Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. First workshop will be Sept. 5th at the Helotes Activity Ctr. At 6:30 p.m. For more dates and locations click here. For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at jackiewanke@gmail.com.
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.
Come learn how to grow a family vegetable garden at the Fall Vegetable Gardening Program on Thursday, September 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Blue Star Brewing Company (1414 S. Alamo St., Ste. #105). The program is FREE with 2 CEUs being awarded to Master Gardeners in attendance.
Sept. 16th at the Archer County Shooting Complex in Archer City, Texas. Entry deadline is Sept. 8th. For guidelines and entry form click here.
With September around the corner, 4-H enrollment and school beginning shortly, I’d like to invite you to attend a planning meeting to hear your thoughts related to 4-H livestock project work. We have several hundred youth in Bexar County participating in livestock projects and related programs. It’s important that they have the resources, education and help necessary to make their experience a positive one. What types of programs can we/should we offer to help in this endeavor? Come join the discussion and share your ideas! Although anyone is... Read More →
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here.
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. All events are Saturday, Sept. 16th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. “Special Deal” to wave the $10 Office Fee turn in your horse entry by Friday, Sept. 8th. Entry form is available here and flyer is available here. 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... Read More →
Cultivate! is an earth-friendly gardening and landscaping expo, presented by the Bexar County Master Gardeners of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 16, at 10715 West Avenue. Check the flyer for details, class schedule, and registration information!
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Contest is Saturday, Sept. 23rd, at the Marion Country Church Arena. Deadline to register is Sept. 18th. For more information see flyer here.
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.
County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 21st, 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Each 4-H club had the opportunity to elect two Club Delegate Officers in September, however, if you only elected one, the Club President can act as the second delegate. When a voting decision is required at the council meetings, every club is allowed two votes, one per delegate. If one of your club delegates cannot attend this meeting, a substitute voting delegate may attend, but must have written consent from the... Read More →
Click here for upcoming coach’s training's and guidelines to participate in these training's. Sept. 23 – 24, 2017 Oct. 14 – 15, 2017 Oct. 21 – 22, 2017 Nov. 11 – 12, 2017 Dec. 12 – 14, 2017 Jan. 6 – 7, 2018 Feb. 10 – 11, 2018 Mar. 10 – 11, 2018 Mar. 24 – 25, 2018
Come join us this September for the 2017 Fall Youth Garden Educator training class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already existing youth garden, do not miss this educational opportunity! Breakout sessions will be conducted with different garden topics for you to choose from, and a starter garden kit will be distributed to... Read More →
Yes, it’s that time of year again to think about selling chocolate….Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program. The money raised is used to pay for the pins and medals your members receive at the Awards Program in August. It helps to reimburse members for entry fees who attend District contests and much more. What does a club get out of selling chocolate???? For every case of chocolate sold, your club receives a rebate of $12 a case. Members can compete for awards. Selling... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 28th, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208. For more information click here.
Mark your calendar for Saturday Sept. 30th. For more information see below.
The 2017 District 10 4-H Conference will be held Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Comfort High School in Comfort, TX.78013. This conference gives youth and adults from around the district (20 counties) the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge by highlighting projects from different areas. It provides for district level leadership that they can take back to their county and teach to local 4-Hers. This conference will feature six (6) rotating sessions for youth and adults, that you can pick three (3) to attend. These sessions will offer... Read More →
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All Heifers to be shown at the 2017 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show and 2018 Major Livestock Shows are required to be validated. Only heifers that have not already been validated, or that have changed ownership will be required to validate. Validation form is available here and is due to our office by Monday, Oct. 2nd. You must have original registration papers at validation. Cost will be $20.00 per head. Late tags will be $40.00 each. Validation date, time and location is October 9th - 10:00 – 12 noon (pending) - East Central... Read More →