Burleson County 4-H April Newsletter

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1 Burleson County 4-H April Newsletter 100 W. Buck St. Ste #105 Caldwell, TX Phone: (979) Fax: (979) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4-H ALA/Council Meeting- All 4-H members/parents are invited to attend the meeting of Burleson County 4-H Council & Adult Leaders Association on May 7 P.M. in Caldwell. CLUB MANAGERS: It is not too late to begin thinking about the October Fundraiser. Again this year, clubs will be given the opportunity to have one silent auction and one live auction item at the event. Please start thinking about 1) if your club will participate and 2) type of items. 4-H Has Talent Deadline 1 Deadline for TX Pork Leadership Camp H Horse Club 4-H Rabbit Club 4-H Shooting Sports Caldwell 4-H Frenstat 4-H BCFA Scholarship deadline Major Show Tag Order Forms due Commercial Heifer Tag in National 4-H Conference Somerville 4-H Online District Roundup entry deadline Snook 4-H 4-H Dog Club Go TEXAN Scholarship application due Cooks Point 4-H Deanville 4-H 4-H Goat Club Capital Farm Bicycle Rodeo Credit Scholarship Deadline Multi District Judging Contest TX Brigades Application Due Virtual Fishing Contest Online D9 Leadership Lab Registration & Fees due 4-H Stitch & Design BCF Rabbit EXPO 7P.M. District 4-H Horse Judging Burleson County Big Spring Clean Online District 4- H rifle, air rifle, & air pistol entries & fees due Tunis 4-H Big Time in D9 Club News Rabbit Club Will discuss spring opportunities, mandatory BCFA mtg, getting ready for rabbits, and new leadership duties. We will meet Tues, April 5th at 7 at the High School Commons. Frenstat 4-H Will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Frenstat Recreation Center. John Grange, CEA, will present the program. Nominations of officers for the year will be accepted at the April meeting as well as other important business for the remaining year. Make plans to attend. Cooks Point Will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 13 th at the Cooks Point Community Center.

2 April 1st 4-H Has Talent- Deadline April 1st. For more information call (979) or contact Jana Barrett (979) or Burleson County Fair Association Scholarship due. Requirements: Satisfactorily complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the Spring of current year, plan to attend a Texas Vocational Technical School or accredited Texas College or University, meet the minimum entrance requirements for the educational institutional of their choice, and must have been a participant in the Burleson County Fair for at least 3 years. Applications can be picked up in the Extension Office. DEADLINE: April 8, 2016! April 8th April 9th April 10th April 15th April April 16th 2017 Major Show Steer Validation Tag Order: It s that time again. If you are planning on showing a steer in the State Fair, Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio, San Angelo, or Austin you will need to order your tags by April 8, Tags will be $12 each and must be paid for before the order is made. NEW THIS YEAR: A order form must be completed and returned to the office with payment before the tags will be ordered. Order forms can be picked up at the Extension Office State Fair Sheep & Goat Validation Tag Order: If you plan on showing a lamb or goat at the State Fair of Texas, you must order your validation tag by April 8, Tags will be $12 each and must be paid for before the order is made. NEW THIS YEAR: A order form must be completed and returned to the office with payment before the tags will be ordered. Order forms can be picked up at the Extension Office State Fair Swine Validation Tag Order: If you plan on showing a lamb or goat at the State Fair of Texas, you must order your validation tag by April 8, Tags will be $12 each and must be paid for before the order is made. NEW THIS YEAR: A order form must be completed and returned to the office with payment before the tags will be ordered. Order forms can be picked up at the Extension Office. BCF Commercial Heifer Tag-In- 9 a.m.-12 Caldwell Livestock Commission. Average weight must be 750 lbs. (increase this year from 700 lbs to 750 lbs) National 4-H Conference- The National 4-H Conference is a yearly opportunity for 4-H Members from all over the nation to gather together and discuss societal topics. Participants are selected by their state 4-H program and attend as a delegate. District Roundup entry deadline online. Capital Farm Credit Scholarship- Sponsored by Bryan Credit Finance. Five $1000 one-time scholarships awarded to five individuals from area high schools. Capital Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with financial services, and because a steady flow of credit means more jobs and economic growth, Capital Farm Credit is also helping invest in the vibrancy of communities throughout rural Texas through our scholarship program. Deadline for this application is April 15, For more information or to request the application, please call (979) Horse Validation Information- As a reminder, horse validation via 4-H Connect is required for horses shown at the District & State 4-H Horse Shows. Horses must be owned and validated by the 4-H Member, their parents, grandparents, legal guardian, or sibling by May 1st of each year. A horse that has been validated before must be re-validated (and paid) each year, if it is to be shown. The validation of multiple horses is encouraged so the 4-H member has options in case of an unforeseen accident, injury, or death of one of the horses. March 1-April 15- $10/horse April 16-May 1-$20/ horse. Deadline- May 1st D9 Virtual Fishing Contest See attached flyer. ENTRY IS $10 via 4H CONNECT. Bicycle Rodeo This is a FREE event to promote bicycle safety in Burleson County. