RABBITS

Anyone who is still looking for Rabbits, please contact Willie or Rene at the County Extension Office ASAP! We will be picking up Rabbits on Friday the 10th. These are good Californian meat pens and should compete nicely. $20.00 per Rabbit minimum 4 per pen.

903-683-5416

Chocolate Dessert Contest

The “Seventh Annual Best Chocolate Dessert Contest” will be held on Saturday February 18, 2012. If you make the best chocolate dessert around, this is your opportunity to show off your talents. The Smith County Extension Education Association and the City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department are hosting the contest at the Senior Citizen’s Center at 1915 Garden Valley Road in Tyler. The contest was formerly just for Smith County residents, but was opened up to all of East Texas in 2011. Entries will be accepted from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are two divisions: Youth up to age 17 and Adult for 18 years and older. The entry fee is $1.00 per item entered and is due on the day of the contest. Entry forms can be obtained from the Texas AgriLife Extension Service office in Smith County or on the website: smith.agrilife.org (see Blogroll, click Smith County 4-H Connections, click 7^th Annual Chocolate Dessert Contest and click entry form). You can also fill out your entries at the Senior Citizen’s Center when you bring your desserts to the contest. In addition to the ‘bragging rights’ that come with being selected the best chocolate dessert in East Texas, prizes will be awarded to the top three in each division. So bring us your best!

ACYLA JACKPOT SHOW

ACYLA JACKPOT SHOW

MARCH 3, 2012

ANDERSON COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK ARENA

750 N US HWY 287 PALESTINE, TEXAS

TJLA SANCTIONED SHOW FOR STEERS, HEIFERS, PIG AND GOATS.

NON-SANCTIONED LAMB SHOW

2 RINGS FOR STEERS AND HEIFERS

1 RING FOR GOATS, PIGS AND SHEEP

WEIGH-IN FOR STEERS, PIGS, GOATS AND LAMBS 7AM – 8:30 AM

SHOW STARTS AT 9:30 AM.

STEERS AND HEIFERS – RING A $25 ENTRY FEE

RING B $15 ENTRY FEE

MUST ENTER RING A TO ENTER RING B.

CASH PAY-OUT AND BUCKLES FOR OVERALL GRAND AND RESERVE –RING A

GOATS AND SWINE – ONE RING $25 ENTRY FEE

CASH PAY-OUT AND BUCKLES FOR OVERALL GRAND AND RESERVE

LAMBS (NON-SANCTIONED) $15.00 ENTRY FEE

CASH PAY-OUT AND BUCKLES FOR OVERALL GRAND AND RESERVE

SHOWMANSHIP 9:30 am $5 AT GATE, WINNER TAKE ALL.

No late fees but you may pre-enter by sending registration slip and fees to:

ACYLA

PO Box 59

Palestine, TX 75802

Questions? Please call Michael at 903-724-5551.

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR BLOWERS AND CLIPPERS. GENERATORS RECOMMENDED.

Important Stuff!!!!

Clover Kids – Food Show, Display Contest & Poster Contest – NO County Entry FEE!!!

Junior, Intermediate & Seniors – Food Show/Food Challenge/Poster Contest/Display Contest – Entry FEE for Food Challenge ONLY ($7 per person)

Where: County Extension Office

Contest: Monday, January 16 @ 9:30 AM

Food Show: Bring recipe and dish and ready to answer judges questions. Categories: Main Dish, Breads & Cereals, Fruits & Vegetables and Nutritious Snacks

Food Challenge: $7 entry fee per person, you will be divided into teams at county contest, or come with a team already formed – teams of 3-5 individuals of all Juniors, Intermediate, Seniors or mixed teams are eligible for competition. BUT mixed teams cannot advance to state.

We may enter up to 3 teams per age division per county.

Display Contest: NO entry Fee, 24-inch space for each contestant, only edible garnishes allowed.

Poster Theme: “Health Food Fast: Create a Well Balanced Meal Deal” 28x22 – No foam board, No entry fee, Need not go to District to enter or win. One entry per person Judged on creativity and nutritional message.

The back of each poster MUST include the following: Name, County and Age Division

Directions to Archery Range

Directions to Archery Range

Archery Site Directions:

From Alto: (About a 16 mile trip)

Take FM 851 North out of Alto to FM343 (approx. 10 miles). Turn Left on FM 343 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to County Rd. 1210 (approx. 1.5 miles). Turn right on 1210 and travel North to County Rd 1201 (approx.. 1.75 miles). Turn right on 1201 and travel approximately .75 miles to FM 2962. Turn left on 2962 and travel North approximately 2.4 miles to County Rd 1219 and turn left. Follow 1219 approximately .4 miles and look for a double red gate on the right side of the road. You should be able to see us off to the right from 1219 before you get to the double red gate. Go through the gate and come back to our location along the fence line.

From Wells: (about a 30 mile trip)

Go North on HWY 69 to Alto and then follow the Alto instructions.

From Rusk: (about a 10 mile trip)

Take HWY 84 East out of Rusk travel approx. 8.75 miles to FM 2962. Turn right on 2962 and travel approximately 1 mile to County Rd. 1219. Turn right on 1219 and follow 1219 approximately .4 miles and look for a double red gate on the right side of the road. You should be able to see us off to the right from 1219 before you get to the double red gate. Go through the gate and come back to our location along the fence line.

