4-H Weekly Blast
August 14, 2025
4-H Events and Dates to Remember:
August 14: DEADLINE to sign up for State Fair Ag Product ID Contest
August 16: 4-H Open House, 9am-12th, Annex
August 16: 4-H Day with the Houston Texans
August 19: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
August 26: 4-H County Council Meeting, 6pm, Annex
August 26: Tag Orders for October Validation Due, Extension Office
September 1: ITS TIME TO JOIN 4-H!!
September 5: RFA Broiler Pick UP, Rockdale HE Building
September 5 & 6: 4-H & FFA Weekend in Aggieland 2025
September 7: 4-H Awards Ceremony*, 2pm, CH Yoe High School PAC
September 12-13: Rabbit Extravaganza, Bell County
September 13: Youth Grill Off
September 14: Ag Product ID Practice, 2pm, Extension Office
September 15: RFA Breeding Beef Heifer entries postmarked and due
September 15: RFA Rabbit Tag In, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Home Demonstration Building, Rockdale Fair Park
September 16: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
September 21: Ag Product ID Practice, 2pm, Extension Office
September 26: State Fair Ag Product ID Contest
October 1: 4-H Butterbraid Fundraiser BEGINS!
October 2: Consumer Practice, 6pm, Extension Office
October 4: HOT Fair Ag Product ID Contest- Waco
October 9: Consumer Practice, 6pm, Extension Office
October 12: Ag Product ID Practice TBD, 2pm, Extension Office
October 15-18: Rockdale Fair, Rockdale
October 21: Heifer Validation, 5-6:30pm, YEB
October 21: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
October 23: Sheep and Goat Validation, 5-6:30pm, YEB
October 26: Ag Product ID Practice, 2pm, Extension Office
October 28: 4-H Butterbraid Fundraiser ENDS!
October 28: 4-H County Council/Club Officer Training, 6pm, Annex/Bea's Kitchen
October 30: Consumer Practice, 6pm, Extension Office
November 2: Ag Product ID Practice, 2pm, Extension Office
November 6: Consumer Practice, 6pm, Extension Office
November 6: District Ag Product ID Contest- Belton
November 9: Ag Product ID Practice, 2pm, Extension Office
November 13: Consumer Practice, 6pm, Extension Office
November 16: Ag Product ID Practice, 2pm, Extension Office
November 18: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
November 24: Holiday Gift Idea Exchange/Co. Council Meeting/4-H FCH, 6pm, TBD
December 16: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
January 20: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
January 27: County Council Meeting/Recordbook Training, 6pm, Annex
February 17: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
April 21: 4-H Photography Project Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
April 28: County Council Meeting/Office Elections, 6pm,
Cloverbud Friendly*: This means that cloverbuds are welcome to come and participate in this activity. To learn more about the projects in the calendar, find the information below about the event.
Important Addresses:
· County Extension Office: 908 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
· YEB (Youth Exposition Building): 301 S Houston Ave, Cameron, TX 76520
· "Annex"/Extension Office Conference: Meeting Room inside Milam County Annex (OLD BUILDING-where the Office used to be)
· "Annex"/Bea’s Kitchen (Senior Center inside of Milam County Annex): 806 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
WEBSITE UPDATED!
We are working on updating the website so it has all the current activities and dates! We also now have a calendar of events on the website! Take a look! Missed 4-H Open House?? No worries! We have majority of the flyers on the website!
Fall Major Entries
Forms Available at Extension Office
All completed forms MUST BE submitted to the Extension office by Thursday August 14th - 6pm
The office will be open 8am-6pm and through lunch on Thursday, Aug 14th
Payment due with Entry Forms--Cash/Check only
4-H & FFA Weekend in Aggieland 2025 - Tickets on Sale NOW
Save the date for 4-H & FFA Weekend 2025: September 5-6. More information to come about educational opportunities and the tailgate with COALS, but purchase tickets now for the TAMU vs Utah State football game at the button below.
Rabbit Extravaganza
September 12-13, 2025
Bell County Expo Center
Join us for the 2025 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza! Compete in youth skills contests, exhibit a rabbit, and attend educational workshops. Learn more or sign up here: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/rabbit-extravaganza/
Sign Up to Compete in the Youth Grill Off!
What? Team youth beef burger grill-off competition! The Youth Grill-Off is a state-wide team burger cook-off contest organized by cooperative efforts of the Luling Foundation and tri-county Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices of Caldwell, Gonzales & Guadalupe County. Where? Luling Foundation Farm | 523 S. Mulberry St., Luling, TX 78648. When? September 13th, 8:30am-1pm. Who? Youth in 3rd-12th grade- team competition. See rules for age divisions. Registration: $20/team. Register at the link in the button to the right by September 2nd, 2025. Prize: Authentic Ranch Dinner at 2-C Ranch in Luling, TX on September 20th AND each team takes home their Old Smokey grill! PLUS: Raffle prizes, football on the big screen, Kids Tractor Pull, and lunch for the family!
Photography Ambassadors
We are very fortunate to have 3 Photography Ambassadors in our County!
Would you like to start this adventure and leadership role? It is a fun experience!
See the attached document as well as the information below on how to become a JMP and Photography Ambassador!
The dates for the 2025-2026 Junior Master Photography workshops have been set and are as follows:
Workshop I - September 27, 2025, Dallas
Workshop II - December 6, 2025, Dallas
Below are the details for both trainings. Please note that these will not be offered at any other times during the 4-H year.
JMP Workshop I
Date: Saturday, September 27
Times: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Fee: $50
Location: Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
Age divisions: Intermediate and Senior; limited to the first 50 youth to register
Registration: Opens on 4HOnline August 30 and closes September 21
Equipment: DSLR Camera Required (a limited supply will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
JMP Workshop II
Date: Saturday, December 9
Times: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Fee: $50
Location: Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
Age divisions: Intermediate and Senior; limited to those who have attended Workshop I
Registration: Opens on 4HOnline November 10 and closes November 30
Equipment: DSLR Camera Required (a limited supply will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
These two workshops are the training ground to becoming an ambassador. Youth must attend and fulfill the requirements of the JMP program first and can then become an ambassador.
Photography Monthly Meetings
Capture your county in a new light! This summer, our local county is hosting a series of exciting photography events designed for shutterbugs of all skill levels—from beginners to seasoned professionals.
These gatherings offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts, hone your craft, and celebrate the unique beauty of our community.
Texas Farm Bureau Student Success Series
Texas students put together the pieces that make up a successful leader through the Student Success Series. Students in 8th through 12th grade can learn more about leadership and networking and grow confidence and personal professionalism. For questions, email youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254.399.5037. Click here to learn more and apply today at the button below.
Milam County Junior Livestock Show:
All rules have been posted on the MCJLS website and can be found here: https://mcjla.org/
4-H Facebook & Instagram:
Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook and Instagram page! We post 4-H Blasts, 4-H contest results and neat opportunities to do in 4-H! Make sure that you “see us first” in your settings. Step 1: Like the Page, Step 2: Click on 3 dots by search and like and then click Follow Settings, Step 3: set as favorite, Step 4: Click on Posts and choose STANDARD, then you will see all 4-H posts when they arrive!
Facebook: Milam County 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Instagram: milam4h