4-H Happenings Coming Up:
August 15-September 1: 4-H Club Managers Sign Up for 4-H Volunteers
August 26: Community Service Drop Off
August 26: Thorndale 4-H Club Meeting, 6pm, Thorndale Chamber*
August 30: Major Heifer, Sheep, and Goat Tag Orders Due
September 1: 4-H ENROLLMENT STARTS!!!*
September 1: Major Show Broiler Orders Due, Extension Office
September 1- November 1: Milam County 4-H Giveaway Fundraiser*
September 2: Gause 4-H Club Meeting, 6pm, Gause Baptist Church Family Life Center*
September 2: Rockdale 4-H Club Meeting, 6pm, Peace Lutheran*
September 3: Cameron 4-H Club Meeting, 6pm, Yoe High School Cafeteria*
September 3: Cloverbuds 4-H Project Meeting, 5:15pm, CH Yoe High School Cafeteria*
September 6: RFA Broiler Pick up, 4:30pm, Home Demo Building RFA fairgrounds*
September 8: 4-H Banquet, 2pm, Cameron ISD Performing Arts Center*
September 10: Rabbit Extravaganza Deadline*
September 11: RFA Rabbit Tag In, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Home Demonstration Building, Rockdale Fair Park
September 11: RFA Breeding Beef Heifer Entries Postmarked*
September 11: Texas 4-H and FFA Weekend in Aggieland Deadline
September 13 and 14: Rabbit Extravaganza, Bell County Expo (Cadence Bank Center)*
September 16: Shooting Sports 4-H Project Club Meeting, 5pm, American Legion Rockdale, 2534 N Hwy 487 Rockdale, TX 76567
September 16: Major Show Swine Tag Orders Due, Extension Office
September 19 (8am): Texas 4-H and FFA Football Game Tickets Deadline 🏈
September 20-21: 4-H and FFA Weekend in Aggieland
October 5: RFA- Commercial Heifers: Palpation and Body Condition Scoring, 8:30 to 10:30 am, Fair Park at Comm Heifer barn.
October 6-12: National 4-H Week
October 12: Junior Burger Cook-Off, SSWF, Cameron
October 14-19: Rockdale Fair
October 22: Major Show Heifer Validation, 5-6:30pm, YEB
October 24: Major Sheep and Goat Validation, 5-6:30pm, YEB
October 28: Club Officer Training, 6pm, Extension Office
November 25: Holiday Gift Idea Exchange, 6pm, TBA
November 25: Drawing for 4-H Giveaway
PLEASE NOTE: 4-H Club Meetings will ONLY BE POSTED in this section now-September. After September, please look for them below in the 4-H Clubs Section.
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
· Extension Office Conference: Meeting Room inside Milam County Annex (OLD BUILDING-where the Office used to be)
· Bea’s Kitchen (Senior Center inside of Milam County Annex): 806 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
4-H Club News
- Cameron 4-H Club: September 3rd, 6pm, Yoe High School Cafeteria
- Gause 4-H Club: September 2nd, 6pm, Gause Baptist Church Family Life Center
- Rockdale 4-H Club: September 2nd, 6:30pm, Peace Lutheran
- Thorndale 4-H Club: August 26, 6pm, Thorndale Chamber
- Shooting Sports 4-H Project Club: September 16th, 5pm, American Legion Rockdale, 2534 N Hwy 487 Rockdale, TX 76567
NEW 4-H YEAR STARTS SEPTEMBER 1st!!!!
The New 4-H year will start on September 1st! Please mark this on your calendar to register and re-enroll on 4-H online starting on September 1st. All 4-H club leaders and managers will need to re-enroll from August 15-September 1st.
ENROLLMENT: SEPTEMBER 1st is the first day to RE-ENROLL in 4-H! This is for 4-H members and volunteers!!! www.join4h.com Tell your friends to sign up!!! To re-enroll or join 4-H, please see our website: http://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-enrollmentguidelines/ This link will show you the steps to join as well as many important items for the 4-H year! Join us for 4-H fun!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENROLLMENT BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT! If you are awaiting review, you are good! If it says resubmit or incomplete, you will need to finish before you can be approved!
Cloverbuds 4-H Project
We are so excited to get back to cloverbuds meetings this year! Cloverbuds are Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students. We regularly meet each month and learn about 4-H and have fun!!!! This year, we have a new 4-H leader, Corley Callahan! She is excited about getting going and has some fun activities for you all!
All meetings will be at 5:15pm at the YHS Cafeteria (303 E 12th St, Cameron, TX 76520).
Here are the dates and themes for each month:
Dates:
September 3d
October 1st (National Night Out-Cameron PD)
November 5
December 3
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
Milam County Junior Livestock Show:
All rules have been posted on the MCJLS website and can be found here: https://mcjla.org/
Rockdale Fair and Rodeo (RFA)
All the Rules have been uploaded to the website! Please check it out! https://milam.4h.agrilife.org/rockdale-fair/
NOTE: Rockdale Fair Home Economics Rules and Entry Form have been posted on the website!!!
- Commercial Heifers: Palpation and Body Condition Scoring: Oct. 5, 2024, 8:30 to 10:30 am, Fair Park at Comm Heifer barn.
- Rabbits: September 11th, 2024, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Home Demonstration Building, Rockdale Fair Park.
- Broilers: pick-up September 6th, Home Demonstration Bldg., Rockdale Fair Park, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Cost per broiler: $1.74. A minimum of 25 chicks per entry must be purchased by each exhibitor.
- Breeding Beef Heifer: entries postmarked and due September 11, 2024.
