Sheep/Goat Ear Tag Deadline

Major show sheep and goat ear tag orders are due to the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 21st. Tags are $12 each. Please contact Anthony Netardus if you have any questions (361-275-0816 or a-Netardus@tamu.edu).

State Fair Entry Deadline

State Fair of Texas entries are due to the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 21st. Please contact Anthony Netardus if you have any questions (361-275-0816 or a-Netardus@tamu.edu).

4-H Council Meeting

DeWitt 4-H Council will be meeting Monday, August 31st, at 6:00 p.m. at the Annex Courtroom (115 N. Gonzales St., Cuero, TX). We will be planning a couple of county wide community service events ("One Day 4-H" project and Turkeyfest). All DeWitt 4-H members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

New 4-H Year Begins

September 1st kicks off the 2015-2016 4-H year. Both new and returning 4-H members need to enroll on 4-H Connect (www.texas.4honline.com) by October 31st. Late fee & enrollment begins November 1st.

TDA Photo Contest Deadline

The Texas Department of Agriculture is sponsoring a youth photo contest at the 2015 State Fair of Texas. Photo categories include: Farm Fresh Food, Fascinating Fiber, & Sensational Selfies. All entries should tell the story of why "Texas Agriculture Matters". The contest is open to amateur youth photographers in two age categories: ages 12 & under and ages 13-17. You may submit up to three photos per category. Photos will be accepted electronically through Sept. 1st. Go to https://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/StateFairofTexasYouthPhotoContest.aspx for more details. Good luck!

4-H Boosters Association Meeting

The DeWitt 4-H Boosters Association will meet at 6:00 p.m. on August 14th in the Annex Courtroom (115 N. Gonzales St., Cuero). We will be voting on the 2015-2016 budget so please make plans to attend. All club managers, project leaders, parents & volunteers are welcome to attend.