Extension Educationin Bexar County

Yes, it’s that time of year again to think about selling chocolate….Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program. The money raised is used to pay for the pins and medals your members receive at the Awards Program in August.  It helps to reimburse members for entry fees who attend District contests and much more. What does a club get out of selling chocolate????  For every case of chocolate sold, your club receives a rebate of $12 a case.  Members can compete for awards.  Selling... Read More →

Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 28th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208.  For more information click here.

The 2017 District 10 4-H Conference will be held Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Comfort High School in Comfort, TX.78013. This conference gives youth and adults from around the district (20 counties) the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge by highlighting projects from different areas. It provides for district level leadership that they can take back to their county and teach to local 4-Hers. This conference will feature six (6) rotating sessions for youth and adults, that you can pick three (3) to attend. These sessions will offer... Read More →

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All Heifers to be shown at the 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and 2018 Major Livestock Shows are required to be validated.  Only heifers that have not already been validated, or that have changed ownership will be required to validate.   Validation form is available here and is due to our office by Monday, Oct. 2nd.  You must have original registration papers at validation.  Cost will be $20.00 per head.  Late tags will be $40.00 each.  Validation date, time and location  is  October 9th - 10:00 – 12 noon (pending) -  East Central... Read More →

County Food Show and Food Challenge will Saturday, Oct. 21st.  Location is at Northwest Hills Christian Church, 9560 Potranco, SA, Tx.  78251.  Click here for entry form and county guidelines. Entry form is due to our office by Monday, Oct. 2nd.  

This will be a great practice for those members that are interested in the Food Challenge project.  Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 15th at Seguin Coliseum Fairgrounds in Seguin.  Entry fee is $20.  Deadline to enter is Friday, Oct. 6th.   Guidelines and entry form are available here.

If you will be exhibiting chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio Stock Show, Houston Stock Show or Rodeo Austin Stock Show, order is due to our office by Friday, October 6th .  Please fill out the order form here.  A minimum order per exhibitor/family  is 25 chicks, with a maximum of 75 chicks, in increments of 25.  Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to 75).   Cost is $1.50... Read More →

How can you help with the relief of Hurricane Harvey????  Frist responders, fire department, law enforcement, etc. all need care packages.  You are also welcome to give a monetary donation, for more information click here.  Items are due to our office by Monday, Oct. 9th.

October 9th - 10:00 – 12 noon (pending) -  East Central High School

October 9th - 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. - East Central High School

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  

Saturday, Oct. 14th at the Judson FFA Show Barn.  For more information click here.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 14th.  For more information click here.

Want to learn more about the Robotics project, mark your calendar to learn about the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system on Saturday, Oct. 14th.  For more information see flyer here.

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Information: Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. For dates and locations click here.   For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at helotesvetscience@gmail.com. Date: Multiple Dates,  Times, Locations, click here.    

Are you looking for ways to prepare easy, nutritious, and economical meals for your family? Join us for a Dinner Tonight Cooking class where you will learn all the ways of healthy meals. For more information on how to sign up click here.

If you will be exhibiting turkeys this year, this is a great workshop to attend.  Saturday, Oct. 21st at the Guadalupe County Extension office in Seguin.  Deadline to register is Oct. 17th.  For more information click here.

October 17th  - 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. - James Madison High School

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  

Saturday, Oct. 21st.  For more information click here.

Saturday, Oct. 21st, at the Karnes County Youth Show Barn.  For more information click here.

October 23rd - 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. - O’Connor High School

Become a certified leader to teach the Hunting & Wildlife project.  Mark your for Nov. 11-12 in Uvalde.  Deadline to register is Oct. 26th.  For more information click here.

For more information click here.  Deadline to register is Oct. 27th.  

Saturday, Oct. 28th in Brownwood.  For more information click here.

October 28 – 29.  For more information, click here.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 28th at the NEISD AMP Complex.  For more information click here.

Sunday, Oct. 29th in Brownwood.  For more information click here.  

Nov. 3 – 4 in Plains, Texas.  Deadline is Oct. 31st.  For more information click here.

Bexar County 4-H  youth will be given the opportunity to design a commemorative fiesta medal on behalf of the Bexar County 4-H program. Designs will be judged on their creativity & how well the medal represents 4-H & Fiesta! The winner’s design will be chosen as the 2018 Bexar County 4-H Fiesta Medal! The limited edition commemorative medal will be sold & distributed during our annual Project Show in April 2018. The winner will also be awarded (3) commemorative medals. Medal requirements and guidelines are available on our... Read More →

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 18th.  Deadline is Nov. 1st.  For more information click here.

November 2nd - 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.-  Walter Gerlach Barn

We hope you will consider joining us for our INSECTA FIESTA on Thursday, Nov. 2nd!  An evening of entomophagy!  We will incorporate insects into the four-course meal.  Learn how insects can also be a sustainable source of agriculture and protein!  Did you know that insects require less water, space, and grain AND provide more protein than beef, chicken or pork. Don’t let the bug dinner scare you – food will be excellent and you may not even realize there are insects on the menu!  Register at (http://AgrilifeRegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty).  For... Read More →

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 11th.  Deadline is Nov. 3rd.  For more information click here.

Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog?  For more information and training dates, click here.  

Mark your calendar for Nov. 4th in Gainsville.  For more information click here.

This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H.  All events are Saturday, Nov. 4th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124.  Check in begins at 8:30 a.m.   Entry form  is available here.  Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required to attend 1 of the 3 4-H Qualifying Horse Shows.  Other show dates will be Saturday, Mar. 24th.