Enter the Capital Farm Credit “What Agriculture Means to You” Video Contest for a chance to win $10,500 in scholarships and prize money! You must create a 30 second or less video and download it to YouTube or Instagram. Deadline to enter and vote is March 15th. For more information click here.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
The Rotary Club of San Antonio will grant five (5) $500 scholarships to Bexar County graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in agriculture (to include agribusiness). Application and guidelines are available at www.rotarysa.org, click the link for scholarships at the top of the page, then scroll down to find the Norman Vestal Scholarship. Deadline to submit your application is Friday, April 1st. More information is available here. If you have any questions, please call 210/222-8242 Ex. 11.
The Texas Pork Producers Association is hosting the Texas Pork Leadership Camp June 20-25, 2016. This camp is for youth ages 16 -18, it is an intense, progressive and thought provoking week, full of activities, tours and presentations featuring all aspects of the pork production industry from Farm to Fork! Youth participating in the camp will have the opportunity to visit with world leading commercial hog operations, top University & industry professionals and tour large scale harvesting and pork processing plants. Cost is $350. Deadline to apply is... Read More →
Our local County Roundup contest gives members an opportunity to practice their Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, and Share-the-Fun presentations before competing at District. This an excellent event for teams & individuals. Visit our website for more information about Roundup at http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/contests/county-roundup/. County Roundup Contest is Saturday, April 2nd, location to be announced. Contest begins at 9:30 a.m.
In the spirit of self reliance, experience how easy it is to create your own craft beer at home. Presenters are: Dan Gomez, San Antonio Cerveceros Master Home Brewer, Joey Villarreal, Blue Star Brewery Owner, David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturalist, and Lou Kellogg, Bexar County Master Gardener. For more information click here.
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. Halter and Performance events are Saturday, Apr. 16th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124; Speed events are Sunday, Apr. 17th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. To waive the $10 Office Fee, early entry deadline is Friday, April 8th. You can enter the day of the show at full entry fees. Entry form is available on our website at http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Qualifying-Entry-Apr-2016.pdf and academic eligibility form... Read More →
Teams compete in tournament play, oral presentation, and technical interview. Tournament will be Saturday, April 23rd at Vernon College Skills Training Center, 2813 Central Expressway East, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302. Age divisions are Junior/Intermediate (grades 3 – 8 (combined) - GEAR contest, Senior – (grades 9 – 12) GEAR contest. Early bird entry fee is $50/team by April 8th and after April 8th – April 18th fee is $75/team. Registration form and flyer are available here. For more information contact Gina (940) 716- 8610 or Jean (940) 224-5497;jimandjean@sw.rr.com.
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. Halter and Performance events are Saturday, Apr. 16th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124; Speed events are Sunday, Apr. 17th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. To waive the $10 Office Fee, early entry deadline is Friday, April 8th. You can enter the day of the show at full entry fees. Entry form is available on our website at http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/Qualifying-Entry-Apr-2016.pdf and academic eligibility form... Read More →
Annual Grafting Seminar given by Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Ext Svc, and David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturalist. FREE Admission.
Teams compete in tournament play, oral presentation, and technical interview. Tournament will be Saturday, April 23rd at Vernon College Skills Training Center, 2813 Central Expressway East, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302. Age divisions are Junior/Intermediate (grades 3 – 8 (combined) - GEAR contest, Senior – (grades 9 – 12) GEAR contest. Early bird entry fee is $50/team by April 8th and after April 8th – April 18th fee is $75/team. Registration form and flyer are available here. For more information contact Gina (940) 716- 8610 or Jean (940) 224-5497;jimandjean@sw.rr.com.
Come and learn about Livestock Genetic Testing, Economics of Bull Selection, Preparation for Brush Control Application, Cotton Technologies, Sugarcane Aphids, and Pesticide Applications for your Smartphone or Table. Reg $15, call 210 631-0400. Click here.
Learn techniques on how: to manage your orchard, what to look for in pest management, and what's todays pecan market.
Our office will be closed on Friday, April 22, 2016 due to the Battle of Flowers holiday.
The Bexar County Junior Livestock Show BBQ Cook-Off is scheduled for April 22 – 23 at the BCJLS Show grounds, 7701 FM 1346, SA, Tx. 78220. Adults or youth (ages 6 – 18) can enter the Cook-Off, visit the BCJLS website http://www.bcjls.com/Rules/bbqCookOffFlyer.pdf for more information and registration form. BBQ pits and meats will be donated for the Youth Cook-Off. If you have any other questions about this event, please contact Desi at 396-9198 or Roger at 570-8599.
Seminar on how to take care of your lawn presented by David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulturalist. FREE Admission.
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 Saturday, May 14th at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023. Cost is $2 per class. Entry form and entry fee are due to our office by Monday, April 25th. Entry... Read More →
Educational activities include in-depth discussion on: brooding, feeding programs, selection, processing and much more. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 7th at Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Comples in College Station. Cost is $60/per person by April 27th, late registration will be $90. For more information click here.
Topics include: selection, feeding, showmanship and more. Camp is June 5th – 7th at the Howard College in Big Spring, Tx. Cost is $85 which includes meals and awards. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information and entry form click here.
Topics include: selection, feeding, showmanship and more. Camp is June 12th – 14th at the Howard College in Big Spring, Tx. Cost is $85 which includes meals and awards. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information and entry form click here.