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Cindy VanDevender Family & Consumer Sciences
103 E. Houston St. Jasper, Tx. 75951 409-384-3721 http://jasper.agrilife.org/
April-May 2014
Butterfly Capital of TexasButterfly Capital of Texas
JASPER COUNTY
4-H NEWS
Provisions from the American Disability Act will be considered when planning educational programs and activities. Please notify the Jasper County Extension Office at 409-384-3721, 5 days before an event if you plan on attending an Extension educational program and need specialized services. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commission-ers Courts of Texas Cooperating
Brock Fry Ag/NR Agent
PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN HELPS LOCAL 4-H CLUBS EARN MONEY!
In 2013, TRACTOR SUPPLY’S ANNUAL 4-H FUNDRAISER BROUGHT IN MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION FOR 4-H PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
The good news is that much of that is returned to local clubs for their projects.
All a customer has to do is donate $1 at checkout at any participating Tractor Supply stores.
See page 5 for more details.
Dear 4-Her’s, Parents and Leaders,
All the joys of spring are here. The flowers are beginning to bloom; bees are busy pollinating; birds have begun prepar-ing their nest to hatch out their young, and all the fun filled activities that warm sunny days bring has finally arrived.
I’m sure you are all looking forward to picnics, and other outdoor activities. Please remember as the days get longer so will the lists of activities for 4-H families to enjoy outside in the fresh air and sunshine. There are several 4-H clubs getting geared up for the warmer weather with plans for fishing trips, camp outs, shooting sports, and photography.
If you know anyone who would like to join 4-H ….
texas4h.tamu.edu
Highlights inside this issue: Why 4-H? Is 4-H for me? p.2 4-H Calendar p.3 Leadership Lab p.3 Outdoor Challenge & Shooting sports p.4 Annual fundraiser ` p. 5 Are you 4-H Strong? p. 6 Contest results p. 7
Upcoming training p.7 2014 Summer Camps p. 8 For parents, two classes p. 9
Bookmark our website and 4-H newsletters will only be a click away! http://
jasper.agrilife.org/ newsletters/4h-newsletters/
also mark: Jasper County 4-H
Facebook Page
Register for 4-H
or check on events
https://www.4honline.com/
http://d54-h.tamu.edu/
District 5 events,
contest results & more.
By Brock Fry Jasper County Ag/NR agent
Why 4-H? Is 4-H for me? You
may hear all kinds of things about 4-H like, “Oh that government youth program.” “I have been try-ing to keep the government out of my life, all my life, and my kids are not going to be in that.” “4-H that is for those kids wanting to raise livestock and it is the same as FFA.”
For many years people have tried to stereotype 4-H and the youth that participate in the pro-gram, unsuccessfully I may add. Texas 4-H contacts a little more than 500,000 youth. Youth in 4-H find that they have endless opportunities to grow in the area of their expertise…yes youth can be experts.
In 4-H youth find they have freedom to embrace a sense of power at an early age, and chal-lenge current directions such as operating systems, procedures, and law of the land. We should cherish our youth because they are growing up in a different and changing environment than adults did. Youth have the ability to see things as they are growing up.
I challenge you to look at your kids and ask yourself if this is true. Why 4-H? The 4-H program offers an education like no oth-er. Because the 4-H program has the flexibility to involve just about
anything “respectful” to learn and has limitless potential for every youth. Youth in 4-H can learn about livestock and agriculture, yes. All of the Agriculture and Natural Resource agents in Texas have agriculture and/or natural resources backgrounds and the majority have a graduate degree in the field.
Likewise any agent that admin-istrates the 4-H program will have complimentary degrees to support the program. The County 4-H pro-gram is what the people involved make it to be. If you want to learn rocket science, 4-H says go for it. If you want to be the Governor of Texas and learn the process, 4-H says go for it. If you want learn business and be a leader, 4-H is in your county as a platform for you.
During the formative develop-mental years of a youth. say 8 – 19 years old, youth are on a steep incline of knowledge, behavior, and attitude molding. These years often define what a youth will do once they get that first job or go on to higher education. The de-velopment of these youth starts much earlier at home with parents. Parents provide the bases of what the youth knows, how they be-have, and their attitude.
Parents, you make an impact, so parents please teach your kids by modeling exemplary behaviors and attitudes to them. They will
be modeling them for years after they are not living with you. 4-H can help your kids explore what interests them. Through illustrat-ed talks, method demonstrations, and science they can teach what they have learned.
4-H youth are motivated to have a positive change in the world. The time invested in their 4-H projects will not be forgotten when they are adults. Most will seek even more information about that topic throughout their lives. This coupled with the ability to speak up through our public speaking classes will allow them to express what they have learned to others and be a benefit to the community.
4-H is for everyone! If you are an adult and you have a skill of almost anything “respectful” that you would like to share with youth, you have the opportunity through 4-H. If you are a youth and have the desire to learn about science, math, writing, speaking, teaching, history, sports, and just about any-thing else, 4-H is for you.
