There are a lot of great volunteers in the Bexar County 4-H Program. Here is an opportunity for you to nominate someone from your club. Award descriptions, guidelines and applications are available on the state website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018-Volunteer-Recognition-Packet.pdf. Deadline to submit a nomination award on-line is Monday, April 9, 2018.
Information: If you will be exhibiting a steer or heifer at the 2018 Bexar County and/or 2019 Major Stocks Shows, or a goat/lamb or swine at the 2018 State Fair of Texas stock show, these animals must be validated. Date: Deadline to order validation tags is Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Validation dates will be announced soon. Location: Validation locations will be announced soon. Cost: $17 a tag -2018 State Fair Lamb/Goat order form here -2018 State Fair Swine order form here -2018 Bexar County/2019 Major Show Steer order... Read More →
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 Beekeeping Basics program! This program is meant for first-time beekeepers or those with very limited experience and is presented by experienced beekeepers and entomologists. Anyone can be a beekeeper--young or old, city or country dweller! During this course, we will cover the basics of bees and beekeeping, including bee biology, beekeeping equipment and tools, space and time requirements, and beekeeping... 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.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Apr. 14th. Books open at 11 a.m., playday starts at 1 p.m. For more information click here.
During the Beekeeping Basics course, a hands-on field day to a beekeeper's yard will be included. Program participants will elect to attend one of two field days to be conducted on April 14 and 15. A bee suit will be provided. Field day times are weather dependent. Address and maps will be provided to registered participants. Locations are subject to change.
Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturist, will be conducting his Annual Grafting Seminar at Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Dr. Stein will demonstrate how and why fruit, nut, and citrus trees are grafted and will include several different grafting techniques. You will also learn about the overall care of your fruit and nut trees. Arrive early! This seminar is very popular and FREE; no RSVP required.
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 →
Information: This scholarship is for graduating seniors who have exhibited a steer in Texas Steer Shows. Guidelines and application are available here. Date: Due date Monday, April 16, 2018
Don't miss the 2018 Ag Symposium -- "Putting $ Back in Your Pocket" to be held Tuesday, April 17, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Bexar County Extension Office. This program will be conducted via distance technology and will include several ag-related topics. 2 CEUs (1 IPM & 1 General) will be provided. Cost is $15; RSVP with Denise at 210/631-0400.
Information: Members (12 - 18) will learn and practice clinical skills on large and small animals who are participating in the Veterinary Science Certification Program. For more information click here. Date: Multiple dates. Deadline is Thursday, April 19, 2018. Location: Multiple locations. Cost: $175
Everyone is welcome to participate at the District 4-H Spring Roundup Contests, April 19 - 21. Guidelines and eligibility form are available here. Early registration fee is $10.00 on line via the 4-H CONNECT by credit card from March 8 - 20. Please select contest“2017-2018 District 10 Spring Round Up. Thursday, April 19, 2018 – Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg: Range & Pasture ID Range Evaluation Wool Judging Mohair Judging Thursday, April 19, 2018 – First Baptist, Fredericksburg: Leaders 4 Life Friday, April 20, 2018 - Gillespie County Fairgrounds,... Read More →
Information: To apply you must be a graduating senior and attend a Bexar County High School. Application and guidelines are available at http://www.rotarysa.org/scholarships/norman-vestal/ Date: Deadline is Friday, April 20, 2018
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.
Our office will be closed.
"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.