Johnson County 4-H

05/28/2026

Get your reminders set!
Johnson County 4-H Day Camp registration will open Monday June 1 at 10 a.m. at joco4h.square.site.

05/24/2026

New contests this fall at West Texas Fair! Look for details on entering in an email this summer.

We are kicking off the weekend with some exciting news!! NEW CONTESTS will be added to the 2026 WTF&R!!!

🎯Archery Contest, Sunday, September 6
📋Livestock Skillathon, Wednesday, September 9
📝Wool Judging Contest, Wednesday September 9

Entries Open July 1!

05/22/2026

Hands to larger service… for my club, my community, my country…

Incredibly proud of this group for getting up early on their first day off of school to pay heartfelt tribute to the veterans who have served our country. Happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Want to learn about the industry side of livestock? Check out this Beef Cattle Clinic hosted by the Extension Office, featuring AgriLife Beef Specialist Dr. Jason Cleere and local livestock nutritionist Brayden Hawkins. 4-H families are welcome to attend!

With high input costs and high cattle prices, making profitable decisions on your ranch is important. Come hear from Dr. Jason Cleere and Brayden Hawkins on what to look for when selecting replacement heifers and mineral supplement recommendations to improve nutrition and maximize efficiency in your operation.

Event Details: Hosted by Johnson County & Hill County AgriLife Extension Offices
Date: Thursday, May 28th, 6-8 pm
Location: Johnson County Livestock Exchange (Sale Barn) (3119 N Main St. Cleburne)
Dinner Provided
Cost: $10, cash or check pay at the door
RSVP: Call our office at 817-556-6370 to RSVP by May 26th
Topics: Heifer Replacement Selection (Dr. Jason Cleere), Mineral Recommendations (Brayden Hawkins)
Sponsors: Ag Texas Farm Credit Services, Ridley Block Operations, Serve-US Feed Mill
4-H Kids welcome!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the JoCo 4-H Senior Livestock Judging Team on winning the District 8 4-H contest and qualifying for Texas 4-H Roundup! And our junior and intermediate team members had a great day too!

🏆 Senior High Point Team Overall, 1st Beef, 1st Sheep & Goat, 2nd Swine & 1st Reasons
🥇 Brendan Gross - High Point Overall, 1st Beef, 1st Sheep & Goat, 1st Swine, 2nd Reasons
🥉 Wyatt Gandy - 3rd Overall, 6th Beef, 3rd Sheep & Goat, 8th Swine, 3rd Reasons
⭐️ Cady Cory - 10th Overall, 13th Beef, 6th Sheep & Goat, 8th Reasons
⭐️ Decara Hemsath - 15th Overall, 13th Sheep & Goat, 10th Swine, 14th Reasons

⭐️ Intermediate - 5th place Overall, 5th Reasons, 5th Sheep & Goat, 6th Swine, 4th Reasons
🥈 Campbell Gross - 2nd Overall, 4th Beef, 1st Sheep & Goat, 4th Swine, 1st Reasons
⭐️ Eli Gandy - 5th Overall, 2nd Sheep & Goat, 10th Reasons
⭐️ Laynee Campbell

Junior Individuals
⭐️ Burke Shipman - 7th Swine
⭐️ Carlie Stiles - 14th Swine

05/14/2026

‼️ REMINDER ‼️
4-H Surge & County Camp deadline is tomorrow!

05/12/2026

🚨 Hey future leaders — your moment is NOW. 🚨
Applications for District 8 4-H Council close THIS FRIDAY, May 15th, and if you've got what it takes to lead, represent, and show up for District 8 — we want YOU on this council.

This isn't just a title. District Council officers help run our biggest events, speak in front of crowds, lead at SURGE, and carry the torch for 4-H all year long. It's a big commitment — and completely worth it. 💚

Don't miss these dates:
📅 May 15 — Application & SURGE registration due on 4-H Connect
📅 June 1 — Virtual interviews
📅 June 9-11 — SURGE in Brownwood (where elections are held!)
Questions? Check out all the details at the link below or reach out to your County Extension Agent!
🔗 d84-h.tamu.edu/district-4-h-council/

05/12/2026

Great job serving the community, Wild Riders!!