2016 State Horse Show is scheduled for July 23 – 30 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Tx.   State Horse Show rules are available on the State 4-H website at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2012/04/2016-Texas-4-H-Horse-Show-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws.  They will get to participate in their favorite events such as challenge course, dances and more.  Mark your calendar for July 25-27 at the 4-H Center in Brownwood.  Cost is $180/youth or $85/adult.  Registration is done at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. Camp is on a first come, first serve basis.  See more information here.

Mark your calendar to join us for a Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, Thursday, August 4th 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office in S-208.  We’ll discuss the county program, identify needs/resources and plan county wide livestock project meetings.  Your ideas are important and participation is appreciated.  Please RSVP to Pam by Monday, August 1st to plan for refreshments.

Saturday, Aug. 13th, at the Dimmit County Rodeo Arena from 9 a.m. – 12 noon.  Cost is $10/person.  RSVP by calling 830/876-4216 by Aug. 9th.  See attached flyer here for more information.

The 2016 District 10 4-H Conference will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Comfort High School in Comfort, TX.  This conference will feature four (4) rotating sessions for youth and adults. These sessions will offer various training on available contests and project opportunities.  The day will kick off with the rotation sessions, then lunch and some fun games and activities.  There will be a registration fee of $20 per person (lunch included) and registration must be completed by Wednesday, August 10th.    More information on sessions and... Read More →

Newly elected officers are welcome to attend this county training to prepare you for your new club positions.  Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 11th, at the Helotes Activity Center from 1 - 4 p.m.

This will be an exciting night.  All year pins, project medals.  Gold Star Award, Silver Star Award, Bronze Star Award, I Dare You  Award and scholarship recipients will be acknowledged this night.  We also recognize adult volunteers for all their hard work with a small token.  Please mark your calendar for Friday, August 12th, 6 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Please see invitation here for more information.  You can register for the event at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty .  You  must pre-register if you want a meal for $4 a plate. ... Read More →

Do you like Technology?  Do you want to be the "Tech" in Texas 4-H? Are you a Texas 4-H Member in grades 9th to 12th? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should consider applying for the 2016-2017 Texas 4-H Technology Team!  This team is a statewide youth-adult partnership team focusing on leadership and education in the area of science, engineering, and technology.  4-H members selected for the Technology Team have a desire to learn more about technology, as well as to teach other... Read More →

If you will be exhibiting at the State Fair Show in Dallas, Sept. 30th – Oct. 23rd, entries are due to our office by Wednesday, August 17th.   Please complete the entry form, certification, release and indemnity agreement and the W-9 IRS form.  There are other contests available if interested (Public Speaking, Agricultural Science Fair, Livestock Judging, Ag. Food Challenge, Ag. Mechanics, etc.).  Complete entry worksheet, sign Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and complete the W-9 tax form.  Entry forms are available here.

Market Lamb, Market Goat, Wether Dam, Wether Doe, Registered Breeding Sheep & Registered Breeding Goat Validation Tag Order If you will be exhibiting Market Lambs/Goats or Registered Sheep/Goats or a Wether Dam/Doe at the 2016 Bexar County or 2017 major shows, you must purchase a validation tag.  Tag orders are due to our office on or before Friday, August 19th.  Order form is available here.  Market Lamb, Market Goats, Wether Dam and Wether Doe state tags are $11 each.  County Market Lamb & Goat tags are $2 each.   Registered Breeding... Read More →

If you are wanting to exhibit turkeys at the 2016 Bexar County Show or the 2017 San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin stock shows, orders will be due  to our office by Monday, August 22nd  and are $3.50 each.  Order your  turkeys on the form available on our website site at here.   A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 75 turkeys may be ordered per family.  New for 2016:  each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household... Read More →

A Livestock Judging orientation meeting is planned for Thursday, August 25th 6:30 p.m. at the County 4-H  office in S-208.  If you have an interest in learning about livestock evaluation, basic terminology and oral reason preparation/delivery, make plans to attend.  Livestock judging teaches critical thinking, decision making and public speaking skills.  There are divisions for all ages so anyone is welcome to participate.

If you will exhibiting a market pig at the 2016 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show or any 2017 major shows (San Antonio, Houston, etc.)  you must purchase a swine validation tag.  Swine tag orders are due to our office by Thursday, September 1st. County tags are $1 each, which will allow you to show your pig at the 2016 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show only.  State tags are $11 each, which will allow you to show your pig at the 2016 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and on... Read More →

If you will be exhibiting chickens (broilers) at the 2016 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show on December 28th, order your broilers on the form here.  Broilers are $1.80 each.  Each exhibitor or family must purchase a minimum order of 25 chicks.  Maximum order is 50 chicks per exhibitor.  Deadline to order is Thursday, September 1st.  Visit this great website to find out more about poultry http://texasyouthlivestock.com/poultry/.   There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline.

What difference can you make in one day?  Saturday, October 8th is the 2016 One Day 4-H Community Service Day.  Any and all 4-H members, parents, and friends can participate in this day designated as a day of community service for all 4-H members.  4-H clubs/members select their project and then plan, implement, and tell about them.  It can be something as easy as mowing a lawn to hosting a 5K race to benefit a certain cause.  It's all about helping others and making a difference! ORDER YOUR... Read More →

All Heifers to be shown at the 2016 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and 2017 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 due to our office by Friday, September 9th. You must have original registration papers at validation.  Cost will be $11.00 per head payable at validation.   Heifer validation date will be Saturday,  October 22nd at the East Central Ag. Barn from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.... Read More →

Mark your calendar for Oct. 1st & 2nd at the Poteet Strawberry Festival Grounds, Hwy 16, Poteet, Tx.  Entry deadline is Sept. 16th.   Entry form is available here.