04/25/22
2022-2023 County Council Officer Announcement & Meeting Dates
Hey all,
We wanted to share some exciting news – we have the results from our Council Officer Election! (Officers, be looking for some follow-up information towards the end of this week).
We also wanted to go ahead and send out a save-the-date for the 2022-2023 Council Meetings that will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. Remember that both Council Delegates AND Club Members are invited to come and participate in discussions. We’d love to have you there to let us know what you are interested in seeing in the county! The Council has also decided to move the meeting dates to the First Thursday of the designated months to try to accommodate the heavy Tuesday activity schedules.
2022-2023 COUNCIL OFFICERS:
2022-2023 COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
04/25/22
2022-2023 County Council Officer Announcement & Meeting Dates
Hey all,
We wanted to share some exciting news – we have the results from our Council Officer Election! (Officers, be looking for some follow-up information towards the end of this week).
We also wanted to go ahead and send out a save-the-date for the 2022-2023 Council Meetings that will take place from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. Remember that both Council Delegates AND Club Members are invited to come and participate in discussions. We’d love to have you there to let us know what you are interested in seeing in the county! The Council has also decided to move the meeting dates to the First Thursday of the designated months to try to accommodate the heavy Tuesday activity schedules.
2022-2023 COUNCIL OFFICERS:
2022-2023 COUNCIL MEETING DATES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
04/06/22
SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS
-
- Hey all!
We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show! There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed.
As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE (please note that the show and sale for all projects will take place on Saturday, April 23rd) Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply to their projects. Remember that 4-H members are representing our program at all times while at the show and should be following the Texas 4-H Code of Conduct while present at shows.
Please also note that the rulebook outlines a fine of $100 per violation for not participating in the setup and cleanup events. If you have a conflict, please get with your species superintendent(s) and your Ag Teacher(s)/County Agent ahead of time to discuss everything.
A copy of the estimated schedule is included below! Please see the rest of the information below and let us know if you have any questions!
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Sunday, April 10, 2022 – 2:00 PM Mandatory Set-up Day at the Riverbend Park Pavilion (Project Expense Sheets also due at this time)
- Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Show Day!
- Sunday, April 24, 2022 – 2:00 PM Mandatory Clean-up Day at Riverbend Park Pavilion
- Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – Exhibitor Thank You Notes should be received by the Show Committee
PROJECT EXPENSE REPORTS:
- All exhibitors must turn in a project expense sheet for EACH of their projects they will be showing
- These sheets need to be turned in to either your 4-H Agent (Mellanie Mickelson) or your Ag Teacher (Brad Bass or Rebecca Walla)
- These are due on or before the Stock Show Set Up day, Sunday, April 10, 2022.
- A fillable PDF version is available for download at https://bit.ly/SmithvilleExpense
- For our new members, some items that you might include on this sheet are:
- Cost of your animal project (what you paid for it)
- Feed purchases (what type of feed, name, etc.)
- Supplement purchases (what type of supplement, name, etc.)
- New equipment purchases (water buckets, feeders, halters, lead ropes, pig whips, fencing, housing, brushes, cleaning & hair products, bedding, etc.)
- Medical Expenses (Veterinary visits, medications, hoof trimming, vaccinations, treatments, etc.)
- Show related expenses (health certificates from veterinarian, show entry fees, hotel expenses, fuel expenses, etc.)
- Cost of 4-H/FFA membership dues
- Income may potentially come from sponsored or donated items, participation in other shows such as jackpots or the Elgin Livestock Show, or the sale of equipment or projects
- If you have questions or need help with this item, please let Mellanie know as soon as possible.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
04/06/22
SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS
-
- Hey all!
We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show! There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed.
As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE (please note that the show and sale for all projects will take place on Saturday, April 23rd) Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply to their projects. Remember that 4-H members are representing our program at all times while at the show and should be following the Texas 4-H Code of Conduct while present at shows.
Please also note that the rulebook outlines a fine of $100 per violation for not participating in the setup and cleanup events. If you have a conflict, please get with your species superintendent(s) and your Ag Teacher(s)/County Agent ahead of time to discuss everything.
