Wood County 4-H

06/16/2026

🔥🐄 Hoof to Grill… and you don’t want to miss it! 🍔🔥

District 4 and 5 invite YOU to join us for “Hoof to Grill” on Tuesday, July 14th at the Carol Green Civic Center in Quitman!
👢🐄 From pasture to plate, this is a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at the livestock and meat industry—perfect for curious minds and future ag leaders!
Who can attend?
✅ All 4-H Youth (Grades 3–12)
✅ Adult Leaders, Agents & Parents
💲 Cost: $15.00
🖥️ Register online: 4HOnline.com
⏰ Deadline: July 1st (don’t wait!)
✨ What makes this event awesome?

Career exploration opportunities in agriculture
Intro to 4-H Meat Judging
Travel and hands-on learning across three cities in ONE day

🚨 Important Details:
• A parent/chaperone is REQUIRED for youth attending
• Transportation is NOT provided (we’ll travel together between locations)
• Event takes place in- Wood County
🎯 Whether you're new to 4-H or already hooked, this is a great chance to learn, explore, and grow!
👉 Tag a friend, grab your spot, and let’s go from Hoof ➡️ Grill! 🐄🔥🍴

06/15/2026

Beef Cattle Short Course Youth Track is quickly approaching!

This event is open to high school students that are interested in a career in the beef industry, veterinary medicine and animal science.

To find out more check out the website!
https://beefcattleshortcourse.com/youth-track/

Registration is now open!
https://web.cvent.com/event/6d3d8ad2-b1d6-4124-a618-df454fbdf2de/register?rp=481b307b-19b3-44c4-9cc1-60f9f46c47bc

06/13/2026

Gov. Abbott launched a free online course to certify additional New World Screwworm inspectors across Texas.

This initiative empowers people, & private industry, to inspect & certify livestock movement, ensuring the safety of our cattle, wildlife, & food supply remains secure.

06/10/2026

Wood County Major Steers, Fall Major Heifer, Fall Lambs and Goats.
Validations Days are set; please call the office to confirm what day you will attend June 17th or June 24th.

While New World Screwworm does pose a risk to youth livestock projects, education and consistent care can help you keep your projects safe. Here's a few tips for caring for your cattle, sheep, or goat projects. Stay aware with the following links:

🍀Find fact sheets regarding validation at...
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/goats/
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/sheep/
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/beef-cattle/

🍀Find general New World Screwworm education and updates at...
https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm

06/07/2026

Reminder: Wood County 4-H Record Books are due this Tuesday, June 9th, by 6pm at the Extension office. For the new Record book format, please refer to this landing page: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/.

Youth are encouraged to submit, as opportunities to advance to District for Junior and Intermediate 4-Hers and District as well as State for some Seniors are available. To be eligible for Higher County Awards, such as Rookie of the Year to Gold Star, you must submit a Record Book.

Access Record books! Guides, forms, score sheets, and resources to build a complete and competitive record book.

06/05/2026

FSA is proud to invest in the future of agriculture by offering Youth Loans to help our future farmers and ranchers finance and gain hands-on experience managing an income producing agricultural project.

To apply, you must be 10 to 20 years old and have the support of a project advisor like your 4-H club leader or FFA advisor.

Loan funds can be used to buy livestock, seed, equipment, and supplies or to purchase, rent or repair tools and equipment or pay operating expenses for the project. fsa.usda.gov/resources/loans/youth-loans

06/05/2026

How cool is this! Go grab a bottle and support our youth!

Our new Texas 4-H bottle is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! 💚 Here at Volleman’s, we admire the values 4-H builds through agriculture, community service, leadership, and hands-on learning. A portion of proceeds from each bottle will go back to Texas 4-H to help support the next generation of leaders. Now available on shelves! Texas 4-H Youth Development Program

06/04/2026

Please review sites and resources. Be informed and utilize proper steps to report.

Note- confirmed case is still 9 hours south of our communities north of Laredo.

If suspected report to your veterinary 1st.