Rising Star Club Award-This award is given to clubs whose members are extensively engaged in club, county, district, and state level events. While members engaging in club activities is great, we strongly encourage our youth to experience 4-H more completely by partaking in activities at all levels.

Application deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026, by 5 p.m.

*Club awards will be announced at the Annual County Awards Reception.

In Tarrant County, we are fortunate to have amazing volunteers who work diligently in support of our 4-H youth. In an effort to provide public recognition, the following awards have been established. A volunteer may receive each award only once.

Nomination deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026, by 5 p.m.

Youth and adults are encouraged to submit nominations for the following awards. More than one person can nominate an individual or organization.

Friend of 4-H Award: This award is presented to a group, business, organization, or individual that has contributed to the development of the overall 4-H program in Tarrant County. Application.

Alumni Award: This award recognizes a former 4-Her who continues to support the 4-H program and has made significant contributions to "Make the Best Better." Application.

Distinguished Leader Award: Each year, the Distinguished Leader Award recognizes an adult for his/her efforts to improve the 4-H program and make an impact on the 4-H members, not just within the local club, but at the county, district, and state level as well. Application.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, July 24, 2026, by 5 p.m.

*Awards will be announced at the Annual County Awards Reception.

Make plans to join us on Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m.! We will be holding our annual 4-H Club Officer training. New and returning officers/members are all encouraged to attend! Not currently serving as an officer? That's ok, we're here to help you learn! ALL members are welcome.

Please be sure to join us on Thursday, August 27th for our Club Manager training. It will be held at the Extension Office & begin at 6:30 p.m. Check out the details on the flyer below! *All clubs must send a representative.

*Assistant Club Managers and Adult Volunteers are all welcome to attend! Please email: kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu to RSVP.

Please hold these dates for the Tarrant County Food Challenge Contest!

• Thursday, October 1st (Primary Date) 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 8th (Backup Date) 6:00 p.m.

Please note: Teams MUST participate in the county contest to qualify for Districts. Contact us with questions!

Join Tarrant County 4-H and community partners for an important firearm safety class designed for youth and families. This program focuses on education, prevention, and responsible practices to help keep homes and communities safe.

Participants will learn about safe firearm storage, how to prevent unauthorized access, and how to respond if a child encounters a firearm. The class will also provide helpful resources, including information on free gun safety locks and how to start conversations about safety at home and in the community. Each family in attendance will be entered for a chance to win a handgun safe.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and secure your spot.

For more information, contact Sanci Hall at smhall@pvamu.edu or 817-884-2120.

Be sure to get signed up! Check out all of the details here.

Application Link

https://texas4-hyouthdevelopment.submittable.com/submit

Eligibility for New Members

• A Texas 4-H member entering the 9th – 12th grade (as of September 1, 2026).
• Complete and submit the application by July 31, 2026.
• Have a willingness to learn about and promote STEM.
• Attend mandatory virtual orientation with his/her parents/guardians on August 27 at 7 PM.
• Attend the mandatory fall and spring in-person meetings (dates and locations will be listed in the application).
• Be willing to work collaboratively on a team with other youth and adults.
• Be responsive and engaged in team communications.
• Share knowledge and skills with others.
• Not serving on the 2026-27 Texas 4-H Council.
• Applications will be reviewed in August and applicants notified by the August 24th.

Open to Texas 4-H youth in grades K–8 with no entry fee.

Submit your photos by July 31, 2026 using the QR code or email for details.

Each participant may enter up to three (3) photos. All entries from the same participant must be in different categories. Photos must be taken by the participant between July 31st, 2025 and July 31st, 2026. Photos must be taken by the participant themselves. Using a self-timer is acceptable but images cannot be from security cameras or game cameras.

Categories: Animals, Details & Macro, Digitally Enhanced/AI, Food, Landscape, Motion/Action, Night, Pattern & Perspective, People, Plant/Flora, Shadow/Silhouette, Still Life, Theme (Vintage Technology), Transportation, Videography, and True Leaders Project Challenge

Review PVAMU Extension State Photography Contest Memo for details.

Registration

Check out the attachment below for the complete listing of camps being offered by the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood this summer! Texas 4-H Conference Center - Lake Brownwood, TX

Here are some handy links for our Club Managers and Adult Leaders!

• Tarrant County 4-H Calendar: https://secure.smore.com/n/jx6ak
• Texas 4-H Management (Complete Listing of 4-H Resources and Official Logos): 4-H Management - Texas 4-H (tamu.edu)

• Texas 4-H Curriculum and Resources: Curriculum and Resources - Texas 4-H (tamu.edu)

• Tarrant County AgriLife Extension 4-H Webpage: Tarrant County 4-H – Making the Best Better | Teaching, Research, Extension, and Service (agrilife.org)
• Club Manager Forms (Sign-in Sheets) link