A copy of the estimated schedule is included below! Please see the rest of the information below and let us know if you have any questions!
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Sunday, April 10, 2022 – 2:00 PM Mandatory Set-up Day at the Riverbend Park Pavilion (Project Expense Sheets also due at this time)
- Saturday, April 23, 2022 – Show Day!
- Sunday, April 24, 2022 – 2:00 PM Mandatory Clean-up Day at Riverbend Park Pavilion
- Wednesday, June 15, 2022 – Exhibitor Thank You Notes should be received by the Show Committee
PROJECT EXPENSE REPORTS:
- All exhibitors must turn in a project expense sheet for EACH of their projects they will be showing
- These sheets need to be turned in to either your 4-H Agent (Mellanie Mickelson) or your Ag Teacher (Brad Bass or Rebecca Walla)
- These are due on or before the Stock Show Set Up day, Sunday, April 10, 2022.
- A fillable PDF version is available for download at https://bit.ly/SmithvilleExpense
- For our new members, some items that you might include on this sheet are:
- Cost of your animal project (what you paid for it)
- Feed purchases (what type of feed, name, etc.)
- Supplement purchases (what type of supplement, name, etc.)
- New equipment purchases (water buckets, feeders, halters, lead ropes, pig whips, fencing, housing, brushes, cleaning & hair products, bedding, etc.)
- Medical Expenses (Veterinary visits, medications, hoof trimming, vaccinations, treatments, etc.)
- Show related expenses (health certificates from veterinarian, show entry fees, hotel expenses, fuel expenses, etc.)
- Cost of 4-H/FFA membership dues
- Income may potentially come from sponsored or donated items, participation in other shows such as jackpots or the Elgin Livestock Show, or the sale of equipment or projects
- If you have questions or need help with this item, please let Mellanie know as soon as possible.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
04/05/22
2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders
(Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)
Hey all!
Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season! This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/. We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine.
All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair or Heart of Texas) and/or major livestock shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.) MUST be state validated for the 2022-2023 4-H/school year – to receive the validation day details and enter large animals in the fall or spring major livestock shows, you must purchase validation tags.
***The Official June 2022 Validation date and location for these animals will be announced as soon as possible – please look out for updates.
You may see a tentative date on the Eventbrite platform for now***
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR VALIDATION TAG ORDERS:
- Ordering validation tags do not enter exhibitors in a major or county show
- Major Validation tags are only needed for animals being exhibited at the Fall or Spring Major Shows – they are not needed if you are ONLY showing at a county show
- This is the ONLY Major Show Steer Validation for the 2022-2023 year
- There are two (2) Heifer Validation opportunities for the 2022-2023 year – one in June and one in October (the fee will remain the same for both)
- State Fair Lamb, Goat, and Swine validations will take place in June
- Spring Major Show Lamb, Goat, and Swine validations will occur in the fall
- Breeding Females are required to have registration papers
- A good quality scanned, color copy of the papers needs to be sent to Mellanie ahead of time at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
- If you do not have registration papers, your animal will not be validated
- Make sure that you double check your registration papers for correct name spelling, address, ear notches, tattoos, brands, etc. for your species BEFORE validation
- The State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation groups are having us collect tag orders for Lambs & Goats showing at the State Fair & Heart O’ Texas (HOT/Waco) shows earlier than usual!! Please note the difference in tag orders below.
VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINES:
- Early Tag Orders:
- Cost:
- Heifer UINs – $20 each
- SF Swine tags – $20 each
- Steers tags – $25 each
- SF Lamb & Goat Tags – $20 each
- Due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 21st (must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
- Please Note: Early State Fair Lamb/Goat Tag Orders were due March 28, 2022 at $20 each and were sent in their own email blast in March
- Late Tag Orders:
- Cost:
- Heifer UINs – $20 each (no change)
- SF Swine tags – $23 each
- Steers tags – $30 each
- SF Lamb & Goat Tags – $30 each
- Due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 18th (must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
- Additional Opportunities & Notes:
- There will be a second opportunity to validate heifers in October
- Lambs, Goats, & Swine being shown in the Spring Major Livestock Shows will be validated in October (Lambs/Goats) and November (Swine)
TAG ORDER OPTIONS:
- PDF VALIDATION TAG ORDERS:
- ONLINE VALIDATION TAG ORDERS VIA EVENTBRITE:
NEW CHANGES TO BE AWARE OF THIS YEAR:
- Steers – we NO longer have to do nose prints!!!
- Hogs:
- Crossbred gilts showing at the State Fair of Texas and Heart of Texas MUST be validated.
- State Validation tags must be in the pigs ear when it enters the holding pens. This means tags cannot be in the hand or pocket. Any pig entering the holding pen without a tag will not be allowed to show.
- Breeding Lambs/Goats: Beginning June 1, 2021, registered breeding sheep, registered breeding goats, wether/commercial dams, and wether/commercial does will have 3 total years of eligibility UNLESS A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TAKES PLACE. This will be offered during major show validation as well. Put plainly – if you validate for State Fair during the June 2021 validation period, your validation will be eligible until June 2024, unless a change of ownership occurs during that time- then you must re-validate.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
04/05/22
2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders
(Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)
Hey all!
Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season! This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/. We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine.
All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair or Heart of Texas) and/or major livestock shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.) MUST be state validated for the 2022-2023 4-H/school year – to receive the validation day details and enter large animals in the fall or spring major livestock shows, you must purchase validation tags.
***The Official June 2022 Validation date and location for these animals will be announced as soon as possible – please look out for updates.
You may see a tentative date on the Eventbrite platform for now***
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR VALIDATION TAG ORDERS:
- Ordering validation tags do not enter exhibitors in a major or county show
- Major Validation tags are only needed for animals being exhibited at the Fall or Spring Major Shows – they are not needed if you are ONLY showing at a county show
- This is the ONLY Major Show Steer Validation for the 2022-2023 year
- There are two (2) Heifer Validation opportunities for the 2022-2023 year – one in June and one in October (the fee will remain the same for both)
- State Fair Lamb, Goat, and Swine validations will take place in June
- Spring Major Show Lamb, Goat, and Swine validations will occur in the fall
- Breeding Females are required to have registration papers
- A good quality scanned, color copy of the papers needs to be sent to Mellanie ahead of time at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
- If you do not have registration papers, your animal will not be validated
- Make sure that you double check your registration papers for correct name spelling, address, ear notches, tattoos, brands, etc. for your species BEFORE validation
- The State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation groups are having us collect tag orders for Lambs & Goats showing at the State Fair & Heart O’ Texas (HOT/Waco) shows earlier than usual!! Please note the difference in tag orders below.
VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINES:
- Early Tag Orders:
- Cost:
- Heifer UINs – $20 each
- SF Swine tags – $20 each
- Steers tags – $25 each
- SF Lamb & Goat Tags – $20 each
- Due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 21st (must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
- Please Note: Early State Fair Lamb/Goat Tag Orders were due March 28, 2022 at $20 each and were sent in their own email blast in March
- Late Tag Orders:
- Cost:
- Heifer UINs – $20 each (no change)
- SF Swine tags – $23 each
- Steers tags – $30 each
- SF Lamb & Goat Tags – $30 each
- Due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 18th (must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
- Additional Opportunities & Notes:
- There will be a second opportunity to validate heifers in October
- Lambs, Goats, & Swine being shown in the Spring Major Livestock Shows will be validated in October (Lambs/Goats) and November (Swine)
TAG ORDER OPTIONS:
- PDF VALIDATION TAG ORDERS:
- ONLINE VALIDATION TAG ORDERS VIA EVENTBRITE:
NEW CHANGES TO BE AWARE OF THIS YEAR:
- Steers – we NO longer have to do nose prints!!!
- Hogs:
- Crossbred gilts showing at the State Fair of Texas and Heart of Texas MUST be validated.