Please share your thoughts with the Jasper County Extension of-fice about what interest you and will benefit the community and the world we live in today. 103 E. Houston St. Jasper, TX 75951. Phone: 409-384-3721 or email: [email protected] or Fa-cebook: Jasper County 4-H.
Why 4-H? Is 4-H for me?
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April
26 District 4-H Fashion Show, Roundup, Share-the-
Fun & Taxidermy Contest at SFASU in Nacogdoches
28 4-H County Council, JNEC in Kirbyville, 6 pm
May
1 Deadline to register for Lufkin shotgun event
7-10 Jasper Lions Benefit Rodeo
7 Rodeo parade around the courthouse square
9 AG day—details TBA
June
9-13 State 4-H Roundup in College Station
13 County Recordbooks due
23 District recordbooks due
July
9 Recordbook judging in Nacogdoches
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup
County 4-H Council meetings are 4th Mondays
(during the school year) at the JNEC community
room in Kirbyville at 6 pm.
Council meetings are open to everyone!
Jasper County Farmers Market celebrates 5th Year in May 2014!
First day of Market will be Saturday, May 3, 8—11
am in the Tractor Supply parking lot at 190 & 96, same as last year. Expect to find farm fresh ripe fruit, vegetables, local honey, herbs, flowers & more.
Market is open to local growers and for hand-crafted items and home-made goodies. Market is open during the growing season, May through July, closes for August, re-opens September through early November. Last market of the season is a Holiday Market with lots of unique gifts and local fundraisers.
JCFM is a member of the Texas Certified Farmers Market Association.
NEW VENDOR PACKETS ARE ONLINE,
click on Farmers Market tab
jasper.agrilife.org
SAVE THESE DATES:
JUNE 24-26,2014
2014 East Region
Leadership Lab!
Leadership Lab is going to be the biggest yet for District 5 as District 4 is joining us to make it a Regional Leadership Lab. This year the emphasis is on Marketing 4-H with hands-on practice in the field of marketing and design. There will be several guest speakers, among them will be Griffin Gonzales, Director of Cause Marketing for the National 4-H Council! Location for this year’s event is the Stone Fort Encampment & Conference Center in Tyler. Be-sides developing a marketing campaign to be used in the counties, scheduled activities include dances, games, swimming, and a ropes course. Don’t miss this great event, be sure to mark your calendar for the 2014 Leadership Lab. AND don’t forget – the District 5 4-H Council officers are elected at Leadership Lab. Start planning your campaign!
Make sure you are following us for the latest and greatest up-dates from the Texas State 4-H program. facebook.com/texas4h
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19th Annual Houston County 4-H
Shooting Sports Invitational Shoot
and Whiz Bang Qualifier Friday—Saturday, June 13-14
Deadline: May 16, must include fee payments. ENTRY FEES & SHOOT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE AC-CEPTED AFTER 5 P.M. ON MAY 16.
Fees range from $45 to $80,
(cancellation fee $25.00 for re-squadding if a shooter cancels after June 2, 2014.)
Any and all disputes will be settled by the shoot manager and all decisions will be final. Contact their office for entry form and more information: GP Shearer, 700 South 4th St., Crocket, TX 75835.
Email questions to [email protected] or go to Facebook: HCYSS (Houston County Youth Shooting Sports)
Derrick Bruton, [email protected]
Ready for a challenge, an outdoor challenge?
Join the fun during the 2014 Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge competition June 27-29 at the Collin County Adventure Camp in Anna, Tx. Register on 4-H CONNECT May 1—31. Cost is $30 per person for the contest and $100 per per-son for meals, lodging and facility expenses. Transportation not included. For more information, visit: texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor
Event Date How to sign up Registration Dates Invitational Shooting Sports Events Hosted by various counties. See blog & calendar Roundup Indoor Rifle Match June 7-8 4-H Connect April 17, 2014 Victoria, Texas Qualifying Event to May 15, 2014 Roundup Wildlife Challenge June 12 4-H Connect April 24 College Station, TX State Roundup to May 22 Registration Event 4-H Junior Olympic shotgun Camp June 11-14 4-H Connect April 17 College Station, TX to May 15 State WHEP Contest June 14-15 4-H Connect April 24 College Station, TX to May 22 Outdoor Challenge June 28-29 4-H Connect May 1 Collin County Adventure Camp, Anna, TX to May 31
UPCOMING NATURAL RESOURCES EVENTS/TRAININGS
Mark your calendars! All of these events have registrations opening in 2014. No late registration accepted.
