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February-April 2020
Anderson County Staff:
Holly Black
County Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Science
Truman Lamb
County Extension Agent
Ag & Natural Resources
Preston Sturdivant
County Extension Agent
4-H/Youth Development
Jenna Howell
Office Manager
101 E. Oak Street
Palestine, TX 75801
Phone: 903-723-3735
Fax: 903-723-2810
E-mail: [email protected]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all per-
sons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran
status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners
Anderson County Youth Livestock Show
*Eligibility Forms*
(look for form inside this Newsletter)
Required of each 4-Her
participating in
Anderson County Youth Livestock Show
Due to Extension Office by:
Friday, April 17th
Important Dates
February
10—Livestock Judging Practice, 5PM, CEO
22—District 5 4-H Food Challenge Contest
24—County 4-H Meeting, OPEN TO ALL, CEO, 5:30 PM—going to be fun!
26—Robotics Meeting, 5:00PM, CEO
March
6—ACYLS Poultry Pickup, Youth Livestock Arena, 4-6PM
7,14,21—District 5 Bass Tournament—Contact Preston for info
23—Breeding Entry Night—see attachment
April
4—ACYLS Wiggy Thump Concert
5—ACYLS Scholarship Interviews, 3PM, Livestock Arena
19-23—Anderson County Youth Livestock Show, Livestock Arena, see
schedule
25—Livestock Judging Contest, College Station
May
2—District 5 Fashion Show and Roundup Event, Panola College
18—County 4-H Meeting, OPEN TO ALL, CEO, 5:30 PM—going to be fun!
2020 DISTRICT 5 4-H
FOOD AND NUTRITION EXTRAVAGANZA RESULTS
Junior Main Dish
Gunner Link—3rd Place
Junior Bread
Maddie Woolverton—2nd place
Junior Nutritious Snacks
Aaron Black—1st Place
Junior Fruits and Veggies
Suzie Lategan—1st place
Intermediate Main Dish
Addison Bowman—6th Place
Intermediate Fruits and Veggies
Julia Taylor—3rd Place
Intermediate Bread
Hallie Woolverton—1st Place
Senior Main Dish
Justin McGuire—4th Place
Senior Breads
McKenna Bowman—3rd Place
Quiz Bowl
Senior Team: 1st Place—Carley Ren-
don, Kara Richmond, Justin McGuire,
Carlos Adame
Good Luck to our
Food Challenge
Teams, competing
February 22nd!
Livestock Ambassadors Through an application process, 50 youth are chosen to participate in rigorous
college-level animal science curriculum. Held at both Texas Tech University in
conjunction with West Texas A&M, and Texas A&M University, short courses gener-
ate exceptional knowledge gained outcomes. Livestock Ambassadors are re-
quired to commit at least 40 hours of service annually. Ambassadors conduct edu-
cational livestock project clinics, speak to civic groups, assist with livestock
shows, and advocate for livestock and agriculture across Texas.
Equine Ambassadors The Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Program is helping create a new generation of
equine industry professionals. Through a selection process, 25 youth are chosen
to attend a general health knowledge and horsemanship short course. Equine
Ambassadors are prepared to teach other youth and adults the skills of being
good stewards, producers, and exhibitors of horses.
Water Ambassadors
The Leadership Academy is a 10-day tour of Texas exposing youth to a wide di-
versity of water resources, water uses, sensitive ecosystems, water quality con-
cerns, as well as the applied research and technologies employed to conserve
this valued resource. Ambassadors will gain insight into water law, policy, plan-
ning, and management as they interact with representatives from state water
agencies, educators, policy-makers, and water resource managers. Water Ambas-
sadors will also gain an appreciation for the complexity of managing Texas sur-
face and groundwater resources, its importance to local, regional, and state econ-
omies, and the responsibility we all have to protect this valuable resource for fu-
ture generations.
Email Preston for the application! [email protected]
2020 Horse Validation
Validation will be open March 1st – May 1st, at $10
per validation until April 15th and $20 from April 16 until
May 1.
PLEASE CONTACT ME TO SCHEDULE A VALIDA-
TION APPOINTMENT
YOU’LL NEED TO VALIDATE IF YOU WANT TO
SHOW AT THE DISTRCIT OR STATE SHOW.
County 4-H Meeting Water we doing with all of our water?
Date: February 24, 2020
Location: County Extension Office
Time: 5:30 pm
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2020 4-H Recordbooks
County Workshop—April 29, 5PM, CEO
Recordbooks due to County Office—June 17th
District Recordbook Contest—July 7th
Rabbit Tattoo—Don’t forget to call my office
at (903) 723-3735 to get your market rabbit
tattoo assignment. Rabbits need to be
tattooed BEFORE validation on March 23rd.
Poultry Pickup—Poultry Pickup for ACYLS is
Friday, March 6th from 4-6 PM at the Youth
Livestock Arena. You’ll be able to turn in
yellow entry cards and pay that evening.
Anderson County Youth Livestock
Show Reminders!
Eligibility forms are due to County Extension Office by April
17. These are REQIRED for all 4-H youth participants— we
have enclosed in newsletter
Concession stand schedules — all 4-H clubs participating in
ACYLS have been scheduled. Concession stand schedule will
be shared when available.
It is encouraged that you go talk to potential buyers BEFORE
the sale on Thursday. There will be NO solicitation of buyers
or add-on money through the livestock show. Make sure to
show your appreciation to buyers!
State Validation Tag Orders
All tags must be ordered at the Extension Office
Orders include:
2020-2021 Major Show Steer/Heifer Tags
2020 State Fair Lamb and Goat Tags
On or Before April 18th—$20
On or Before June 21st—$30
ACYLS UPDATES - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE ATTACHED ACYLS SCHEDULE
- 4-H EXHIBITORS MUST COMPLETE ELIGIBILITY FORM AND
RETURN TO COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE. PLEASE BEGIN
COMMUNICATING WITH SCHOOLS NOW SO YOU DO NOT GET
BEHIND IN YOUR SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES.
