Category Archives: 4-H
2016 Montgomery County 4-H Leadership Team Training
Click link to register: 2016 Montgomery County 4-H Leadership Team Training
4-H Pecans – On Sale While Supplies Last!
The 4-H Pecans have arrived! For $11.50, you can purchase a full one pound bag of shelled pecans. We have the halves or the pieces (chopped) to choose from. The 4-H Pecan Sale is the main fundraiser for the entire Montgomery County 4-H Program. If you are interested in purchasing them, please call the 4-H office at 936-539-7823, option 3 to make sure we still have them in stock.
4-H Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2015-2016 4-H year began on August 15th. If you are interested in joining 4-H, please contact the 4-H Office by calling 936-539-7823, or emailing 4-H Coordinator, April Fagan at amfagan@ag.tamu.edu. To enroll as a new member, or to update your existing member profile, log on to 4-H connect at http://texas4honline.com.
4-H Contests
Good luck to District 9 4-H Roundup contestants May 1 – 2, 2015! Remember, State 4-H Roundup entries are due on 4-H Connect by Thursday, May 7th. If you missed District Roundup, intermediates and seniors may still participate at the state level in select contests. Contact the 4-H Office at 936-539-7823 for more information.
Major Show Steer and State Fair Lamb, Goat and Swine Tags
If you would like to show a lamb, goat, or barrow at the State Fair of Texas, or a steer at any of the major shows, you must first order tags and have the animal validated. Tags cost $12 per animal. (This is a $2 increase from last year.) Here are some important dates to be aware of: State Fair of Texas lamb and goat tag order deadline: April 10, 2014 State Fair of Texas swine tag order deadline: April 17, 2014 Major Show steer tag order deadline… Read More →
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign
Help support local 4-H programs by adding $1 or $5 at the checkout at your local Tractor Supply. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of paper clovers will be split among state and county 4-H programs and National 4-H Council. The Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign will be held October 9th – 20th.
Junior Master Gardener Teacher/Leader Training
Learn how to use the resources of the Junior Master Gardener program to help “grow good kids” in your classroom or club while boosting science achievement, parental involvement, healthy habits, and engaging youth in service-learning. This year’s training will be held on Tuesday, August 6th at the Tom Leroy Educational Building at 9020 Airport Rd in Conroe. Teachers in public, private, and home school, 4-H Leaders, Scout Leaders, Master Gardeners, and other youth serving groups/staff for grades 3-5 are encouraged to attend. (Can also be used with other… Read More →
4-H Leadership Lab
Leadership Lab is for 4-H members ages 14-19. Participants at lab take part in workshops and team-building activities that will help prepare them for leadership roles back in their own communities. This year, Leadership Lab will be held at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood. The registration fee of $255 covers 2 nights lodging, all meals, program activities, insurance, curriculum, and t-shirts. District Council Officer elections are held at Lab, as well. Many participants look forward to dressing up for the theme dances, which are held at the end… Read More →
Cattle Hoof Trimming
Bill Cawley will be trimming hooves on show cattle on Sunday, January 27th at 9:00am at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. He charges $30 per head. Anybody who is interested in having Mr. Cawley trim their heifer or steer’s hooves should call the 4-H Office to sign up by January 23rd at 936-539-7823. He requires a minimum of 15 head to make the trip down here.
Montgomery County 4-H Dog Show
The 5th Annual Montgomery County District 9 Open 4-H Dog Show will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. This show is open to all Texas 4-H members. Check In begins at 8:00am. Entries are due by January 21, 2012, along with copies of current DHLPP, Rabies and Bordetella vaccination records. Montgomery County 4-H Dog Show Flyer & Entry Form