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1 To Make the Best Better in August 2014 County Countdown Page District Dates Page State Scoops Page Highway 21 West, Bryan Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

2 COUNTY COUNTDOWN Brazos County 4-H Banquet The Brazos County 4-H Banquet is coming up! It well be held on September 14th at the Brazos Expo Center at 4:00 PM. The theme for this year is Harvesting 100 years of 4-H. Each club will be responsible for decorating their table. Please RSVP by September 5th at On the website, add everyone who will be attending to the list. If you need extra tickets, they will be available for purchase at the Brazos Extension Office. Pizza Ranch! It s that time of year again, and Pizza Ranch is coming up soon! This year it will be on October 8th and 9th. If you are interested in volunteering to help out, please contact the Brazos County Extension Office. T-Shirts!! County Council is selling t-shirts for $7.00 this year! They come in adult and youth sizes. Shirts are sold at the County Extension Office, and they will also be available at 4-H Fun Day. Checks should be made payable to Brazos County Council Highway 21 West, Bryan Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

3 COUNTY COUNTDOWN HOT Fair Contest & Events The Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Waco has added some new contest and events for 4-H members to enter in. Below is a list of the events and contest that will be held this year at the fair. Agriculture Public Speaking Contest Consumer Decision Making Contest Agriculture Product ID Contest Food Challenge Livestock Judging Trap Shooters Extravaganza For more information about these contest you can view the rule book at this link: All entries must be done through our office or the day of the event. If you have any questions please contact us here at the office at Congratulations Ashley and Beau Skinner on their new baby boy Taos 4-H Connect Membership Enrollment for September 1, 2014 starts a new 4-H enrollment year on 4-H Connect! All profiles will change to IN- ACTIVE ON AUGUST 31ST and you will be required to re-enroll for the H year. All 4- H members and adults need to complete both a family and individual profile for membership and to be able to register for events. If you are re-enrolling and already have an existing profile, do not create a new profile, UPDATE your existing one with new , physical addresses and phone numbers. An annual participant fee is necessary for each 4-H member starting with the H year on September 1, This participant fee of $25, or $20 if enrolled from September 1st to October 31st, will ensure that the Texas AgriLife Extension Service can continue to deliver the highest quality 4-H program possible Highway 21 West, Bryan Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

4 COUNTY COUNTDOWN Community Service Opportunity Who: 4-H Club Members What: AWESOME 4-H SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY When: Saturdays starting at 9 am Where: Neal Park. The garden is at the corner of 22nd and Congress. All are welcome! If interested, please contact Arvitta Scott-arvitta.scott@ag.tamu.edu State Fair of Texas, H.O.T. Fair Entry Night When: August 14, 2013 Time 5-7 PM Where: Brazos County Extension Office Brazos County Council Officer Training When: August 7, 2014 Where: Brazos County Extension Office Time: 9am-12PM Adult Leader: Club Officer Training & 4-H Fun Day When: Saturday August 9, 2014 Where: Stephen C. Beachy Central Park 1000 Krenek Tap Road, College Station Time: Officer Training 9AM 11AM Lunch at 12:00 Fun Day 11:30AM 2:00PM Please visit this website to see what is needed for lunch Highway 21 West, Bryan

5 COUNTY COUNTDOWN 44 th ANNUAL BRAZOS COUNTY 4-H CAKE SHOW & AUCTION Monday, August 18, :00 p.m. AT THE BRAZOS CENTER Sponsored by the 4-H Adult Leaders Association to raise funds to support the 4-H program, a youth organization in Brazos County. Funds support 4-H'ers through Leadership Labs, Fashion Shows, Roundup Contests, Food Shows, etc How Does the Show and Sale Work? In support of the annual fundraiser, 4-H members, adults and family members are asked to bake cakes or pies which are entered in one of ten categories. You may make as many cakes as you want, however please avoid cakes/pies that require refrigeration! Remember all cakes/pies must be wrapped in plastic wrap, even if they are in a covered cake/pie container. *** Participants entering in categories 1-7 must make two (2) cupcakes or mini pies for the judges to taste. If they do not bring cupcakes/mini pies, the cake/pie will not be judged and will sell at the end of the auction. Please bring these in a covered GladWare, foil or similar container. 0. Clover Kids Division 5. Chocolate Cakes 1. 4-H Theme Cakes 6. Pound Cakes 2. Good Old Fashion Eating 7. Pies 3. Decorated Cakes (includes animal cakes) 8. Adult Cakes and Pies 4. Men and Boys Division ***EVERY Participant must bring a hand written thank you note per cake in a stamped unsealed envelope when they check their cakes in. Make the thank you note specific to your baked item. These will be addressed and mailed to the buyer of your cake/pie. Please encourage the participants to use their best skills when thanking members of our community for supporting our youth as they represent our entire Brazos County 4-H program! Dress: Sunday attire (collared shirt and slacks/nice jeans, dress; no t-shirts, shorts or flip flops) Check-in cakes/pies from 5:00-5:45 p.m. Hamburger Plates from J. Cody s will be available from 5 7:00 p.m. at the Brazos Center for $8/plate (includes burger, chips and drink). 4-H members are asked to remain during the auction to carry their cake/pie as it is auctioned, and to personally thank their buyer. During the auction, please be respectful to the buyers by keeping noise at a minimum Highway 21 West, Bryan