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Tractor Supply in Jasper is located at the intersection of Highways190 and 96
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Contests results
Jasper County Fashion Show March 21, 2014
Jordan VanDevender, Buna 4-H junior: buying-special interest duct tape wallet Maggy Seybold, Jasper Community 4-H junior: duct tape key chain Emily Jimenez, Helping Hands 4-H intermediate: construction refashion Allison Crane, Helping Hands 4-H intermediate: construction everyday living duct tape headband
Jasper County Roundup March 21, 2014
Jordan VanDevender, Buna 4-H junior: share-the-fun poetry Haylee Bruno, Kirbyville 4-H intermediate: share-the-fun vocal Raeanne Coward, Buna 4-H senior: share-the-fun vocal
Indoor Archery Match Bay City, March 22, 2014
Hoyt Roff, Gun & Bow junior: compound aided, participant Caleb Hicks, Gun & Bow junior: compound aided, participant compound unaided, 2nd place James Willis, Buna 4-H junior: compound aided, participant Remington Roff, Gun & Bow junior: compound aided, 2nd place Scott Ford, Kirbyville 4-H intermediater: barebow, 3rd place Hunter Weir, Buna 4-H intermediate: compound aided, 3rd place Tyler Holland, Kirbyville 4-H intermediate: compound aided, participant Matt Byerly, Gun & Bow intermediate: compound aided, participant James Ethan Ford, Kirbyville 4-H senior: barebow participant Mollie Ford, Kirbyville 4-H senior: compound aided, 2nd place
Texas 4-H Golf Swing Camp College Station, May 3, 2014
Time: 8:30 am—noon
Cost $75 Registration: 4-H Connect
Texas 4-H Golf Swing Campis for 4-Hers of all ages and skill levels. It provides instruction on chipping, pitching, putting, full swing and trouble shots. Instruc-tors from Texas A&M University provide individualized attention to ensure each youth leaves more confident in their golf swing and enjoys their experience at camp.
visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/golf
2014 State 4-H Golf Challenge College Station, July 28, 2014
Time: 8 am, shotgun start
Cost $60
New in 2014: no regional events this year. Instead, one State event will be hosted at the new course located on campus at Texas A&M University, rated one of the top new golf courses in Texas. This event is open to all age 4-Hers and split into two age divisions (Juniors 12 and under and Seniors 13 and up). This event is also open to non 4-Hers.
visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/golf
2014 Poultry Institute for Youth Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
Sunday, June 15 through Tuesday, June 17 Texas A&M University in College State
3-day camp for students with an interest in the poul-try industry, taught by Texas A&M University staff on topics such as anatomy, embryology, immunology, nu-trition and processing. Students also participate in field trips to a commercial layer facility and local processing facility.
Students who will be enrolled in the fall 2014 semes-ter as high school junior, senior or college freshman are eligible to apply by completing an the application at: http://posc.tamu.edu/files/2012/08/2014-Institute-Application.pdf
Deadline: Friday, May 16; submit by mail, fax or email. Notification will be mailed to the selected students by Friday, May 30.
Cost $50, paid upon acceptance (do not send money with application). Other expenses such as lodging and meals (except transportation) will be covered by the sponsorship of the US Poultry and Egg Association.
For questions, call the Poultry Science Dept. at 979-845-1931.
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For parents & adults:
Food Handler’s class
& 2-year certificate Thursday, May 22, 2 to 5 pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office
103 East Houston St.
Jasper TX 75951
RSVP required:
409-384-3721
Q. Who needs a Food Handler card? A: All Texas food service
workers are required to obtain food handlers training & license. If you're involved with preparing/serving food, you need a license.
This includes unpaid volunteers,
even serving free samples.
Texas Food Handlers Course: Food Safety is in your hands!
The Texas Department of State Health Services ac-credited food handlers program is recommended for all food service workers to promote food safety. The class is a basic overview of food safety principles and practices that are necessary to be sure you serve safe food.
It covers storing foods at proper temperatures, how to avoid cross contamination between things like raw meat and fresh salads, basic hygiene (wash your hands!) and more. You take a test at the end of class and then a cer-tificate is mailed to you.
The 2-year certificate is accepted anywhere in Texas. Anyone preparing, serving or selling food under the Tex-as Cottage Food Law must have a card, or be under the direct supervision of someone with a card.
$20 pay at the door, but please RSVP so we
know how many handouts and tests to prepare!
409-384-3721
Private Applicator
Training and Testing
Tuesday, April 29 8 am – 1 pm
Jasper County Extension Office
103 E. Houston St., Jasper TX 75951
A Private Applicator Training and Test (PAT) is being hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; fol-lowed by the licensing test administered by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture.
The class covers restricted use pesti-cides and herbicides. This private appli-cator license, if you pass the test, costs $60 for five-years and allows you to buy certain regulated chemicals for use on your own private property. You will also be responsible to receive 15 hours of continuing education units in those 5 years to support your license including: 2 hrs of Integrated Pest Management, 2 hrs of Drift, 2 hrs of Laws and Regula-tions, and 9 hrs of General credits.
The class costs $65 per person and includes the Private Applicator Manual and the Laws and Regulations books. In addition to the books, class fee includes handouts, coffee & refreshments. The test is not timed—you can take as long as you need—but most people will finish by 1 p.m.
Please call or email the Jasper Exten-sion office today if you plan to attend this class so enough books are or-dered. Please buy the books in advance from the Extension office and read through the material before class. Seat-ing is limited to the first 35 paying by cash or check.
Make checks payable to the Jasper Pro-
gram Fund, and send to Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service, 103 E. Hou-ston St., Jasper, TX 75951.
Sign up in advance; limited seating
To R.S.V.P. call or email:
409 384-3721 or
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