New Adult Volunteer Leader Enrollment Process

All adult volunteers that enroll on 4-H Connect  beginning Sept. 1st  must  complete two online training's on 4-H Connect “4-H Adult Orientation” and “Ensuring a Safe Environment”.  This is part of the volunteer application process and you will not be approved until these training have been completed.  Click here for step by step instructions on how to take these training's.

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Photography Contest (Creative Arts) – DUE

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show , United States

The Bexar County Junior Livestock Show offers more than just exhibiting  animals.  Photography and Creative Arts entry forms are available on the Bexar County Junior Livestock show’s website at http://bcjls.com/Rules/RWH_CreativeArtsEntry.pdf.  Entry form and money are due to your club manager before Nov. 1st.  ENTRIES ARE NOT TO BE TURNED IN TO THE 4-H OFFICE, give them to your club leader.

Be a Part of the 2017 4-H Youth Artwork Calendar – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

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 Entries – DUE

Bexar County Junior Livestock Show , United States

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.

Youth Livestock Symposium – RSVP DUE

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.

Shooting Sports Coach Training- DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

In Wichita Falls, Texas – November 12 – 13, 2016.  For more information click here.

Sheep/Goats 101 Workshop

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Street, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX, United States

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.

Swine Project Meeting – RSVP DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

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.  

District 4-H Fall Roundup Contests – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

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.

Insecta Fiesta!

Blue Star Brewing 1414 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us for our second annual Insecta Fiesta!, November 3rd at the Blue Star Brewing Company!  Insects can be used for so many things – why not food?!  They can be farmed on less land, with less water, and less grain AND produce more protein (pound for pound) than beef, pork or chicken. The food will be fabulous, the drinks delicious and company enjoyable! Registration now open at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty

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Chocolate $$$ DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Chocolate monies are due to our office by Friday, Nov. 4th, 5 p.m.

Entomology Judging Workshop

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

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.  

Preparing Cattle for Show Workshop – RSVP DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

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.  

Bexar 4-H Shoot Out – DUE

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.