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Towne Center parking lot. Bring your bicycle and participate in various obstacle course events. Ages 13 and under. Winners will receive free bicycles! Members of Burleson County 4-H Council are asked to help with this event. Please contact (979) if you are interested in helping with this event. Multi-district judging contest April Burleson County Big Spring Clean Will be held April 16-23rd. Many activities will take place! For more information, please see attached flyer. April 17th April 20th April 23rd April 24th April 29-30th June 6-10th D9 Leadership Lab registration and fees due BCF Rabbit EXPO 7 P.M. District 4-H Judging Contest District 4-H Rifle, air rifle, and air pistol entries and fees due. BIG TIME IN D State Roundup- The 2016 TX 4-H Roundup will be held in College Station on the Campus of Texas A&M University from June 6th - 10th, For more information check out

3 Horse Validation: As a reminder, horse validation via 4-H Connect is required for horses shown at the District and State 4-H Horse Shows. Horses must be owned and validated by the 4-H member, their parents, grandparents, legal guardian, or sibling by May 1st of each year. A horse that has been validated before must be re-validated (and paid) each year, if it is to be shown. The validation of multiple horses is encouraged so the 4-H member has options in case of an unforeseen accident, injury, or death of one of the horses. Horse Validation Dates March 1 April 15 - $10/horse April 16 May 1 - $20/horse May 1 is the absolute deadline for validation of horses! State 4-H Horse Show July in Abilene, TX. Competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete at this event. You can compete in events like western pleasure, working cow horse, hunter under saddle, and barrel racing, to name a few. The State 4-H Horse Show is held each summer. Results from March Madness The competition was held in Manor, TX and there were about 230 shooters from the age 8 to 18. Our kids did an outstanding job. The next event will be held April 16th in Brownwood, TX. Gage Caples- 3rd Place prone BB place kneeling BB Hays Beavers- 3rd Place Air Rifle Silhouette Riley Broaddus- 1st Place small bore pistol Ava Ofczarzak- 2nd place air pistol silhouette Kyler Pace- 3rd Place Air Pistol Silhouette Keith Ramon- 1st Place Air Pistol silhouette, 1st Place Air Rifle Silhouette. Brett Withem- 4th Place Air Pistol Silhouette Ryan Broaddus- 1st Place Air rifle silhouette Kaitlyn Kindt- 1st Place Light Rifle, 2nd Place 3P, & 2nd Place Small bore rifle silhouette Johnny Olivarez- 1st Place Air Pistol silhouette & 1st Place Air Pistol Madison Myers- 1st Place Sir Pistol Silhouette & 1st Place hunter pistol Silhouette Chris Olivarez- 3rd Place sir rifle silhouette, 1st Place small bore rifle silhouette, & 3rd place small bore pistol silhouette. Scholarship- Discover Science Method Research Poster Contest Texas 4-H Roundup: Thursday, June 9, 2016 The Discover Science Method Research Poster contest will allow youth to apply the scientific method to subject matter of interest or that they have learned through 4-H projects. The scientific method is a process or formulating and testing hypotheses though experimentation and research. A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to 1st place of each category in the Senior Age Division. If you would like a flyer for details please call (979) County Camp in Brownwood County Camp is a co-ed camp that features traditional camp experiences and offers activities such as kayaking, swimming, shooting sports, environmental education, art, dancing, and much more! Camp will take place July 6-8th, 2016 (session III). Registration is $190 for youth and $90 for adults. To register go to texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. For more information call or texas4-hcenter@ag.tamu.edu State Dog Show July 8-10 at the Bell County EXPO. The state dog show is held each year in July, and offers classes in agility, rally, obedience, costume, tricks, drill, showmanship, and conformation. Some counties host 4-H Dog shows. These contests will be publicized on the project page on the 4-H members tab. Texas 4-H Congress July in Austin, TX. Texas 4-H Congress allows 4-H members to experience the law making process first hand by writing, submitting, and then serving as a members of the house of representatives, the senate, the press, or as a lobbyist. From these roles, the 4-H members determine the fate of each bill submitted. Register on 4-H Connect May 1-31, 2016 Burleson County Fair Information Pick up your fair book from you club manager! Changes to BCF Rule Book: Exhibitors or a parent must live in Burleson County, and/or, be enrolled in a Burleson County School for the school year, and must have entered the third grade, and be in good standings with a 4-H club or FFA chapter in Burleson County, in order to show and sell in any of the sale auctions. All exhibitors must be a member of a Burleson County 4-H Club or FFA chapter, and be in good standings with their respective club or chapter. It is the responsibility of the FFA advisors, club managers and AgriLife Extension Agents to inform the Burleson County Fair Association whether an exhibitor is in good standings or not. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THANK YOU LETTERS BY DECEMBER 1,2016, WILL RESULT IN THE FORFEITURE OF THE EXHIBITORS PROCEEDS, AND MONIES WILL BE DONATED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Texas Pork Leadership Camp The Texas Pork Producers Association is working on the Texas Pork Leadership Camp and trying to get the word out about the upcoming application deadline of April 1st. Application link: uploads/2016/02/2016_camp_info_application-1.pdf 4-H Outdoor Challenge The Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge will be held June this summer at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center in Seguin (Guadalupe County). Registration will be open from May 1st to May 29th The following events will be held this year: Shotgun Rifle Archery Fishing Climbing Kayaking (on the Guadalupe River) Outdoor Skills Biologist Skills Gear Judging Outdoor Safety The Outdoor Challenge Rules and Resources Guide will be posted soon on

4 Big Time in D9 - Roundup 2016 will be held April at Lone Star College Montgomery Campus 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX H Contest will be held in one 2-day weekend! It will be like a 4-H -a-palooza-fun for the whole family! 4-H members can participate in one or more contests; everyone can watch most contest and events to learn more; and there will be family activities, including a BBQ cook-off and big award presentations each day! Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow 4-H members to participate in as many contests as they would like. Pine Wood Derby- The District 9 Pinewood Derby is designed to let kids show off what they know about 4-H and anything else kids talk about. While doing so they will be competing against other counties and having lots of fun. If all goes well this will be an exciting event for spectators as well as participants. 4-H Pit Master Food Challenge (BBQ Cook off)- Entry: $20.00 per Brisket, Spare Ribs, and Chicken entry. $5.00 per burger entry per team. Enough meat and beans to serve the county delegation in attendance at Big Time in D9 (coordinate with other county BBQ cook-off teams) Burger Bonanza entry consists of 2 dressed ready-to-eat 1/2 pound burgers cut in half (each half should be secured by tooth picks). Added Award: $ to the Best Youth Burger cooked on a Gas Grill! 4-H SET: Research Poster Contest- The 4-H SET Research Poster Contest will allow youth to apply the scientific method to the subject matter they have learned through their 4-H projects. The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Scientists use the scientific method to explore relationships in nature. The research poster contest will allow youth an opportunity to display and explain through the scientific method their project, research and observations. Ag Products ID Contest- 20 Texas agricultural products are selected and exhibited at separate stations. Contestants select the correct identification of each product from four possible answers. Following, the product identification, each station has one multiple choice question pertaining to the product on display. Questions can be general to the industry that produced the product, (i.e. Texas national ranking, economic impact to Texas, general nutritional content, region of production) and specific to the individual product that is on display (i.e. cooking method, use, growing season, specific nutrition of the cut or variety). Contestants are given 40 seconds at each station to answer both questions. Please refer to the Product list for suggested products and the resource guide for study materials. Products and resources are listed in the samples rules and the Agricultural Products Manual. Consumer Decision Making- Demonstrate skill in making decisions based on facts Apply knowledge and experience in consumer education by analyzing consum er situations Experience making choices among selected marketplace options. Develop and strengthen reasoning ability in consumer skills. Demonstrate their ability to organize thoughts and express them orally in a clear, confident manner. Duds to Dazzle- Youth in the 4-H Clothing & Textile Project learn about fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of style and design, proper grooming, poise in front of others, and personal presentation skills. The Texas 4-H Duds to Dazzle Clothing & Textile Competition goes one step beyond, utilizing the knowledge and skills learned in the project, while increasing awareness of the impact of the clothing and textile industry on the environment, specifically the waste stream. In the competition, teams of 4-H members will redesign and re-purpose discarded garments or textiles into new, viable consumer products. Educational Presentations/Public Speaking- Educational presentations are planned talks in which one or more 4-H members teach others about a project or activity. The talks are ways of sharing useful information and of showing and telling others how to make or do something. Two types of 4-H educational presentations are demonstrations and illustrated talks. These types of talks are effective because people learn faster and remember longer if they see as well as hear. Fashion Show- To recognize 4-H members who have excelled in clothing projects and exhibit