Wise County 4-H

LAST CALL TO RSVP FOR THE AWARDS BANQUET!

Please call the office to RSVP by 5PM TODAY, August 3rd!

State Fair Exhibitors, the parent portal is now open for entries. Deadline is August 22. Give us a call a the office, 940-627-3341 with questions.

🔹Attention Exhibitors and Contestants! The 2026 Online Entry Parent Portal is now open! 🔹

🔗Entry Portal: https://livestock.bigtex.com/login/
🔗Entry Portal Guides: https://bigtex.com/livestock-exhibitor-resources/

Submit Youth Show, Contest & Pan Am Entries Online

Upload contest pre-requirements

Parent Online Entry Portal Closes: August 22 at 11:59 PM

All entries must be approved by your CEA/AST by August 25

Incomplete entries will be deleted.

All previous Parent Accounts have been removed. Parents will need to create a new account for 2026.

CEA/AST Accounts are still active. If you have any questions or issues accessing your account, please email [email protected].

Entries submitted by parents must be approved and submitted by CEA/AST by 11:59 PM on August 25—including all uploaded materials and required signatures from the exhibitor, parent/guardian, and CEA/AST—for the entry to be considered complete.

🐾 CALLING ALL VET MED ENTHUSIASTS! 🐾

Are you passionate about animals and interested in guiding the next generation of veterinary professionals? We are actively looking for Adult Volunteers to help lead our Wise County 4-H Veterinary Science Program! 🐾🩺💡

What Adult Leaders Do:
• Guide & Support: Plan and execute monthly hands-on educational activities, lessons, and clinics.
• Utilize Curriculum: Use official Texas A&M Vet Science materials to foster youth growth.
• Team Up: Work directly with Extension Staff to support our 4-H members along their Vet Science journey!
(Note: Adult leaders must complete the adult enrollment process and child protection trainings.)

🐾 What Youth Can Learn in the 4-H Vet Science Project
From basic animal health to career preparation, members get hands-on experience in:
• Animal nutrition, handling, and restraint Assisting with exams, treatments, and surgeries
• Understanding infectious and non-infectious diseases
• Certification Track: Members (grades 3–12) can work toward completing 100 lessons and 225 apprenticeship hours to earn an industry-recognized Veterinary Assistant Certification through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension!

Learn more about the 4-H Vet Science Project: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/veterinary-science/

Learn more about the Vet Science Certification Program: https://aevm.tamu.edu/4-h-veterinary-science/curriculum/

📲 Ready to make a difference or get your youth involved?
Contact us today to learn more about volunteering for the project!
📞 Phone: 940-627-3341
✉️ Email: [email protected]

All Fall Livestock Show and Contest entries are open for registration! Please adhere to the county's deadlines so we have enough time to register your entries.

State Fair of Texas, Heart of Texas, and West Texas entries are due to the Extension Office by August 20th!

WEST TEXAS STEERS, PLEASE GET YOUR ENTRIES IN ASAP AS ENTRIES ARE LIMITED!

North Texas and East Texas entries must be completed by the family!

Our youth have been working hard all year keeping meticulous records of their projects, service, and leadership, and it absolutely paid off at the District 3 4-H Record Book Judging!

A big congratulations and good luck at the state contest to our 1st place seniors!

Please join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of these dedicated 4-Hers!

Check out yesterday's newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/d0a626481030/kick-it-with-karly-in-wise-co-4-h-4817352

More information regarding State Fair of Texas entries, the new 4-H year, the new 4-H enrollment system, the kickoff event and more is coming SOON!

First off, a massive round of applause to ALL of our incredible 4-H’ers. This year, we had over 30 record books submitted, and to say the competition was tough would be a huge understatement!

Every single book turned in was incredibly impressive. The dedication, hard work, and goal-setting reflected in these pages show just how much our youth are learning and growing through their projects. Whether you are taking home a ribbon today or not, you should be immensely proud of the record of achievement you've built this year. You are mastering life skills that will serve you forever! 🍀

A huge thank you to our judges who spent hours reviewing these fantastic books, and to the parents and leaders who supported our 4-H'ers along the way.

All 1st place Seniors and 1st and 2nd place Intermediates and Juniors will advance to the District Contest!

Check out the official results below and join us in congratulating our participants! 👇

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

With the introduction of the New World Screwworm in Texas, we will now be requiring Health Papers for ALL livestock entered in the Fair. This includes ALL Market Steers, Breeding Sheep, and Swine!! This decision aims to protect any and all animals entering the facility.