Archer County 4-H News Fall 2016 Archer County Extension Office Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension Service PO Box 580 Archer City TX 76351 Phone 940-574-4914 Fax: 940-574-2833 http://archer.agrilife.org Kathryn Carnes County Extension Agent- FCS K-carnes@tamu.edu VACANT County Extension Agent- AG Beverly Wilde Extension Office Secretary 4-H Club Meetings Archer City 4-H Club When: 3 rd Thursday of the month Time: 7:00 Next Meeting: September 15, 2016 Place: Activity Building Archer City Club Manager: Jill Dunkel jill@dunkeldesigns.com Holliday 4-H Club Place: Holliday Elementary Cafeteria Time: 6:00 When: Tuesday, Sept. 13 2 nd Tuesday of each Sept.- March Club Manager: Sharon McSpadden Sharon.mcspadden@hollidayisd.net Windthorst 4-H Club Place: K of C Hall, Windthorst Time: 6:30 When: September 3 Club Manager: Deana Vieth 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS Senior 4-H members that wish to complete a 4-H Texas scholarship application. February 1, 2017 is the county deadline to submit applications. If you need additional information or assistance please contact the Archer County Extension office staff as soon as possible. District Contests and Activities Livestock Skill a Thon Dec.8.Munday Food Challenge Nov.30 Jacksboro Livestock Judging Apr.20..Vernon Food Show Nov 5. Vernon Nutrition Quiz Bowl Nov 5..Vernon Duds to Dazzle Apr 1 Graham Fashion Storyboard Mar 31. Graham Range Soil Grass ID- TBA.Stephenville Meats Judging Apr 6 Stephenville Photography April 24 Vernon Horse Judging April 4 Vernon Leaders 4 Life TBA Decatur Fashion Show April 1 Graham Rifle/Pistol April 29. Wichita Falls Beef & Horse Quizbowl April 10 Vernon District Officer Apps Due May 1 Wool Judging May 6.Decatur District Roundup Apr 24.. Vernon Consumer Decision making Apr 24 Vernon Trap Shoot May 20.Iowa Park State Roundup June 5-8..College Station Horse Show June 21-23 Vernon Teen Leader Lab TBA Recordbook Judging July 13.A. City Archery TBA Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, 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
Archer County Jr Livestock Show January 6-7, 2017 Entry Deadline will be Dec 12, 2016 Chicken Orders Due October 1, 2016 Price: $2.00 Per Bird Must order in Multiples of 25 County Show Updates There will only be minor rule revisions. The Archer County Show Board will be meeting in September to finalize plans. Rule and entry forms should be available October 1st. The new rule book will be available soon at archer.agrilife.org Sheep and Goat Validation If you plan to exhibit your sheep or goat at the Archer County Jr Livestock show you must validate your animal. This proves physical ownership of the animal. This will occur on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Holliday ISD Feeding Facility from 8:30-10:30 a.m. If you cannot attend this validation you need to visit with the extension office(940-574-4914) or an ag teacher to schedule an early validation of your animal(s) prior to October 22 nd. Finding Livestock Projects If you need assistance in finding livestock projects please contact the Archer County Extension office as soon as possible so we can help you make arrangements. We have lists of show animal breeders in the area and flyers for upcoming sales. So if you need help selecting and securing a 4-H animal project please contact the Extension office as soon as possible. Major Livestock Shows IMPORTANT: If you are planning on exhibiting or participating at the upcoming Major Livestock Shows in 2017 remember this date: November 9, 2016 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Archer County Extension office we will host a Stock Show Sign-up day. All necessary paperwork for the major shows and county show will be available. Please make arrangements if you need to come at another time to complete this task. Entry Deadlines: Fort Worth November10, 2016 San Antonio, San Angelo, Austin, Houston November 28, 2016. These deadlines are a few days ahead of what is posted on the Stock Shows websites- as we will have to make copies, have checks handled for entries and mailing processed by deadlines. Thank you for working with us on this task. When entries are submitted fees will need to be handled at that time. Swine tags Major Show Swine Tag Orders: It is time to order Validation tags for any swine going to the major livestock shows. These tag orders need to be turned into the extension office no later than September 23 rd -- tags will cost $12 Per Tag. Heifer Validation If you have a beef heifer that you plan to show at the major livestock shows and have not validated her this will be handled on Oct.22 nd. Please contact the Ext. Office and make necessary arrangements to do this. Project Cost Here are some basic cost of animal projects; remember these are approximate and can be lower or much higher depending on a number of variables and does not include cost of a facilities. Beef Cattle Cost $2,000 and up Ave Cost $3,00-$5,000 Feed $1,250 and Up Sheep & Goats Cost $250 and up Average Cost $400-$600 Feed Cost $ 200 and up Swine Cost $200 and up Ave Cost: $300-$400 County Show $400-$600 Major Show Feed: $300 and up Rabbits Average Cost $45 per rabbit and you need to buy 4 rabbits Feed: $25 and up Chickens Cost: $2.00 per bird Order must be in multiples of 25 Feed Cost :$100 and up Calf Scramble Most all of the Major Show Calf Scrambles will open October 1 st and many of them are first come first serve. So if you are interested in calf scrambling to help pay for your next heifer project please contact the Extension office for more details ASAP.
