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Food Show Poster Contest
Theme- "Cooking for Healthy Cholesterol Counts"
28" x 22" poster
No registration form is necessary, nor do you have to be in the Food Show, just bring the poster.

Food Display Contest (for Food Show participants)
24-inch space to display your prepared dish in an attractive  manner
Only edible garnishes

Questions?  Call Patrice at 903/590-2980.

Sponsored by Smith County SAFE 4-H Club
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Registration from 8:00 a.m to Noon

See attached flyer for more information and contacts.

All Sport Clay Challenge.pdf

This year's County 4-H Food Show & 4-H Food Challenge are set for November 21, 2009 with entries due to the county Extension office by November 2, 2009.  You can check out the guidelines at the link shown below.  The county entry form is attached to enter either or both;  and remember that Clover Kids (K-2 grade) may participate in these contests.  So be looking for that winning recipe!
Questions?  Call Patrice at 903-590-2980, or e-mail at pdunagin@ag.tamu.edu .

http://fcs.tamu.edu/food_and_nutrition/pdf/2010-state-food-show-guidelines.pdf

County Food Show.entry form.pdf

County Food Show.entry form.doc

The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is excited to announce the 1st Annual Texas 4-H Roundup "4-H Has Talent Competition."  This exciting new event will give youth the opportunity to showcase their talents on the "big stage" at the June 9th Assembly at Texas 4-H Roundup.  The 2010 4-H Has Talent Competition is another way the Texas 4-H Program is continuing to encourage youth to explore the arts as well as showcase the young talent the great state of Texas has to offer.  Please pass this information to all of your 4-Hers so the 1st Annual 4-H Has Talent Competition will be a huge success!!!

More information on the contest is attached and can also be found at the following web address http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/2010/4-HHasTalent.pdf

Gals & Guys --
It's time to start planning your entry now -- especially if you plan to enter the Construction Division.  The fashion show is scheduled for November 17, 2009, with paperwork due in the Extension office by November 6th.  For all the forms, time-line and rules, go to:  www.etstatefair.com and click on Academic Rodeo.

Don't let this fun event pass you by!

NOVEMBER 5, 2009
TEXAS ROSE HORSE PARK
TYLER, TX

Horse Judging.flyer.pdf

The 2010 Texas 4-H Beekeeping Essay rules and theme has been released to all counties. The 2010 essay theme is "Is My Community Honey Bee-Friendly." The essay contest is sponsored on the national level by The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. which awards $750.00 to the first place winner, $500.00 to second, and $250.00 for third. On the state level, the Williamson and Collin Counties Beekeeping Associations help sponsor the contest with $100.00 for first place, $75.00 for second, and $50.00 for third. All essays are due in the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Office by January 30, 2010. Complete details and rules can be found at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/beekeeping/.