skills in the application of knowledge of fibers and fabrics to wardrobe selection, clothing construction, or comparison shopping, fashion interpretation and understanding of style, good grooming and poise in front of others, and modeling and presentation of themselves and their garments. Fashion Story Board- To recognize 4-H members who have excelled in clothing projects and exhibit skills in the application of knowledge of fibers and fabrics to wardrobe selection, clothing construction, or comparison shopping, fashion interpretation and understanding of style, good grooming and poise in front of others, and modeling and presentation of themselves and their garments. Food Challenge- Provide an opportunity for each participant to exhibit their knowledge and skills when preparing and presenting a dish. Provide an opportunity for each participant to learn from other team members and to promote teamwork. Empower youth to participate in a public speaking role. Provide leadership opportunities for youth. Give 4-H members the opportunity to participate in a new exciting 4-H opportunity. Food Show- The food and nutrition project helps participants learn to make healthy food choices, reduce disease and illness risks, and gain knowledge of nutrition. Major learning experiences are centered around nutrition, menu planning, food buying and preparation, food safety, careers, and cultural influences. The Food Show is open to all 4-H members. The Food Show provides for educational and personal development and recognizes youth who excel in the 4-H Food and Nutrition program. Healthy Lifestyles- The 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational provides youth in the junior, intermediate and senior age divisions the opportunity to participate in a competitive event and utilize the knowledge and skills gained through participation in 4-H healthy lifestyles programs. With a set-up similar to the Consumer Decision Making Contest, the healthy lifestyles invitational consists of two parts: (1) Judging participants will be presented with a scenario and must individually rank the four products/choices based upon the situation at-hand; (2) Presentation teams are presented with a scenario and must work together within a given amount of time to analyze the situation, develop a solution and make a team presentation to a panel of judges. Leaders 4 Life- The Leaders 4 Life Skill-A-Thon is a competitive event designed to challenge county 4-H council teams in their leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, and service learning. Photography- To develop life skills in composition, light, story line, posing and awareness. To encourage 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful communications tool in their lives. To provide photography project showcase opportunity for 4-H members. To continue sharing the message of 4-H. To utilize photographs which can promote and strengthen the 4-H program. Photography Judging Contest- The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. Photography provides opportunities for career exploration and promoting 4-H. Produce Judging- The objective of this activity is to teach participants as consumers how to select good produce, and as produce buyers/horticulture commodity producers, what sells best to consumers. This is an individual activity only. Quiz Bowls- valuable teaching technique regardless of the subject matter being quizzed. They present project information in a semi-competitive setting characterized by attitudes of friendliness, cooperation and fairness. A quiz bowl is not meant to be a memorization process, in that members only study questions and know the answers to those questions. It is a motivational tool to provide a fun way to encourage members to learn project information. Robotics Challenge- is a contest designed to allow 4-H members to demonstrate their robotics, engineering, and problem solving skills. From a set of challenges revealed at the contest and within an allotted amount of time, teams of 3 to 5 members will build, program, and test their robot. Teams will then attempt to earn point by completing as many challenges as possible. Share the Fun- To perpetuate the reputation of Texas 4-H and Youth Development as an educational program. To determine top placing teams and individuals in Share the Fun and qualify contestants for State 4-H Roundup To provide recognition for project work and skills development in the areas of public speaking and subject matter expertise To promote teamwork for 4-H members and adult leaders and expand their knowledge of 4-H opportunities To provide 4-H members the opportunity to compare the skills they have gained with those of other members and with their own previous performance. To provide 4-H members with an opportunity to develop and practice public speaking and presentation skills. Wildlife Challenge- Wildlife species include mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects and more. All wildlife depends on native plants to complete their habitat requirements. In today s natural world, most wildlife habitat requires management due to the changes occurring steadily since our country began. Developing an appreciation and understanding of our natural world at an early age increases the likelihood that wildlife habitat will continue to be managed properly to support an abundance of wildlife species throughout the country. This is the ultimate wildlife challenge.

