Calling all aspiring 4-H artists! Share your artwork and it could be featured in an upcoming 4-H calendar. Fill out the form on the State 4-H website at http://4-h.org/4-h-calendar/. Deadline is Nov. 1st.
Bexar County Junior Livestock Show entry forms are available at www.bcjls.com. Bexar County entries should be given to your 4-H club leader. Please check with your club leader on the club due date. Deadline for your club to get entries to the show is Nov. 1st.
Beginning January 1, 2017 purchasing feed containing antibiotics or purchasing antibiotics for administration will require livestock exhibitors to have a working relationship with their veterinarian. Mark your calendar to attend this event on November 10th, at Victoria Education Gardens Pavilion, 283 Bachelor Drive, Victoria, TX 77904. Please RSVP to 361-575-4581 by NOVEMBER 1st. For more information click here.
In Wichita Falls, Texas – November 12 – 13, 2016. For more information click here.
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If you will be exhibiting sheep or goats at the stock show, attend this workshop! Topics will include maintaining condition, exercising, fitting and showmanship. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Oct. 26th.
Want to learn more about your swine project??? Mark your calendar to attend Monday, Nov. 7th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office in S-208. Sam will discuss the following topics: managing weight, exercising and show preparation. Please RSVP to Pam (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) by Wednesday, Nov. 2nd to make sure we have enough handouts. Come with your questions.
This year many District Contests are being combined into a one weekend event. The District Food Show & Food Challenge, Beef & Horse Quiz Bowls, Nutrition Quiz Bowl, Roundup Public Speaking, District Entomology and District Leaders for Life contests will be Thursday, Dec. 1st – Saturday, Dec. 3rd at the Hill Country Youth Center, 3785 Highway 27, Kerrville, Tx. 78028. Registration will be on 4-H Connect from Oct. 24th – Nov. 3rd. Schedule and guidelines are available here.
Thursday, November 3rd – 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Walter Gerlach Barns - 18945 Babcock Rd.
Chocolate monies are due to our office by Friday, Nov. 4th, 5 p.m.
Training in Brownwood, Texas – November 19-20, 2016. For more information click here.
At Brownwood, Texas – November 19-20, 2016. For more information click here.
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, Nov. 6th at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, SA, Tx. 78230. If you have any questions you can contact Molly at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu.
If you will be exhibiting steers or heifers at the stock show, mark your calendar to attend this informative workshop on Thursday, Nov. 10th at the 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge S-208, 6:30 p.m. Sam will be discussing the following topics: feeding, hair care, supply checklist, showmanship and new steer classification guidelines. Please RSVP to Pam (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu) by Monday, Nov. 7th to make sure we have enough handouts. Come with your questions.
This shoot is limited to the first 180 registrations. Saturday, Nov. 19th, at the San Antonio Gun Club, 928 E. Contour Dr. SA, Tx. 78212. Early registration until Nov. 7th at $50 a shooter. For more information and registration form click here.
If you will be exhibiting swine, attend this meeting! Topics will include managing weight, exercising, and show preparation. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Nov. 2nd.
Ft. Worth Stock Show entry form is due to our office by Thursday, Nov. 10th. The entry form states a deadline of November 15th, that is our office deadline to the stock show. Stock show rules and guidelines are available at www.fwssr.com. If you will exhibiting a junior breeding beef heifer, a copy of the original registration certificate must be submitted with the entry form. Ft. Worth entry form for market animals, breeding animals, judging contests (horse, dairy cattle, wildlife, etc.) and ag. mechanics are available on our... Read More →
The Texas 4-H Program is beginning a new series which focuses on educating young people on career and education opportunities in the area of STEM. The November 10th webinar is entitled “Science and the Movies” and will feature Tim McLaughin who will talk about his work in the film industry and working on such films as Star Wars: Episode I, as well as others. The webinar is FREE and is a great opportunity. For more information click here.
Sam will be available to help you complete your major show entry forms on Thursday, Nov. 10th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at our office (3355 Cherry Ridge) in S-212. Please call Pam to schedule an appointment time. Entry forms for all the major shows and a summary sheet will be available if you need one. All entries (San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo & Rodeo Austin) entry forms and fees are due to our office by Friday, Nov. 18th.
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, Nov. 10th, 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 →