6 COUNTY COUNTDOWN Hightail n it for Heifers Scholarship 5K Fun Run This year s Fun Run is on October 18th from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. It starts and finishes at the Brazos County Expo Center Fairgrounds. Registration will be on their website soon. Visit for information and registration questions to heiferfunrun@gmail.com Or contact Terry The Fun Run s Facebook page is Hightail n it for Heifers Scholarship 2014 Fun Run Brazos Valley Fair & Expo Deadlines Entry Deadlines Open & Junior Livestock Show Entries September 15 Photography Entries September 20 Quilt Entries September 20 Baked & Canned Goods Entries September 20 Youth Western Art Show Entries October 7 LATE Open & Junior Livestock Show Entries Check in Drop Offs Baked Goods Drop Off September 29 Quilt Drop Off September 29-October 4 Canned Goods Drop Off September 29-October 4 For more information about entries, drop offs, and other events, visit Follow us on Facebook Follow Brazos County 4-H to get updates about events and happenings from around the county

7 COUNTY COUNTDOWN Couponing Basics This class will help you: Learn what is needed to start couponing Learn where to find coupons Learn to organize coupons Learn to get more with coupons Learn tips to stock your home Date: August 14, 2014 Registration Deadline: August 11, 2014 (call ) Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Class Location: United Way of the Brazos Valley Conference Room 909 Southwest Parkway East College Station, TX Contact person: Flora Williams Brazos County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (979) or Livestock Judging informational meeting We will be having an informational meeting for anyone who is interested in livestock judging on August 20th from 6-7PM at the Brazos County Extension Office. This meeting will be to get everyone's information, discuss the contest we will be attending and making a tentative practice schedule for the Fall semester. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jerod Meurer at

8 DISTRICT & STATE COUNTDOWN REMINDER: Sheep and Goat Validation Tag orders are due to the Brazos County Extension office by August 20th! Swine Validation Tag orders for major show tags and BCYLS only tags are both due by September 26 If you re showing broilers at the major shows, the orders need to be turned in to the Extension office by September 19th! Validation for BCYLS Commercial Steers and BCYLS only Steers is October 12 at the Bryan Auction Barn Tag orders due September 15th Validation Dates The major and county validation dates have been set. Commercial Steers & BCYLS ONLY Steers Validation October 12th at the Bryan Auction Barn. Sheep & Goat Validation- October 20, 2014 at the Brazos County Expo Center from 5:30 to 7:30 Heifer Validation November 6th at the Bryan Auction Barn from 5:30-7PM Major Swine Validation- November 24, 2014 at the Brazos County Expo Center from 5:30 to 7:30 BCYLS Swine only December 8, 2014 at the Brazos County Expo Center from 5:30 to 7:30 State Fair & HOT fair entry night August 13th at the Extension office from 5-6PM Major Show entry night November 4th at the Brazos Center from 5-7PM

9 DISTRICT & STATE COUNTDOWN District 9 4-H Fall Council Meeting & Fun Day September 6, :00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Conroe s Incredible Pizza Company 230 S Loop 336 W Conroe, Texas Register on 4-H Connect by August 29, 2014 texas.4honline.com $25 Registration fee includes all you can eat food buffet and drinks throughout your visit, Laser tag, 1 hour video game play, Go Karts, and $5 game card. $10 for Buffet & Drink only Conroe s Incredible Pizza Company includes a variety of family entertainment and games including bowling, video games, laser tag, and glow-in-the-dark mini golf. For more information, visit