ONE DAY 4-H- SATURDAY OCT 8th One day 4-H is one day for all the 4-H members, parents, leaders, and volunteers to step out into their communities and county and say thank you by giving back for more than 103 years of support to 4-H in Texas. This day of community service is whatever each 4-H members, club, or county 4-H Program wants it to be. It could be as simple as picking up trash and mowing the lawn for senior citizens to elaborate as hosting a 5K Walk/Run and raising money for a cause. How do you participate? 4-H members and their clubs/county programs should start now on identifying and planning a community service project. Work to secure all the necessary supplies/equipment/resources to get the project done. Advertise/market your project to local media and others in the community so they will know the difference you, and 4-H, is making. Archer County 4-H clubs are busy making plans to participate. 4-H members will have fun working together to make the best even better! NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OCTOBER 2-8, 2016 Incoming Freshman This is the start of a new chapter in your book of life, I hope that you take full advantage of it. Within this chapter you will encounter many different trials and tribulations from which I hope you learn the life lesson that was meant to be taught with the experience. This is also your chance to redeem yourself if you have performed poorly in school. It is time to buckle down and study hard to make the best grades you are capable of. This will make its biggest pay off when it is time to look at scholarships. The majority of scholarships these days are academic based meaning you must have good grades to receive a scholarship. I know each and every one of you are capable of achieving this goal. If I can assist you please let me know and I will help. All Upcoming Seniors If you are planning on submitting a 4-H Foundation Scholarship next Spring, be sure to take the ACT and/or the SAT in the Fall since scholarship applications will be due in February. Enroll in 4-H Today Each year the 4-H member data base is zeroed out meaning you must reenroll each year to be an active 4-H member. This can simply be done by going to archer.agrilife.org and clicking on the link that says enroll in 4-H Today. The enrollment process has begun for the upcoming year and you can have the reduced cost of $20 until October 31 st after that deadline enrollment fees will go up to $25 Remember you must be an active 4-H member to enter contest, apply for scholarships, hold offices, or to show animals at county or the major livestock shows. For more information please contact your club manager or the extension office. 3- D ARCHERY FUN SHOOT Saturday September 24, 2016 Archer County Shooting Sports Complex/ Archer City (1000 W South St.) Register at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start at 10a.m. ENTRY FEE $20 Hunting Class Ages 12 and under Jr. Ages- 12-17 Intermediates Ages 18-up Seniors TARGETS 1-15 Known yardage 16-30 Unknown yardage No Broadheads/ Field Points Only For more information contact Billy Burks 940-224-7723
4-H AGE GUIDELINES One of the more frequent questions asked, how old do you have to be to join 4-H? What are the different age categories? Effective this new 4-H year Texas 4-H will have new membership eligibility based on SCHOOL GRADE and not age. The new eligibility rules and guidelines are: A 4-H member has to be in the 3 rd grade with a minimum age of 8. The maximum age is 18 effective August 31, 2016 and in the 12 th grade. 4-H member age categories: Juniors are grades 3, 4 and 5. Intermediates are grades 6, 7 and 8. Seniors are grades 9, 10, 11, 12. 4-H ARCHERY PROJECT This was a new project that was started back in the Spring. Many youth have already competed and learned a fun new skill. If 4-H members are interested in joining the 4-H Archery project contact the Extension office for practice times and contact information. 