County Council Officers serve as representatives of the Brown County 4-H program, helping lead county activities, promote 4-H opportunities, and serve as role models for younger members. Officer positions include Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Parliamentarian, and District Delegate.

Applications are due to the Brown County Extension Office by
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Officer interviews will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Each candidate will participate in an individual interview.

Students selected as County Council Officers are expected to attend monthly meetings and participate in key county 4-H events throughout the year, including Awards and Fun Day, United Way functions, the Brown County 4-H Livestock Show, and Leadership Lab.

For an application or additional information, contact the Brown County Extension Office at 325-646-0386.

The 2026 Fall Tour is set for Sept. 11-13 in East Texas.

 Registration closes Aug. 9.

There are four price packages to choose from:

• Package A – $400 Includes meals, tour transportation and lodging for Two People (Sharing a room)
• Package B – $300 Includes meals, tour transportation and lodging for One Person (Private room)
• Package C – $125 Includes meals, tour transportation for a Couple (NO HOTEL)
• Package D – $100 Includes meals, tour transportation for an Individual (NO HOTEL)
  **Registration must be completed online**

The YF&R Fall Tour provides opportunities to:

• Learn about the diversity of Texas agriculture.
• Learn about agriculture indigenous to the area.
• Develop a network with other young producers from across the state.
• Fellowship with one another and make new friends.
• Introduce young people to Texas Farm Bureau and Young Farmer & Rancher activities.

This will be updated weekly as we receive checks from stock shows. The Brown County Extension Office will only be receiving checks for 4-H exhibitors. Checks are available for you to pick up at the Brown County Extension Office during our office hours of Monday-Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm, (closed 12:00pm – 1:00pm for lunch) Friday, 8:30am – 12:00pm.

Brown County Youth Fair

• Checks Arrived
  • A thank you letter should be written to each buyer who contributed towards your project. Make sure that it is STAMPED and ADDRESSED and turned into the Extension Office! You will not receive your check until we receive your thank you letters. Handwritten “thank you” letters are best but, depending on your personality and penmanship a typed letter can also be appropriate. Thank each person individually, don’t try and thank a group of people in one letter. PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECKS ARE ONLY VALID FOR 90 DAYS.

Fort Worth

• Premium Checks Arrived

San Angelo

• Truck/Premium Checks Arrived

San Antonio

• Truck Checks Arrived
• Premium Checks Arrived

Houston

• Truck Checks Arrived

Austin

• Truck Checks Arrived
• Premium Checks Arrived

Quality Counts is open and ready for any youth who need to take the course for the first time or renew their verification.

Quick Reminder: Exhibitors only need to complete the course once per grade division:

• Junior: Grades 3–5
• Intermediate: Grades 6–8
• Senior: Grades 9–12

 Don’t Forget

• Quality Counts is required for all major livestock show entries.
• Exhibitors must complete the course before entry deadlines.
• Many county/local shows also require it — check your local rules.

If you would like help with this process or if you would prefer an instructional video to be sent to your email, reach out to Rachel at 325-646-0386 or at rachel.howell@ag.tamu.edu

The enrollment process for the 2025-2026 4-H year begins August 15, 2025. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll to become an official 4-H member.
As you begin your enrollment for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H ONLINE:

• If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
• If you lost your email and password call the county office so we can reset, it for you.
• An active membership will not be granted until the $30.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H   Connect!
• You cannot register or participate in an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
• When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
• For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2025-2026 for the first time as a 3rd/4th grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st.  September 1st is actual first day of the new 4-H year and what is used to calculate grade/age.  If a 2nd grader moving into 3rd grade enrolls before September 1st it will “tag” them as a Clover Kid, not charge an enrollment fee and lock them in as a Clover Kid for the year.

The Texas 4-H fee schedule is below:
$25.00 – Club Member Enrollment Discounted Fee: August 15 – October 31
$30.00 – Club Member Enrollment Regular Fee: November 1 to the completion of 4-H year
$10.00 – Clover Kid Enrollment Regular Fee
$10.00 – Adult Volunteer Application Fee

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31^st the cost increases to $30!!

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ON ENROLLING PLEASE CONTACT THE EXTENSION OFFICE AT 325-646-0386 OR BY EMAILING RACHEL AT rachel.howell@ag.tamu.edu