- State Validation tags must be in the pigs ear when it enters the holding pens. This means tags cannot be in the hand or pocket. Any pig entering the holding pen without a tag will not be allowed to show.
- Breeding Lambs/Goats: Beginning June 1, 2021, registered breeding sheep, registered breeding goats, wether/commercial dams, and wether/commercial does will have 3 total years of eligibility UNLESS A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TAKES PLACE. This will be offered during major show validation as well. Put plainly – if you validate for State Fair during the June 2021 validation period, your validation will be eligible until June 2024, unless a change of ownership occurs during that time- then you must re-validate.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
04/05/22
2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders
(Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)
Hey all!
Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season! This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/. We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine.
All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair or Heart of Texas) and/or major livestock shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.) MUST be state validated for the 2022-2023 4-H/school year – to receive the validation day details and enter large animals in the fall or spring major livestock shows, you must purchase validation tags.
***The Official June 2022 Validation date and location for these animals will be announced as soon as possible – please look out for updates.
You may see a tentative date on the Eventbrite platform for now***
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR VALIDATION TAG ORDERS:
- Ordering validation tags do not enter exhibitors in a major or county show
- Major Validation tags are only needed for animals being exhibited at the Fall or Spring Major Shows – they are not needed if you are ONLY showing at a county show
- This is the ONLY Major Show Steer Validation for the 2022-2023 year
- There are two (2) Heifer Validation opportunities for the 2022-2023 year – one in June and one in October (the fee will remain the same for both)
- State Fair Lamb, Goat, and Swine validations will take place in June
- Spring Major Show Lamb, Goat, and Swine validations will occur in the fall
- Breeding Females are required to have registration papers
- A good quality scanned, color copy of the papers needs to be sent to Mellanie ahead of time at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
- If you do not have registration papers, your animal will not be validated
- Make sure that you double check your registration papers for correct name spelling, address, ear notches, tattoos, brands, etc. for your species BEFORE validation
- The State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation groups are having us collect tag orders for Lambs & Goats showing at the State Fair & Heart O’ Texas (HOT/Waco) shows earlier than usual!! Please note the difference in tag orders below.
VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINES:
- Early Tag Orders:
- Cost:
- Heifer UINs – $20 each
- SF Swine tags – $20 each
- Steers tags – $25 each
- SF Lamb & Goat Tags – $20 each
- Due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 21st (must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
- Please Note: Early State Fair Lamb/Goat Tag Orders were due March 28, 2022 at $20 each and were sent in their own email blast in March
- Late Tag Orders:
- Cost:
- Heifer UINs – $20 each (no change)
- SF Swine tags – $23 each
- Steers tags – $30 each
- SF Lamb & Goat Tags – $30 each
- Due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 18th (must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
- Additional Opportunities & Notes:
- There will be a second opportunity to validate heifers in October
- Lambs, Goats, & Swine being shown in the Spring Major Livestock Shows will be validated in October (Lambs/Goats) and November (Swine)
TAG ORDER OPTIONS:
- PDF VALIDATION TAG ORDERS:
- ONLINE VALIDATION TAG ORDERS VIA EVENTBRITE:
NEW CHANGES TO BE AWARE OF THIS YEAR:
- Steers – we NO longer have to do nose prints!!!
- Hogs:
- Crossbred gilts showing at the State Fair of Texas and Heart of Texas MUST be validated.
- State Validation tags must be in the pigs ear when it enters the holding pens. This means tags cannot be in the hand or pocket. Any pig entering the holding pen without a tag will not be allowed to show.
- Breeding Lambs/Goats: Beginning June 1, 2021, registered breeding sheep, registered breeding goats, wether/commercial dams, and wether/commercial does will have 3 total years of eligibility UNLESS A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TAKES PLACE. This will be offered during major show validation as well. Put plainly – if you validate for State Fair during the June 2021 validation period, your validation will be eligible until June 2024, unless a change of ownership occurs during that time- then you must re-validate.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
