October 14th – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Madison High School

Saturday, Oct. 15th at the Judson FFA Show Barn.  Entry form and more information is available here.

Mark your calendar for Oct. 15 – 16, 2016 at the Old Seminole Junior High  (601 SW Ave. B) Seminole, Tx.  Registration begins on 4-H Connect Sept. 26th – Oct. 7th.  Cost is $120 includes two meals.    Leaders must be enrolled and background screening approved via 4-H Connect.   For more information on this training 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 2017 Bexar County 4-H Fiesta Medal! The limited edition commemorative medal will be sold & distributed during our annual Project Show, April 7, 2017. The winner will also be awarded (3) commemorative medals. Medal requirements and guidelines are available on our... Read More →

This retreat is for youth ages 8 – 14 years old.  Mark your calendar for November 11th – 13th at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood.  Educational sessions will include leadership, food challenge and much more.  Cost is $120.  Sign up at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu by Oct. 20th.   For more information click here.  

The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join.  Mark your calendar for  Thursday, Oct. 20th, 6 p.m.     **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 to help pay... Read More →

Recordbooks are a great way to keep track of what you have done in 4-H.  When you decide to do a recordbook, you pick one category  you want to complete your recordbook in.   If rabbits were your strongest project this year, you would select the Rabbit category, which includes writing about them in your story, including pictures of you and your rabbits, a write up of how you cared for them and if you exhibited at any contests.  Mark your calendar for a Recordbook Training on Thursday, Oct.... Read More →

Do you like to cook or bake, then show off your talents at the County Food Show. If you like a challenge!!!! Try making up a recipe from ingredients given to you at a moment’s notice, then the County Food Challenge is for you.  Descriptions about the Food Show and Food Challenge, are available on our website at http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/contests/food-show-food-challenge/. If either of these contests peak your interest, mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., at St. Johns Berchman Catholic School, 1147 Cupples Rd,... Read More →

For more information click here.  4-H Council has budgeted monies to help reimburse partial registration fees.  After you attend the training, send us a copy of your registration receipt.

Did you know that insects are extremely diverse and make up more than half of the species on earth? Are you interested in learning about insects?  All ages are welcome to join us and be a part of the Entomology Judging Team.   Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 23rd at 1:30  - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx.  78230. Future meeting is Sunday, Nov. 6th  1:30 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208.   If you have any questions you can contact Molly... Read More →

 The District 5 4‐H Youth Development Program is pleased to announce an opportunity for county 4‐H programs to have adult volunteers, teen leaders and County Extension Agents certified as coaches in the following shooting sports disciplines: archery, pistol, shotgun or rifle. The training and certification will be conducted on November 5 - 6, 2016 at the Rusk Civic Center in Rusk, Texas. The training will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5th and conclude the following day as disciplines complete the necessary information. Registration is open on... Read More →

National 4-H Council is now accepting applications for the 2017 4-H Youth in Action Awards to be presented at the Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 2017.  Awards will recognize one remarkable 4-H’er within each pillar area: Agriculture; Citizenship; Healthy Living; and STEM. Each of the four 4-H Youth in Action Awards pillar winners will receive: a scholarship, trip to Washington DC and serve as the National Youth Spokesperson for their recognized pillar area. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM ET on Monday, October... Read More →

If you are interested in helping to plan upcoming 4-H horse shows or workshops, this is the meeting to attend.    Mark your calendar for the next meeting, Monday, Oct.  24th, 7 p.m. at our office in S-208.   

Mark your calendar to learn more about the sheep and goats project on Tuesday, Nov. 1st at the 4-H Office, S-208,t 6:30 p.m.  Sam will be discussing the following topics: maintaining condition, exercising, fitting and showmanship.   Please RSVP to Pam (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) by Wednesday, Oct. 26th to make sure we have enough handouts.  Come with your questions

The Bexar County Dog Squad is a competitive 4-H dog club that focuses on learning all aspects of dog care and training with the emphasis on competing at the State Dog Show in July. All 4-H members with any type of dog are welcome to join.  Mark your calendar for  Thursday, Oct. 27th, 6 p.m.     **All dogs must be current on Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies vaccines and will not be permitted to attend without written proof. No exceptions. A one time fee of $25 for the year... Read More →

Saturday, Oct. 29th, at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Park/Hall, 12301 US Hwy 87 S, La Vernia.  Deadline to sign up is Oct. 17th.  For more information see flyer here.