4-H FOODS PROJECTS KICK OFF IN SEPTEMBER/ OCT. In the Fall, 4-H members can be involved in various 4-H Foods Projects. There are opportunities for youth to participate in team foods activities and individual selfdirected foods projects Groups of 3-5 4-H members team up and participate in the 4-H food challenge or in nutrition quiz bowl contests. Youth will learn about nutrition, cooking skills, and have fun working together to create recipes in the 4-H food challenge. There are several different types of food shows where 4-H members can create and cook a recipe and enter it into competition. At 4-H meetings in September 4-H members can find out about upcoming workshops and competitions that will be in October-December. Come and join in cooking groups around the county and have some fun learning a new skill. Congratulations to 4-H Members We will try and keep you posted on accomplishments of Archer County 4-H members. Congratulations to Sidney Dunkel her 4-H horse record book advanced to State Judging in August and placed 2 nd in the state. Victoria Parkey represented Archer County 4-H at 4-H Congress in July. This weeklong leadership experienced was conducted in Austin at the state capitol. Good luck to Archer County 4-H youth that will be exhibiting projects at West Texas Fair, T and O Fair, and State Fair of Texas in Dallas in the next coming weeks. Best of luck to all graduating Seniors that are off to college and careers.
COUNTY PIG VALIDATION Archer County 4-H youth planning on showing a pig at the Archer County Jr. Livestock Show or at the major shows are reminded that every pig has to be tagged either with a state or county tag. This declares ownership. The Archer county Pig Validation will be held on NOVEMBER 22, 2016. There will be two locations one in Holliday and Archer City please place this date on your calendar more details will be released after the September Show Board Meeting on time and locations. -------------------------------------------- 4-H Livestock Judging and Livestock Skill a Thon If you are interested in either Livestock judging and/or the livestock skill a thon contest, please visit with the county Extension office. Livestock Judging will be offered in the Spring and the Skill a thon will kick off in the next few weeks. Archer County Project Areas We are asked all the time what does 4-H has to offer?? Well the answer is simple yet complex as it has something for everyone. Below is a list of some of the major projects in Archer County. If you are interested in serving as a project manager for a particular project please let us know and we can help make it a great project area Shooting Sports Livestock Judging Rabbits Beef Beef Quiz Bowl Fashion Story Board Sheep Food Show Method Demonstrations Goats Fashion Show Share the Fun ( Skits and Acts) Swine Livestock Skills Consumer Decision Making Poultry Nutrition Meats Judging Dairy Duds to Dazzle Soils Judging Photography Food Challenge Plant ID Horse Judging Horse Shows Wildlife Horse Quiz bowl Nutrition Quiz bowl ARCHER COUNTY 4-H NOTES Welcome to 4-H or if you are a returning 4-H member welcome back. On behalf of the Archer County 4-H program we hope your 4-H experience will bring your new experiences and opportunities to learn new things, have fun and help others. The Archer County 4-H program last year had over 165 youth that participated in a variety of projects, activities and events to promote 4-H throughout the county. I hope the 2016-2017 4-H year will bring even more youth to participate in 4-H clubs. On a parting note, for the past 7 years Justin Gilliam served as the County Extension Agent, Agriculture. On August 1, 2016 he transferred to Hardeman county to assume the same role. Hopefully as you participate in District 4-H and State 4-H events you will be able to say hello to Justin as he is still in District 3 4-H. At this time the County Extension Agent, Ag. position has not been filed in Archer County. Hopefully soon they will be announcing a replacement. If we can be assistance feel free to contact the Archer County office, one of the 4-H club managers, or myself to make your 4-H experience a positive one. Good luck and have a fun 4-H year! Kathryn Carnes, County Extension Agent- FCS- Archer County.