Extension Educationin Kent County

Texas Cattlewomen present Women in Ranching May 26th & 27th at the NRS Ranch and Event Center in Decatur, Texas. Hands-on Training Chute Side Manners Calf Processing Fencing Cattle Handling Drought & Forage Management Record Keeping Marketing Options Panel Discussion with Q&A sessions Registration is $150.00 per person and includes Saturday Lunch and Dinner as well as Sunday Breakfast.  Deadline is May 1, 2018.   Schedule and Registration available online at www.txcattlewomen.org . For more information or questions, please contact Debbie Gill deblgill53@gmail.com Casey Matzke caslmatzke@gmail.com

Books open at 5:30pm The arena is located east of Dickens on the north side of the 82.

Date will only be used if an event is cancelled.

The 4-H Outdoor Challenge consists of 10 events where teams compete to earn point for overall high point position. A team consists of exactly 2 members within the same age division and gender class. Teams compete in all 10 events during one weekend competition. Participants will learn and practice various outdoor education activities from fishing and shooting to camping and biologist skills. 2018 Events: Shotgun Off-road Biking Archery Fishing Climbing Kayaking Rifle Biologist Skills Gear Judging Outdoor Safety Registration May 1st-30th on 4-H Connect; limited to the first... Read More →

Please RSVP by June 29th.

The Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society's Wildlife Conservation Camp is designed for high school students who have completed 9th grade.  Hands-on, outdoor activities such as: wildlife and plant ID habitat management techniques land stewardship hunter safety shooting sports fishing wildlife research and more, are lead by wildlife professionals in Texas.  Find applications at http://www.wildlifecamptx.org/.  Applications due May 1, 2018.

Kent County 4-H Rally Night for current and perspective members and their families. Membership in 4-H is open to any youth 8 years old and in 3rd grade through 12th grade and under 19 years old.  There are no membership dues.  4-H Clubs meet monthly throughout the school year for educational programs, recreation and refreshments.  Members can also participate in a variety of projects. Bring a friend, complete your registration forms, swim and enjoy a hot dog supper! For more information or questions, call the Kent County Extension... Read More →