The April 16 deadline for youth to apply for National 4-H Congress 2017 is quickly approaching!!

The application is on 4-H Connect; there is no fee to apply.

National 4-H Congress is held annually in Atlanta, Georgia over the Thanksgiving holidays. The program combines a variety of fun and exciting educational, recreational and networking opportunities. The program combines sessions, seminars, discussion groups, and a service learning experience. The nation’s most outstanding community leaders, speakers, and educators present the most current and timely information available.

OBJECTIVES:

• To improve the ability of teen 4-H youth to express themselves in written and verbal forms of communication that are necessary and important “life skills” for today and in the future.
• To increase the awareness of the importance of Leadership, Citizenship, and Community Service in 4-H Youth Development.

Eligibility:

• Youth who possess the maturity to interact with other youth from different regions, cultures, experiences and beliefs.
• Youth in grades 9-12 at time of event, November 23-28, 2017.
• Youth must still be in high school during the time of the trip.
• Must have approval of county Extension Office/4-H Coordinator

IMPORTANT DATES:

Online Application Closes: April 16, 2017

Interviews Announced: April 28, 2017

Interviews during Roundup: TBD

Delegation Announced: June 8, 2017

Deposit (1st Payment) due ($750.00): June 30, 2017

Final (2nd Payment) due (balance of $1,000-1,500*): July 31, 2017 (donor/sponsor search underway; final registration amount to be announced by May 1, but will not exceed $1,500)

For more information: National 4-H Congress

Results for D11 Dairy Judging are now posted on the D11 Event Results page. Check them out here: D11 Event Results

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 24, 2017) — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has just announced the launch of its first ever ‘Great Neighbor’ essay contest. The competition is a new component of the retailer’s Mobile Fair Tour — a 19-stop journey across the United States that will begin its route June 8 in Illinois and conclude Oct. 22 in Arkansas.

Beginning Friday, March 24, Tractor Supply is asking 4-H and FFA members living in or near one of its 19 fair stops to submit essays in response to the following question: What does 4-H/FFA mean to you, and how has your organization allowed you to be the best neighbor you can be in your community?

Tractor Supply will use the essay contest to select five winners per fair stop to be recognized during a special ceremony at their respective state or county fair. Winners will be presented with a commemorative certificate and TSC gift pack.

“We are excited to kick off this new contest, targeted to 4-H and FFA youth who play such an important role in the communities we serve,” said Tractor Supply’s Director of Store Marketing Lisa White. “It’s an honor for TSC to recognize their hard work and passion around making our communities all they can be.”

Eligible 4-H and FFA members have until Monday, April 24, at 5 p.m. CST to submit an essay.

To submit an essay, review contest rules and regulations and view a list of fair stops, visit www.tractorsupply.com/fairtour.

Are you fascinated by the natural world and all of its beauty? Do you have a passion for the conservation and management of wildlife, habitats, and eco systems? Interested in pursuing a career in a wildlife or a natural resource related field? If so, then this is the summer camp for you! Contact Andy James at wildlifecampdirector@yahoo.com with any questions or go to the website www.wildlifecamptx.org

We are excited to be hosting another Robotics Challenge Invitational contest this year at Texas 4-H Roundup on June 6.  Below is time-sensitive information pertaining to the registration process for the contest.

Before signing up, please make sure to understand the Robotics Challenge rules, which can be viewed/downloaded here: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017-4h_robotics_challenge.pdf  Like all other Roundup invitational contests, this too is only open to intermediate and senior age divisions.

Texas Dove Hunters Association will be awarding nine $500 scholarships in May! TDHA is in the 5th year of it’s scholarship program and will have awarded 36 scholarships to students by the end of May.

Do you know any high school seniors in Texas who are hunters and are pursuing higher education: tech school, junior college or 4 year university? Applications available online at: texasdovehunters.com. All applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 3, 2017.

For questions call 210-764-1189.

Our friends at Capital Farm Credit have an exciting scholarship opportunity for 4-H Members. Check out Capital Farm Credit’s 2nd Annual “What Agriculture Means to Me” Video Contest: http://www.woobox.com/7uzmrc

The Texas 4-H Center is gearing up for another great summer! Camp registration is now open on our website, texas4hcenter.tamu.edu.

There’s a brand new camp coming to the 4-H Center this summer! County Camp IV is centered entirely on outdoor education activities. Activities include fishing, boating, shooting, knot tying, swimming, arrow making, challenge course, and dance. Your favorite 4-H programs such as color run and dance are still included along with star gazing and night outdoor activities.

If you want to see some of the fun programs we have at camp then check out our promotional video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXbutuK8t3c

The District 11 4-H program is pleased to announce the D11 Photography contest information and rules.  The D11 contest is open to Junior and Intermediate 4-H members only.  Senior 4-H members will go directly to the state contest.

Registration is from February 1 through March 10 and the fee is $10.00.  Late Registration will be from March 11-17 for an additional $25.00.

This year, the theme is “Reflections”. A photo shot off any natural or artificial reflective surface. A well-executed shot can show perfect symmetry or a slightly distorted shot.

Judging of photographs will take place between March 27-31, 2017. All placing photographs will then be electronically displayed at District 11 Spring Spectacular in Victoria on April 7-8, 2017.

All information is posted on the District 11 website.