From Jacksonville: (about a 20 mile trip)

Take HWY 204 out of Jacksonville towards Nacogdoches to Reklaw (appox 16 miles). Turn right on HWY 84 heading towards Rusk to FM 2962 (approx. 2 miles). Turn left on 2962 and travel approximately 1 mile to County Rd. 1219. Turn right on 1219 and follow 1219 approximately .4 miles and look for a double red gate on the right side of the road. You should be able to see us off to the right from 1219 before you get to the double red gate. Go through the gate and come back to our location along the fence line.

Jacksonville FFA Junior Livestock Invitational Jackpot Show

The Jacksonville FFA Chapter is sponsoring this great event here in Cherokee County!

Jacksonville FFA Junior Livestock Invitational

Pigs, Goats, Steers and Heifers

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Weigh In - 7 am to 8:30 am

Show starts at 9 am

Entry Fees - $20 per entry

Cherokee County Exposition Center on Loop 456

For more information about this event, please visit the following website: www.cherokeecountyexpo.org

Cherokee County Jr. Livestock Show Validation

REMINDER!!!

The Cherokee County Livestock Show animal project validation will be held this Saturday, December 5th at the Showbard in Jacksonville from 8AM to 10AM. If you have any questions feel free to contact the CEO for more information (903) 683-5416.

Reminder: Next Thursday, November 5th

The Cherokee County Extension Program hosts
A Swine Project Clinic
at the Cherokee County Show Barn on Loop 456 in Jacksonville,TX
Starting at 6 pm

Texas AgriLife Extension agent and swine judge, Ricky Thompson will be providing the project guides, selection tips, and management strategies to help you compete on the top level for market hogs. There will be a judging demonstration on live swine and a few gilts will be available for purchase after the clinic. There will be more project swine available at the project sale in Henderson on November 15, 2009.

This is a free clinic and all materials will be provided. All area 4-H and FFA chapters are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information or to RSVP contact Cooperative Extension Agent, Rene' McCracken or Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Aaron Low at 903-683-5416.

Please distribute attached flyer to those interested in swine projects.

Youth Loan Workshop

Rusk's Singletary Public Library Hosts Youth Loan Workshops for 4-H & FFA Projects
Submitted by: Rene' McCracken, CEP-AgNR Cherokee County

Cherokee County Cooperative Extension Agent, Rene' McCracken has coordinated with the Singletary Public Library in Rusk and Truman Lamb of Heritage Land Bank-Palestine to present Youth Loan Workshops for agriculture projects on Nov 2nd and Nov 9th. This is a free workshop for all youth 10 yrs and up currently enrolled in a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. The loan terms are: up to $5,000, for one year, with minimum interest paid back after the sale of the project. The loan can be used to purchase market or breeding livestock, materials for shop projects, or to purchase feed for livestock.

At Workshop #1 general loan information will be provided and application forms distributed to those interested youth. At the 2nd Workshop on November 9, 2009, we will hand in the completed forms and assist in completing them if necessary. Loans should be funded by the middle of November. Program begins at 4:30 pm each session. Space is limited - so RSVP early at 903-683-5416 or Lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu

Who Should Come? All FFA & 4-H Youth (10 yrs and up), Ag Teachers and 4-H Leaders, Extension Agents, Mentors and Parents. If you cannot attend the meeting but would be interested in the loan program contact Truman Lamb at Heritage Land Bank 903-729-4667. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

Imediate Attention: YES! Camp - Short Fuse!

YES! Camp is fast approaching. We had 11 kids attend last year; lets go for 15 this year.

3 Kids have already signed up. Partial reimbursement of the registration fee will be available from the County PALS association at a later date.

Select this link for more information.

Sorry for the short fuse on this, but our office has been busy setting up the Hay Judging Competition and we let time get away from us.

Food Show / Food Challenge 2009

Please follow the given link for more information on the Food Show / Food Challenge for 2009.

http://cherokee-tx.tamu.edu/publications/4-H%20Food%20Challenge.pdf

For more information or questions about this publications or the contest itself, contact Wendi Green or Willie Arnwine in the CEO. (903) 683-5416

4-H FCS TASK FORCE MEETING

Who: Open to any member or parent/leader that desires to be a part
of the governing body over the County Level FCS Competitions like-
Food Challenge, Food Show, Fashion Show, etc...

What: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Task Force Mtg.

When: Tuesday, October 6th @ 5:30 PM

Where: County Extension Office Mtg. Room
(1st Floor of the Courthouse Annex)

Contact CEA-FCS, Wendi Green for more information...
(903) 683-5416

Do you like your calves scrambled???

Want to have a little fun while taking a chance on winning a $500.00 check towards purchasing a registered beef or dairy heifer? Then here's the opportunity for you!

Follow the link to find out more information.

FORT WORTH CALF SCRAMBLE

ITS OFFICIAL - SHOOTING SPORTS IS HERE!!!

To all of you who have been waiting ever so patiently....

The time has finally arrived to announce that...

SHOOTING SPORTS IS OFFICIALLY THE CHEROKEE COUNTY
4-H PROGRAM'S NEWEST PROJECT

ARCHERY will be the first discipline offered, for more information please

follow this link to the Shooting Sports page where you will find info on how to register.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CEA~Wendi Green is doing an excellent job generating interest in our 4-H Family and Consumer Science projects and contest. She is now asking for volunteers to sit on the Cherokee County 4-H FCS Task Force. Please follow this link for details.

As always, feel free to contact Mrs. Green directly for information at (903) 683-5416
or via email at wgreen@ag.tamu.edu