August 7th- Kicks 4 Kids Shoe Drive, Citizens National Bank, 10am-1pm August 10th- Club Manager Training, 5pm at the Extension Office August 13th- Due Date for Fair Entries, 4:30pm August 17th- RSVP due to for Awards/Fun Day August 22nd– Save the Date: 4-H Fun Day & Awards, 10am-2pm August 22nd– Hunter Safety Course, Brownwood Claybird Club, 8am-3pm August 25th- Deadline to order State Validation Tags
ANNOUNCING THE 2026-2027 BROWN COUNTY OFFICER TEAM
CLUB MANAGER TRAINING
If you are a club manager of any of the clubs in Brown County, please join us on Monday August 10th at 5pm at the Extension Office. We will be hosting a club manager training to prepare everyone for the upcoming 4-H year. Nick will be able to answer any and all questions you may have.
STATE HEIFER/SHEEP/GOAT VALIDATION TAGS
It is hard to believe that it is already that time again to purchase state tags. If you are planning on showing a heifer, lamb, or goat in any 2026-2027 major stock shows you must purchase a state validation tag. The cost is $27 per tag and the deadline to purchase a tag is August 25th, 2026 at 3pm. PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW TO ORDER.
Reach out to the Extension Office at 325-646-0386 for more info.
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS/ WEST TEXAS FAIR/ HOT FAIR ENTRIES
SAVE THE DATE! Entries are due to the Extension Office by 4:30pm Thursday August 13th, 2026.
Please be thinking ahead in July to let us know if you will be entering. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Gonzales or Rachel Howell at 325-646-0386.
Design a Dream Show Barn & Win Big!
Reed Vestal Ranches is hosting a nationwide Show Barn Design Contest with $50,000 in total prizes! Open to everyone—no architectural or engineering experience required—participants can submit hand sketches or detailed designs for a premier show cattle facility located near Brownwood, Texas. There is no limit on entries, and submissions are eligible for both overall awards (up to $15,000) and three $2,500 Featured Design Awards. This is a great opportunity for 4-H members, Ag students, and anyone with creative ideas for livestock facilities. Entries are due August 16th, and winners will be announced August 22nd.
Full contest details and submission information are available at https://reedvestalranches.com/barn-contest/
SAVE THE DATE: 4-H FUN DAY AND AWARDS RSVP by August 17th!
Join the Brown County Young Professionals for their annual Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive! If you would like to come volunteer, please reach out to Rachel at rachel.howell@ag.tamu.edu
SAVE THE DATE:
FOOD & NUTRITION PROJECT INFO MEETING
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Food & Nutrition Project and would like to participate in Food Challenge or Food Show this fall, please use the link provided below and fill out the survey to stay up to date on the project and dates/times/etc.
We will be hosting an informational meeting regarding this project within the next few weeks, so please stay tuned for more info!
FACT SHEET ON THE
NEW WORLD SCREWWORM AND SHEEP/GOATS
Quality Counts Enrollment Instructions
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 31st 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
