During each rodeo performance at the stock show, you see a bunch of kids in the arena trying to catch a calf; this is called “Calf Scramble”. If you are 12 years old (by August 31, 2017) and will not be past your junior year in high school, you are eligible to participate in the calf scramble. If selected to scramble, you will attend a rodeo performance and attempt to catch a wild calf. If you catch a calf, you will receive a certificate to purchase an animal... Read More →
Learn the latest related to quail habitat and ecology & management at the Urban Quail Appreciation Day, October 5, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at The Witte Museum (3801 Broadway). Cost is $15/person and CEUs (1 general & 1 IPM) will be provided. RSVP by Tuesday, October 3!
This will be a great practice for those members that are interested in the Food Challenge project. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 15th at Seguin Coliseum Fairgrounds in Seguin. Entry fee is $20. Deadline to enter is Friday, Oct. 6th. Guidelines and entry form are available here.
If you will be exhibiting chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio Stock Show, Houston Stock Show or Rodeo Austin Stock Show, order is due to our office by Friday, October 6th . Please fill out the order form here. A minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 chicks, with a maximum of 75 chicks, in increments of 25. Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to 75). Cost is $1.50... Read More →
Saturday, Oct. 7th. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for Oct. 7 – 8, at the Atascosa County Showbarn, Pleasanton, Texas. For entry form and more information click here.
A Fall Vegetable Seminar, will be held on Saturday, October 7, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at Fanick’s Garden Center (1025 Holmgreen Road) with David Rodriguez from Texas AgriLife Extension Service showing you how to properly plant, grow and harvest your vegetables; the seminar is free but any donations to the Children's garden is welcomed.
How can you help with the relief of Hurricane Harvey???? Frist responders, fire department, law enforcement, etc. all need care packages. You are also welcome to give a monetary donation, for more information click here. Items are due to our office by Monday, Oct. 9th.
October 9th - 10:00 – 12 noon (pending) - East Central High School
October 9th - 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. - East Central High School
A South Region Landowner Series will be conducted this fall with sessions held in Bexar, Kerr, Atascosa, and Medina counties. Pesticide CEUs will be offered. Cost will be $15/class or $30 for the series for individuals and $25/class or $50 for the series for couples. See the flyer for session details and RSVP information.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 28th in Floresville. Entry deadline Oct. 13th. For more information click here.
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 14th. For more information click here.
Saturday, Oct. 14th at the Judson FFA Show Barn. For more information click here.
Want to learn more about the Robotics project, mark your calendar to learn about the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system on Saturday, Oct. 14th. For more information see flyer here.
For dates and location click here.
Information: Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. For dates and locations click here. For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at helotesvetscience@gmail.com. Date: Multiple Dates, Times, Locations, click here.
Are you looking for ways to prepare easy, nutritious, and economical meals for your family? Join us for a Dinner Tonight Cooking class where you will learn all the ways of healthy meals. For more information on how to sign up click here.
If you will be exhibiting turkeys this year, this is a great workshop to attend. Saturday, Oct. 21st at the Guadalupe County Extension office in Seguin. Deadline to register is Oct. 17th. For more information click here.