Information: National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the National 4-H program to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. 4-H youth (grades 9 – 12) and adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them. Download the information packet Date: Nov. 23 – 27, 2018. Deadline to apply on 4-H Connect is April 20, 2018. Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here. Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
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"A Taste of Fiesta" workshop will be conducted on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). Learn about the different types of peppers and tomatoes and make your own homemade salsa to take home! Cost is $20; RSVP by April 25.
Information: The primary goal of the Healthy Texas Youth 4-H Ambassador Program is to be trained and recognized as a student advocate in health and wellness. Guidelines are available here and application is available here. Date: Application is due to our office by Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 8 a.m. You are welcome to scan and email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu. Cost: $75
Information: Any horse you plan to ride at the District or State horse shows, needs to be validated on a yearly basis. Horse Validation will be processed through 4-H Connect. Please take photos of your horse and download them on the 4-H Connect system. Make sure you take the short survey before signing out. Print the invoice from the 4-H Connect system for your file. Detailed instructions on how to complete your new validation or re-validation click here. Date: March 1 – April 15, 2018 is $10. April 16... Read More →
May 3 (Thursday) – will be session one of the Brush Country Beef 706 Program. This 3-part series will focus on beef quality management and marketing opportunities for producers. The May 3 session will be held at the Live Oak Livestock Market Auction (3795 U.S. 281) in Three Rivers, Texas. Other sessions will be held on October 20 and October 29-30 (see flyer for details). Cost of the program is $50/participant for all three sessions.
Graduating Seniors interested in applying for the $20,000 Academic S.A.L.E. Scholarship must turn in a completed Recordbook, Application, and required attachements found below in the following Guidelines and application. All applications are due IN our office on Friday, May 4th by 5PM. Late applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Please call 210.631.0400 with any questions. SALE Scholarship Guidelines SALE Scholarship Application Recordbook Rules & Guidelines
A Beef Cattle Rebuilding Workshop will be held at the Edmond Pruski Ranch (1406 FM 1303, Floresville, TX) on Friday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The workshop will include selection and management of replacement females, nutrition, brush management, as well as a chute-side demonstration. This workshop will provide 2 CEUs (1-General & 1-IPM) for Commercial, Non-commercial, and Licensed Private Applicators. Cost is $10/participant and lunch will be provided; RSVP by May 2.
Beekeeping Basics — May 4, 2018, (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) with field day on May 5 We had enough interest and folks on the waiting list from the April class to open a second Beekeeping Basics Class in May! The class will be held May 4 with a field day on May 5. If you have an interest in beekeeping and/or learning how to start your own bee hives for pleasure, environmental stewardship, or to enhance pollination, join us for the May 4-5 program! This program is meant... 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. Meeting dates are subject to change due to weather, call in advance.
May 5 (Saturday) - Growing Citrus on Your Patio and in Your Landscape will be presented 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery (3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio). Learn from David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, how to successfully grow citrus trees in your home landscape or in containers. The program is FREE; no RSVP required.
Information: This dog show is open to all 4-H members who validated their dog on 4-H CONNECT in January. The dog project is a great way for any 4-H member having a dog at home to participate in a 4-H project and gain skills in responsibility, caring, and leadership to name a few. Guidelines are available on the State 4-H website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018DogShow_RulesGuidelines.pdf. Date: July 13-15, 2018. Deadline to register is Thursday, May10, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Location: Bell County Expo, 301 West Loop 121, Belton, Texas 76513
Information: This Photography Contest is open to all 4-H members who want to enter pictures of a dog. You do not need to be present to participate in this contest. Contest guidelines are available on the State 4-H website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018DogShow_RulesGuidelines.pdf. Date: Deadline to register is Thursday, May10, 2018 on 4-H Connect.
A Pond Management Program will be conducted on Friday, May 11, from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Guadalupe County Extension Office (210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX). The program will focus on aquatic vegetation management, and participants can bring samples of pond weeds to the program for identification. The program will provide 3 CEUs (2-IPM & 1 Laws & Regs) for Commercial, Non-commercial, and Licensed Private Applicators. Cost is $15/participant and includes lunch; RSVP by May 7.
Want to learn more about the Robotics project, mark your calendar to learn about the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system on Saturday, May 12th at the County Extension office. For more information see flyer here.
Information: This camp is for shooting sports members with intermediate shotgun experience and skill. More information is available here. Date: June 10 – 13, 2018. Application is due May 13, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Location: Boswell Porter 4-H Shotgun Range, Snook, Texas Cost: $150
County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th, 7:00 p.m. at the Northwest Hills Christian Church, 9560 Potranco, SA, Tx. 78251. Each 4-H club had the opportunity to elect two Club Delegate Officers, 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... Read More →
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Information: Exhibitor may enter as many classes as they wish. Partial reimbursement will be available from the 4-H Council budget, after the horse show. More information to include classes, map, guidelines, etc. are available here. Date: June 20 - 21, 2018. Registration will be available from May 2nd - May 18th on 4-H Connect. Location: Dripping Springs Ranch Park – 1042 Event Center Dr., Dripping Springs, Tx. 78620 Cost: $15 each class