5 2016 Major Show Results-Congratulations to all exhibitors! Houston Livestock Show- Market Goats: Participated: Truitt Baldwin, Caitlin Faust, Levi Monroe, David Schoenemann III, Tanner Stefka, and Trent Stefka Commercial Steer: Participated: Truitt Baldwin and David Schoenemann III Broiler: Jalee Baumann 14 th place Cockerel Tyland Lackey 15 th place Pullet Sydney Faust 38 th place Pullet Morgan Sebesta - participated Laramie Pieper - participated Hannah Camarillo 91 st place Cockerel Turkeys: Braxton Faust participated Sydney Faust- participated Tyland Lackey- 60 th place Swine: Daeghan Drgac 7 th place Heavy Weight Yorkshire Barrow Justin Hruska, Kyleigh Hruska, John See, Wesley See, Cheyenne Grassl, Dyson Drgac, and Konnor Eldridge participated Steer: Kaitlin Schroeder 4 th place Brangus Steer Rachel Novosad, Kaden Schroeder, Kodi Schroeder, Jalynn Urbanosky, Josh Urbanosky participated Heifers: Addison Reed 2 nd place Early Spring Brahman Heifer Calf Tess Homeyer 5 th place Early Spring Brahman Heifer Calf Abigail Homeyer 5 th place Late Fall Junior Brahman Heifer Honorable Mention Calf Scramble Stall Display Mackenzie Groce 3 rd place Early Winter Heifer Calf Karli Shupak 6 th place Late Fall Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Grace Fritcher 1 st place Early Spring Charolais Heifer Rodeo Austin- Breeding Heifers: Jalynn Urbanosky 6 th place Angus Heifer Tess Homeyer 3 rd place Brahman Heifer Mackenzie Groce 3 rd place class 2 Simbrah Heifer 3 rd place class 4 Simbrah Heifer 1 st place Class 8 Simbrah Heifer Reserve Champion Junior Simbrah Heifer Karli Shupak and Josh Urbanosky participated Junior Market Steer: Kaden Schroeder 7 th place Kaitlin Schroeder 7 th place Josh Urbanosky 10 th place Kodi Schroeder 13 th place Broilers: Jalee Baumann, Hannah Camarillo, Sydney Faust, Tyland Lackey, and Morgan Sebesta participated Turkey: Braxton Faust, Sydney Faust, and Tyland Lackey participated Market Goats: Levi Monroe and Michael Kaatz participated Market Swine: Cheyenne Grassl participated San Angelo- Market Barrow: Sam Waldrip- Participated Market Goats: Michael Kaats- Participated The ONLY exhibitor you should try to be better than is the exhibitor you were YESTERDAY

6 Spring Clean Up- Keeping Burleson County Beautiful April 16-April 23, 2016 Household Waste April 27 ONLY! This is a great time to SPRING into action and VOLUNTEER!!! Register yourself or your group to participate at kbcb@burlesoncounty.org or call (979) Clean up your street, park or favorite spot. During the event week volunteers can get free trash bags and borrow trash grabbers to help cleanup or work on a beautification project. Together we make our world a better place! Collection Stations: Precinct 1: 7078 CR 144, Deanville Precinct 2: FM 166, Tunis Precinct 3: 6190 HWY 36 North, Chriesman Precinct 4: 2930 CR 437, Lyons No permit for the Collection Station during the clean-up week ONLY! Household Hazardous Waste Event 1 day only: Wednesday, April 27th 8:00 A.M.-6:30 P.M. Bring your old paint, spray cans, insecticides, batteries, etc. We will be located at the PCT. 3 Barn off of 36 N. DO NOT PLACE ANY HHW AT THE CURB! It will not be picked up by city crews & could result in a fine. Electronic Recycling: Bring your computer, monitors, old mice, cables, printers, and other computer junk TV s and any electronics to the collection sites for free recycling. Other Recycling: Used oil, newspaper, clear and brown glass, brush, trimmings, clippings and branches are always accepted! Recycle Contest: DUE: MONDAY, APRIL 11TH and will be displayed at the Courthouse from April 16th-23rd. For entry information call (979) Tires: Passenger vehicle tires will be accepted at the Collection Stations starting Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23rd. ONLY TIRES.NO RIMS! NO TRUCK/TRACTOR TIRES ACCEPTED! NO COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL PERMITTED! Bicycle Rodeo Bicycle Rodeo This is a FREE event to promote bicycle safety in Burleson County. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and event begins at 9:00 a.m. at Towne Center parking lot. Bring your bicycle and participate in various obstacle course events. Ages 13 and under. Winners will receive free bicycles! Members of Burleson County 4-H Council are asked to help with this event. Please contact (979) if you are interested in helping with this event.

7 Texas Brigades Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development CONSERVATION LEADERS IN EVERY COMMUNITY. APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2016! THE TEXAS BRIGADES MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTHS WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND LAND STEWARDSHIP TO BECOME CONSERVATION AMBASSADORS FOR A SUSTAINED NATURAL RESOURCE LEGACY. The Texas Brigades is a wildlife-focused leadership development program for high school youth (ages 13-17). There are six different camps: Bobwhite Brigade, Buckskin Brigade, Bass Brigade, Waterfowl Brigade, Ranch Brigade, and Coastal Brigade. You will be introduced to habitat management, hone your communication skills, and develop a land ethic. The state's leading wildlife and fisheries biologists and land managers serve as instructors and mentors. Each camp is 4 ½ days long. The camps are held on private ranches and at environmental camps in different areas of the state. In addition to learning animal anatomy and behavior, botany, nutrition, habitat management, population dynamics, etc., you will learn valuable leadership skills. You will write news releases, practice public speaking, and find out how to handle radio and television interviews. Through these activities, you will develop valuable life skills that will help you regardless of your career goals. If you are interested in biology, conservation, leadership, or just appreciate the outdoors, you should consider applying to one of our camps. Find a career, meet new friends, and become an Outstanding Senior Citizen Award Do you know a Burleson County Senior Citizen (60 and over) who has made a significant impact on family and/or community through noteworthy achievements and involvements throughout their lifetime? The Burleson County Extension Office is accepting nominations for 2016 Burleson County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. For nomination information or for an application, please contact the Extension Office at (979) Applications are due to the Extension Office on or before April 20th. Aggieland Lamb & Goat Camps Aggieland Lamb & Goat Camps a 3-day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship. When: Lamb Camp Friday, July 15, 2016 at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. Goat Camp Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 3 p.m. Where: College Station, TX Pearce Pavilion Cost: Campers: $175 Adult/Sponsor: $75 Who: Anyone ages 8 years old and older Registration: Registration for Lamb and Goat Camp will open at 10:00AM on Monday, March 21. This is a change from the original date as our office will be close for spring break. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. For more information: (979) If you would like to receive text messages about upcoming events. to Or like us on Facebook at **Not all due dates or upcoming events are posted or sent out by text so please continue to read your newsletter for all due dates.** Sincerely, Tina Roehling CEA-FCS John Grange CEA-AG

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