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Ochiltree County AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS Three different meengs were held in January and March. Two of the seminars the primary focus on irrigaon water conservaon. Both of these meengs were scheduled as a result of the Ochiltree County Ag Commiee requesng more in- formaon related to irrigaon management. . In March, an Irrigaon Technology Conference was conducted in cooperaon with North Plains Electric Cooperave. Thirty Four producers from Ochiltree and surrounding counes aended and re- ceived the latest research based informaon related to technology ulized for more efficient irrigaon management pracces. The second meeng was con- ducted in March and it primarily targeted grain sorghum producers. Informaon was presented related to various management pracces for growing dryland and irrigated sorghum. One of the focus areas was again ulizing technology to be- come more efficient in irrigaon water management on grain sorghum. There were forty five producers in aendance. The third major program was for pro- ducers who wanted to learn more about futures and opons trading in order to minimize price risk. Seven producers aended an Introducon to Futures and Opons course. 4-H AND YOUTH PROGRAMS –AGRICULTURE January through March was a busy me for 4-H families and volunteers in Ochiltree County. In addion to regular club meengs and a variety of project acvies, livestock shows took center stage for many Ochiltree County 4-Hers. Considerable amount of me was spent daily by members, parents and volun- teers managing beef, sheep, swine and goats for show. The extension service played a vital role in providing technical guidance and training with the parci- pants to prepare for compeon. The Ochiltree County show was held January 24. Fiſty Five 4-H members entered 86 head of livestock in the beef, swine, sheep and goat divisions. Each member parcipang had the opportunity to sell one item in the premium sale. This years sale receipts totaled over $250,000 which is the third highest recorded. 12 4-H members parcipated in the Fort Worth, Hou- ston and San Antonio Livestock shows in February and March. Currently there are 11 members judging livestock and preparing for the district contest in April. The junior livestock judging team recently placed third the Clarendon College In- vitaonal contest at the end of March. The Stock Show Concession Stand is the major fundraiser for the County 4H Pro- gram. By connecng with the local chamber of commerce to obtain a good local business owner list and working with many business owners in the county to sub- mit donaons, enabled Ochiltree 4-H to make $3,627.66. Programming Highlights First Quarter 2014 Mission Statement Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communies across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant educaon. Educaonal programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or naonal origin. The Texas A&M University System, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperang. Highlights: Irrigation Technology Grain Sorghum meeting Futures and Options County and Major Livestock shows County Stock Show Concession Stand Science Camp
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Ochiltree
County
AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
Three different meetings were held in January and March. Two of the seminars the primary focus on irrigation water conservation. Both of these meetings were scheduled as a result of the Ochiltree County Ag Committee requesting more in-formation related to irrigation management. . In March, an Irrigation Technology Conference was conducted in cooperation with North Plains Electric Cooperative. Thirty Four producers from Ochiltree and surrounding counties attended and re-ceived the latest research based information related to technology utilized for more efficient irrigation management practices. The second meeting was con-ducted in March and it primarily targeted grain sorghum producers. Information was presented related to various management practices for growing dryland and irrigated sorghum. One of the focus areas was again utilizing technology to be-come more efficient in irrigation water management on grain sorghum. There were forty five producers in attendance. The third major program was for pro-ducers who wanted to learn more about futures and options trading in order to minimize price risk. Seven producers attended an Introduction to Futures and Options course.
4-H AND YOUTH PROGRAMS –AGRICULTURE
January through March was a busy time for 4-H families and volunteers in Ochiltree County. In addition to regular club meetings and a variety of project activities, livestock shows took center stage for many Ochiltree County 4-Hers. Considerable amount of time was spent daily by members, parents and volun-teers managing beef, sheep, swine and goats for show. The extension service played a vital role in providing technical guidance and training with the partici-pants to prepare for competition. The Ochiltree County show was held January 24. Fifty Five 4-H members entered 86 head of livestock in the beef, swine, sheep and goat divisions. Each member participating had the opportunity to sell one item in the premium sale. This years sale receipts totaled over $250,000 which is the third highest recorded. 12 4-H members participated in the Fort Worth, Hou-ston and San Antonio Livestock shows in February and March. Currently there are 11 members judging livestock and preparing for the district contest in April.
The junior livestock judging team recently placed third the Clarendon College In-vitational contest at the end of March.
The Stock Show Concession Stand is the major fundraiser for the County 4H Pro-gram. By connecting with the local chamber of commerce to obtain a good local business owner list and working with many business owners in the county to sub-mit donations, enabled Ochiltree 4-H to make $3,627.66.
Programming Highlights
First Quarter 2014
Mission Statement
Improving the lives of people,
businesses, and communities
across Texas and beyond
through high-quality,
relevant education.
Educational programs of the
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
are open to all people without regard
to race, color, sex, disability, religion,
age or national origin.
The Texas A&M University System,
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
and the County Commissioners
Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Highlights:
Irrigation Technology
Grain Sorghum meeting
Futures and Options
County and Major
Livestock shows
County Stock Show
Concession Stand
Science Camp
4FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Pre-Science Camp Activities: This multi-disciplinary learning experience was presented to an early childhood development program as a pre sci-ence camp initiative in the community. Here are the objectives we attempted to reach & teach: Fine Arts – exposure to multi-cultural age appropriate music throughout the program Multi tactile sensory – touching and handling varieties of textures and fibers while following directions Math: angles, numbers, counting, and shapes – early exposure to angles and their connec-tion to shapes Science: directions, methods – hopefully we have planted the seed toward showing there is a beginning and ending to directions, lend-ing itself to the scientific method Recycling - supplies being used were com-mon things that could be found around any house, and hopefully they will begin to spot items in their own home and get creative It is my hope to spark a sense or curiosity in these beautiful minds, they constantly question “WHY?” and “HOW?” in regards to fine arts, math and science. I pray they never stop asking and are surrounded with nurturing support to lead them through a wonderful childhood.
Science Camp just wrapped up its second year in Ochiltree County. Gaining more popularity this year has radically impacted our numbers in 4H enrollment especially among our hardest to reach, ethnic groups, Hispanic youth. Most appealing is many of these kids are not the typical 4H member who would have raised an ani-mal, and yet we are able to reach them by providing them with somewhere to go over spring break, fill their minds with 16
science based learning experiences, feed them 2 nutritious snacks and at the end of the week, encourage them to try out more 4H activities in the future. 16: Making Root Beer /Bread in a Bag /Cakes - N - Icing /My Plate - Crazy Chef/Diesel Trucks &18 Wheelers /Rock Painting & Leather Stamping /Volcanoes: Team Building and Explosion /Physics with Leggos /Anatomy, Physiology & Health /Gears, Leavers, and Bicycles /Astronomy and Constellations/Robotics Demonstrations /Electronics: An Open & Discover Activity with tools/Truth Behind Snacks: Balance and Portions/Taste Lab: A Sensory Experiment /How School Busses Are Made
Ochiltree County
For more information
contact your local
County Extension Agent:
Scott Strawn Agriculture & Natural Resources
Erica Hefner Family & Consumer Sciences
Contact Information:
402 Expo Drive
Perryton, TX 79070
: 806.435.4501
: 806.434.0351
Email:
Website:
http://ochiltree.agrilife.org