- DON’T FORGET YOUR MARKET RABBIT TATTOO NUMBER
ACYLS BREEDING ENTRY NIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
MARCH 23RD, 4-6 PM, YOUTH LIVESTOCK ARENA
All BREEDING ENTRIES for ACYLS will be handled March 23rd. This
is a change from previous years, please save the date and be
prepared to attend this evening event. If you cannot make this
event, you must contact Preston ASAP—email
If you have questions about your
animal project, don’t delay—please
contact your club manager or my
What’s been happening in Anderson County 4-H?
2020 has been incredible so far. 4-H members have been all
over the great state of Texas, and our nation competing and
representing Anderson County! Here are some pictures of a
few of our members in action! Please continue to share
your project activities with me—I’m happy to share them!
ENJOY!
2020 ACYLA Livestock Show Schedule Sunday, April 19 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. CHECK-IN - all animals, EXCEPT Broilers, Rabbits, Breeding Goats, and Breeding Lambs unless showing in Lamb Show (Commercial heifer recordbooks are due at this time) 5:30 P.M. Official Weigh-in of Market Animals Order: Steers, Lambs, Goats, Hogs Monday, April 20 7:00-9:00 A.M. CHECK-IN BROILERS 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. CHECK-IN PROJECT SHOW 10:30 A.M. Broiler Judging* *Non-placing broilers go home by 10:00 P.M. on the day of the judging. 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. CHECK-IN - Market Rabbits 1:00 P.M. Commercial Heifers Interviews 1:30 P.M. Commercial Heifer Judging 3:00 P.M. Market Rabbit Judging ** Market Rabbit Pictures will be taken following rabbit judging.
** Non-placing rabbits must be removed from the show grounds at the conclusion of the judging. (unless participating in showmanship class) 7:00 P.M. Breeding Gilt Show. No showmanship for this class. (Pee Wee Hog Show after Breeding Gilt Show.) Tuesday, April 21 7 A.M. - 8 A.M. Breeding Rabbits Check-In 9:00 A.M. Breeding Rabbit Judging (then showmanship) 8:00 A.M. Project Show Judging 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. CHECK-IN Breeding Goats 1:00 P.M. Breeding Goat Show (breeding goats must be out of barn at end of breeding show)
3:00 P.M. Market Goat Judging— Followed by Junior and Senior Showmanship & SALE ORDER PLACING. **Pee Wee Goat Showmanship will be after all Breeding and Market events** Market Goats not qualifying for Premium Auction must be removed from barn by 10 p.m. 6:00 P.M. Market Swine Judging followed by Junior and Senior Showmanship & SALE ORDER PLACING. Market Swine pictures to be taken as sale order is placed. Wednesday, April 22 8:00 A.M. Market Swine that did not qualify for the Premium Sale may start checking out - must be removed by 12:00 Noon. 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. CHECK-IN Breeding Lambs 1:00 P.M. Breeding Lamb Show (Breeding Lambs must be out of barn at end of Lamb Shows) 3:30 P.M. Lamb Judging to be followed by Junior and Senior Showmanship & SALE ORDER PLACING.
5:30 P.M. Breeding Heifer Judging - Followed by Junior and Senior Showmanship (There will be at least a 15-minute break between the heifer and steer show.) 7:00 P.M. Market Steer Judging - Followed by Junior and Senior Showmanship & SALE ORDER PLACING.
(Showmanship is open only to Anderson County 4-H and FFA youth who meet the general rules and guidelines for exhibitors.) (Market Steer pictures to be taken as sale order is placed.)
Thursday, April 23 5:30 P.M. BUYER BAR-B-QUE 7:00 P.M. PREMIUM AUCTION SALE Friday, April 24 ALL ANIMALS MUST BE OUT *** CLEAN UP.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Parents & 4-H’ers: It is your responsibility to get these forms completed and returned to the Extension office by Friday, April 17th, 2020. If you do not turn in a form, you will not be allowed to show!!
This information is requested in accordance with the requirement of the Texas Education Code and in cooperation with the Texas Education Agency and local public school board policies.
PARENT/GUARDIAN/COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - Complete This Section
In accordance with 4-H policy, provided by our local Extension office, I respectfully request (check (✓) one): (Parents may also check the second block to request excused absence from school).
☐ Academic eligibility information only
☐ Academic eligibility information and authorization to receive an excused absence from school
Date(s): April 19 – 23, 2020 Name of Activity: Anderson County Youth Livestock Show
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________
I hereby certify that is a member of 4-H in Anderson County and is scheduled to participate in this activity representing 4-H. He/She will be under the supervision of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension faculty and/or agency’s designated volunteer leader. The Anderson County Youth Livestock Show is April 19-23, 2020. 4-H members are NOT required to be at the event all 5 days, only when required by the events they have entered.Please contact Preston Sturdivant at (903) 723-3735 if you have any further questions.
February 10, 2020 ____________________________ Date County Extension Agent Signature
PRINCIPAL - Complete This Section
Check (✓) one
☐ I do certify that the student is academically eligible to participate in the above mentioned extracurricular activity.
☐ I do not certify the student because he/she is NOT academically eligible to participate in the above mentionedextracurricular activity.
Check (✓) one
☐ An excused absence will be granted.
☐ An excused absence will not be granted.
Signed ___________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________Principal or Designee
Name of School ______________________________________________
Instructions: Complete one form per activity. 4-H member should return original form to the EXTENSION OFFICE
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