Tarrant 4-H

Howdy!

It's August and that means we are about ready to start a new "year" in 4-H! We have some meeting and contest dates set for this next cycle. Please be sure to mark them on your calendar and watch for more to come.

Also, Texas 4-H is launching a NEW enrollment system on August 17th. We are still learning the details and will share them as soon as possible. Everyone will be going to a new website to set up their accounts (we will no longer utilize 4-H Online). If you are submitting entries for Major Shows you will need to get enrolled as soon as the system opens.

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

2026-27 Calendar. Dates will be added as they are received!

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 this date for the Tarrant County Food Challenge Contest!

• Thursday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m.

Food & Nutrition - Texas 4-H - Link to Food Challenge Rules, Guidelines and Resources.

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

Please put these dates on your calendar! The County Youth Council and Adult Leaders Association will be meeting on these days for the 2026-27 4-H year. Meetings are held at the Extension Office and start at 6:30 p.m.

All 4-H members and adults are welcome to attend. County Youth Council is a great way to interact with other 4-H'ers from across the county and build your leadership skills.

• September 28, 2026
• November 16, 2026
• January 25,2027
• March 22, 2027
• May 24, 2027

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.

Deadline to get entries to the office is August 12th at 5pm.

There are few things to keep in mind for some of the shows. When filling out the entry forms, where it says chapter or club – please be sure to fill it out as Tarrant County 4-H (Do not use your individual clubs name)

State Fair of Texas: - open for entries please go to this link: Livestock Exhibitor & Resources | State Fair of Texas

• Parents are encouraged to enter their child’s entry online themselves.
• You will be able to pay your entries online as well.
• Link for this is in a Word Document in the google doc below.
• I will then be able to go in and approve the entry once the parent has completed entries.

Four States Fair – Texarkana

• If you plan to go you will complete your own entries

Please check the Google Folder for info on East Texas State Fair & Heart of Texas Fair!

Entry checks need to be made out to ELEC

2026 Fall Major Show Entry Forms

If you have any other questions, please be sure to reach out ASAP!

Cattle, Sheep, and Goat tags that were not used during the June validation will be rolled over to use in the Fall Validation. I will send out the number of tags that are rolling over per chapter in a separate email. Swine tags DO NOT rollover.

Payment options are as follows: Cash, Check, and Square (new this year). With the Square there will be a 4% processing fee. An invoice will be emailed to the email address you have provided when placing your order, so please be sure it is an address you check regularly. Tags MUST be paid for 2 weeks prior to validation. Checks need to be made out to ELEC. Validation dates will be released in August.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES!!!!

******!!!!!!!! SHEEP/ GOAT !!!!!!!!!!***********

Tags ordered July 20 – August 31 will be $20 each (Sheep/Goat)

Tags ordered September 1 – September 11 will be $35 each (Sheep/Goat)

*******!!!!!!!! HEIFER TAGS !!!!!!!!!!***********

Tags ordered July 20 – August 31 will be $25 each

Tags ordered September 1 – September 11 will be $35 each

*******!!!!!!!!!! Swine Tag Orders !!!!!!!!!!!*******

Tags ordered July 20 – August 31 will be $25 each

Tags ordered September 1 – September 11 will be $35 each

**NO LATE ORDERS FOR SHEEP, GOAT, HEIFERS or SWINE WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5 PM ON SEPTEMBER 11th** (NO EXCEPTIONS)

(These options will be removed from the order form at 5 pm on September 11)

October/November 2026 – Tag order form

Please be sure to reach out if you have any questions!

Jacklyn Jones – Doyle

Ag & Natural Resources Extension Agent

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th. If you purchased tags, we will be at the Keller Ag Barn (11277 N Beach St, Fort Worth, TX 76244) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to validate your animals.

It's time to start thinking about getting your turkeys ordered for the 2027 show!

The orders will be accepted July 13 – August 21st. Order form will be closed at 5 pm on the 21st.

Order must be placed in increments of 5 and birds will be $5 each.

Once you place your order, if you need to make changes, please be sure to contact the extension office to make those changes.

**If an order is placed and then decided not to proceed with the project, you will still be responsible for the birds if not canceled by the last day orders can be placed.

If you have any questions, please be sure to reach out for clarification!

2027 TCJLS – Turkey Order Form

Jacklyn Jones – Doyle

Ag & Natural Resources Extension Agent

This initiative is designed to support dedicated Texas 4-H and FFA youth who face barriers to participating in livestock projects. Selected recipients will receive a pre-conditioned, donated market barrow from the TAMU Agricultural Education program to support their upcoming show season journey.

Key Program & Application Details

• Application Components:
• Completed & signed official application form (including AST/CEA endorsement).
• 2-Minute Video: A short video sharing the student's passion for agriculture, project impact, and plans to "pay it forward" (Google Drive or YouTube link).
• Facilities & Care Plan: Short written description (max 250 words) of barn layout, daily care, and biosecurity protocols.
• Confidential Financial Impact Statement (Optional): Short section detailing financial need/hardship (max 150 words).
• Mandatory Pick-up Requirement: Selected recipients must pick up their animal in person in College Station, TX, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM sharp with safe transport (trailer or crate).

Important Timeline

How to Submit:

All application materials and video links must be submitted to the Tarrant County Extension Office (kate.marshall@ag.tamu.edu) no later than Monday, August 24 at 5 p.m.

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

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