A. All exhibitors showing market animals, commercial heifers, breeding beef heifers, baked food and ag mechanic projects will be required to come to one board approved cleanup/set up day, Saturday, October 5th, 8:00 to 11:00 am, Saturday, October 12th, 8:00 to 11:00 am or Sunday, October 13, 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Exhibitors will be required to sign in. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN PROBATION OR DISQUALIFICATION.
Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo Junior Ambassadors
The Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo is proud to announce the launch of its Jr. Ambassador Program, designed to empower young leaders in our community who have a passion for agriculture and service. This program is an excellent opportunity for students to develop valuable skills and gain hands-on experience. Encouraging them to apply not only enhances their personal growth but also strengthens our community as a whole.
Ages: 16-20
Min GPA- 2.5
Must be able to attend the BVFR
Application period: June 30-August 30
Application, video interview, and one letter of recommendation required
For more information and application: brazosvalleyfair.com
Junior Master Photographer Opportunities
The Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer program is for intermediate level or higher 4-H members enrolled in the photography project. This opportunity will help your youth learn more about photography and how to improve their skillset. While there is no application process for the program, youth must attend and complete both JMP workshops (I & II) and pass a final test to be considered an official JMP. Involvement in the Photography Ambassador program a senior-level 4-H member is dependent upon involvement in JMP. The two workshops have been announced for Saturday, September 21 and Saturday, December 7. See the attached brochure and flyer for more information about the program. Register on 4HOnline for both events. Registration for Workshop I opens on August 30 and Workshop II registration opens on November 10.
Back to School Sock Bash Fundraiser for MILAM County
The Texas 4-H Foundation is excited to announce that they have partnered with Bloom Socks for a Back-to-School Sock Bash Fundraiser! This fundraiser will run from August 5th – September 15th. With multiple selections of fun 4-H socks, $5 from every pair of socks sold will go directly to your county! On the order form, each customer will select which county they are supporting, and at the end of the fundraiser, the money each county earns from their sales will be put into the respective foundation account. Click here to start shopping on August 5th. As an EXTRA PERK for YOUR COUNTY, every county that sells 150 pairs of socks will receive a $1,000 travel voucher from Bloom!
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.
https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/student-success-series/
Jump Start:
Any student entering 8th grade in August 2024 is eligible to participate. Students will:
- Become familiar with Texas Farm Bureau
- Learn more about Texas agriculture through interactive modules
- Grow leadership skills
- Discover unique careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster
Registration closes Sept. 23.
Jumpstart Individual Registration
Participants will have from Oct. 1 – 31 to complete all modules. The modules are self-paced and will not be timed for completion.
Participants will receive an email with the Google Classroom access details when the modules are available.
Activate:
Any student entering 9th grade in August 2024 is eligible to participate. Students will:
- Learn more about Texas Farm Bureau
- Be challenged to create a plan for leaving a legacy
- Develop an understanding of the day in the life of a farmer
- Explore the agricultural supply chain
- Develop an understanding of what a personal brand is and it’s importance
Registration closes Sept. 23.
Activate Individual Registration
Participants will have from Oct. 1 – 31 to complete all modules. The modules are self-paced and will not be timed for completion.
Participants will receive an email with the Google Classroom access details when the modules are available.
1st Annual SSWF- Junior Hamburger Cook-Off
When: October 12, 2024
Teams: - Team entry fees are $20/team. Team sponsors, banners, and signs are permitted.
- Each team will consist of one youth ages 10-17 and one adult supervisor 18 or older.
- The team will be registered under the youth participant and the youth participant will be responsible for cooking
- Adult supervisor may assist with grill/fire management, cutting vegetables/meat, and may coach/supervise the youth participant, but the youth participant MUST season, cook, and build the burger on their own
More information- see attached rules.
4-H and FFA Weekend in Aggieland
Don't miss the opportunity for your youth to experience Texas A&M University like never before at 4-H and FFA Weekend in Aggieland! As part of the Texas A&M University System, we believe Texas A&M can be a great place to introduce a young person to the idea of college. This event was formerly known as "4-H Day in Aggieland," but we have joined forces with the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS) AND Texas FFA Association to make it bigger and better!
This is a two-day event. Click here to register for one day or both days, and to purchase a t-shirt.
Friday, September 20th:
Youth and their families will have the opportunity to hear from the College’s leadership, receive an admissions presentation, and interact with various departments. The event is $10 per person. The event will be held 1 PM - 4:15 PM, with check-in opening at 12:30 PM. Registration will close on September 11th OR after the first 200 spots have been filled. There will be a waitlist available once the first 200 spots are full.
Saturday, September 21st:
On Saturday, September 21st, 4-H & FFA families, employees, and friends are invited to a Fightin' Texas Aggie tailgate and the Texas A&M Football game. The tailgate will be held at the Joe & Shirley Swinbank '74 AgriLife Center from 3-6 PM. Tailgate entry is free. Registration will close on September 11th.
Purchase your commemorative t-shirt for $20. Youth AND adult sizes available. T-shirt sales close on September 2nd and LIMITED shirts will be sold on-site. ALL SHIRTS MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE EVENT. NO SHIRTS WILL BE SHIPPED.
Football game:
Tickets to the Texas A&M Aggies versus Bowling Green Falcons football game are $30 each and must be purchased separately from 4-H and FFA Weekend in Aggieland registration. Ticket purchase deadline is September 19th at 8 AM. Purchase football tickets here.
Registrants will receive additional information regarding parking and more the week of the event.
4-H Facebook:
Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook 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!