Study manuals can be purchased for $50 in advance from the Extension Office. Make check/money order payable to "Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service". In addition, a $10 registration fee will be collected on the day of the training. Click here for additional information on the Private Applicator License Training in Bexar County.
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. All events are Saturday, March 4th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. Entry form is available here and academic eligibility form is available here. Entry form is due to our office by Thursday, March 2nd. 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 - Nov. 5, 2016, Mar.... Read More →
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, Mar. 2nd, 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 →
10:30 a.m. FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East). Learn about choosing the best varieties, soil preparation, fertilizing, inset and disease control--all you need for a bountiful harvest!
This year, the kids will be learning about Texas Snakes & Reptiles, Birds of Prey from wildlife experts, Tarantulas and Insects, Horticulture, and do some birding with an ornithology expert. We’ll perform experiments with owl pellets, insects, and some microbiology, and get to hold live animals, insects, snakes, reptiles, and get up close and personal with some birds of prey. Spring Break Nature Camp Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s horticulture & entomology programs March 13-16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $115 Register at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty Snacks provided, but please... Read More →
We now have our very own 4-H Fiesta Medal. Cost is $8 a medal by March 15th and $10 after March 15th. Quantity is limited. Medals are available in our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230). Order form is available here.
Learn how to plant a spring vegetable garden for you and your family by attending the Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden program, 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Blue Star Brewing Company (1414 S. Alamo, Ste. #105). The program is FREE, and no registration is required. This program will provide 1.5 CEUs for Master Gardeners.
Application is a 30 second video on “What Agriculture Means to Me”. Deadline to submit video is March 20th. For more information click here.
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do NOT have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Friday, Apr. 7th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is free for enrolled 4-H members and $2 for non 4-H members per class. Entry form and entry fee... Read More →
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Bexar County Master Gardeners and local Texas Beekeepers, present a Beekeepers Basics program. This program is for anyone who is interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start your own bee hives for pleasure, environmental stewardship or to enhance pollination in your garden. This program is meant for first-time beekeepers, presented by experienced beekeepers and entomologists. Anyone can be a beekeeper—young or old, city or country dweller! Click here for registration form.. During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping,... Read More →
10:30 - 12:00 noon, FREE seminar conducted by David Rodriguez, County Extension Director, at Milberger Nursery (3920 N. Loop 1604 East) where he will discuss the basics of lawn maintenance through proper nutrition, mowing, weed control and irrigation. This seminar is very popular so arrive early for best parking and seating. Seminar is free. 1.5 CEU’s for Master Gardeners who attend.
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, Apr. 6th, 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 →
Free presentation by Fancy Feather's 4-H Club on Backyard Poultry Basics from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Bexar County Office of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Suite 208
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. All events are Saturday, April 22th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. Entry form is available here and academic eligibility form is available here. Entry form is due to our office by Friday, April 14th. 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 - Nov. 5, 2016, Mar. 4, 2017 or... Read More →
A Taste of Fiesta will be held Saturday, Aprill 22, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Bexar County Extension Office. Learn about different types of peppers and tomatoes to make delicious homemade salsa! Cost is $15.00 (checks or exact cash amount will be accepted); registration deadline is Wednesday, April 19.
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, May 4th, 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 →
Beef Cattle Herd Rebuilding Workshop, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Mark Luensmann Ranch (115679 FM 775, LaVernia). Cost is $20. RSVP by Tuesday, May 9. Includes 2 CEUs. Topics to be covered include beef cattle selection, economic value of management practices, herd rebuilding decision tool, projected replacement cattle values, chute side demonstration, and brush management control options and proper timing. See flyer for details.
Summer job opportunity for youth ages 15-18. PAID position and includes FULLY PAID EXPENSES! Work on and explore a National Forest this summer in Wisconsin or California! 3-week All Expenses Paid (Travel, Housing, Food) $330 per week stipend Multiple sessions available, please see attachment Not required to live in Wisconsin or California and can apply for both sites, but will be selected for one. **Application Deadline is May 15, 2017** For more information see flyer here.
Participation in workshop will require attendees to bring 3-5 docile cows that have been exposed to a bull over 90 days and possibly one cow that is open. Participants may attend the 2017 Multi-County Reproduction Management Workshop on May 16 OR May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Workshop organizers are looking for three producers to participate each day from each of the participating counties (Atascosa, Wilson, Frio, Medina, and Bexar). RSVPs are due by May 5; space is limited, so sign up early! Cost is $15.
We will be collecting plastic shopping bags (Walmart, HEB, Department Stores, etc.) to take to Texas A&M to make sleeping mats for the homeless during Texas 4-H Roundup. You are welcome to drop bags off at our office or bring them to the Robotics Task Force Meeting here at our office on Tuesday, April 25th or to the Robotics Trg. on May 12th at our office or to the County Council Mtg. on May18th at the Helotes Activity Center. Bags are due to our office by May 26th. ... Read More →