10 Juniors Lane Hillert 1st place Beef Cathy Madsen 3rd place Companion Animal Taylor Colvin-2nd place Food & Nutrition Michael Kirk 2nd place Goat Madison Colvin 2nd place Rabbit Peyton Smith 1st place Sheep Nathan Kerth 3rd place Shooting Sports DISTRICT & STATE COUNTDOWN District Record Book Results Intermediates Kathelyn Kocman 1st place Consumer Education Olivia Williams 1st place Food & Nutrition Abigayle Williams 1st place Health Josiah Kocmoud 1st place Photography Abbey Judah 3rd place Poultry Caroline Lawrence 1st place Rabbit Aaron Nemec 1st place Shooting Sports Rylie Philipello 3rd place Swine Luke Foster 1st place Veterinary Science Seniors Rylee Cass 2nd place Beef Andrew Kocmoud 1st place Communication & Expressive Arts Cody Kocman 1st place Consumer Education Regan Schulman 3rd place Food & Nutrition Alyssa Roach 2nd place Goat Taylor Treat 2nd place Health Amanda Baxter 1st place Horse Travis Rooney 1st place Poultry Thanet Lawrence 1st place Public Speaking Julia Lawrence 1st place Rabbit Stephen Kocmoud 1st place Science, Engineering, & Technology Ryan Bouse 1st place Sheep Joshua Kim 2nd place Shooting Sports Katheleen Koenig 3rd place Veterinary Science - denotes state qualifying record book State Horse Show Results 1st Place Showmanship Rebecca Summer 6th Place Trail Rebecca Summer 1st Place Precision Riding Team Brazos County Faith Riders 2nd Place Drill Team Brazos County Faith Riders 9th Place Western Pleasure Park Philips 3rd Place Western Horsemanship Rebecca Summer 10th Place Hunter Hack Guiliana Slaughter 4th Place Hunt Seat Versatility Rebecca Summer 4th Place Hunter Showmanship Rebecca Summer 8th Place Hunter Showmanship Fiona Cohen Reserve Champion Hunter Under Saddle Rebecca Summer 8th Place Hunter Under Saddle Fiona Cohen Reserve Champion Hunt Seat Equitation Rebecca Summer 7th Place Hunt Seat Equitation Fiona Cohen 10th Place Hunt Seat Equitation-Laura Bilke

11 Important Dates Brazos County County Council Officer Training August 7th Club officer and Club manager Training August 9th State Fair of Texas and HOT fair entry night August 13th Brazos County Cake Show August 18th Sheep and Goat tag orders for 2015 major shows and BCYLS are due by August 20th Livestock Judging Informational meeting August 20th 4-H Enrollment begins September 1st Brazos County 4-H Awards Banquet September 14 Brazos Expo Center BCYLS only Steer tag orders due September 15th Major Show Broiler orders due September 19th 4-H Proclamation at County Commissioners Breakfast September 9:00AM BCYLS and Major Show swine tag orders due September 26th District 9 4-H Enrollment begins September 1st District Council meeting September 6th District Shooting sports program meeting September 8th District Horse Project meeting September 18th State 4-H State Record Book Judging August 4th 4-H Enrollment begins September 1st 4-H One Day October 11th

12 Let s Cook Something!!! Texas Two-Step Chicken Utensils: What you need: 2-quart shallow baking dish Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowl and spoon Meat thermometer Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves 1½ cups picante sauce 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 cups cooked brown rice What to do: 1. Wash hands and any cooking surface. 2. Preheat oven to 400 F. 3. Place chicken in 2-quart shallow baking dish. 4. Mix picante sauce, sugar and mustard. Pour over chicken. 5. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. 6. Serve chicken with rice. Cook Time: 10 minutes Prep Time: 20 minutes Cost per serving: $1.29 MyPyramid: 1½ ounce of Grains 3-4 ounces Meat & Beans MyPyramid: 1 ounce Meat & Beans * WIC Approved Food Package Note: To prevent cross contamination, wash hands and surfaces that come in contact with uncooked chicken and its juices. Dusty Tittle County Extension Agent Ag & Natural Resource Jerod Meurer County Extension Agent 4-H and Youth Development Flora Williams County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences Charla Anthony County Extension Assistant Horticulture Arvitta Scott CEP Agent 4-H & Youth Development Ashley Skinner County Extension Assistant 4-H Program Assistant As always Better Living for Texans (BLT) can provide food stamp eligible and other low income families with nutrition, food safety, and food resource management information. So for more information or any questions, contact Emily Warncke at the Brazos County Extension Office: or at Emily.Warncke@ag.tamu.edu In accordance with federal law and U.S Department of Agriculture s policy, Better Living for Texans Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call (202) (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

13 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 CEP Goat Judging Contest 3 4 State Record Book Judging Council Officer Extension office 9am-12n St. Fair & HOT Entry Night Ext. office Cake Brazos Center 7pm Major Sheep/ Goat tags due Enrollment begins 21 St. Fair Broiler TAMU Poultry Center 8 9 Adult Officer Trng 9-11am -4-H Fun Day 11:30am-2pm Brazos County