04/14/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Last Minute Smithville Livestock Show Reminders

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04/14/21
LAST MINUTE SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS

 

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

  • Judges
  • Sale/Auction Updates
  • Schedule Updates & Notes
  • Other Opportunities

Hey all!

We wanted to take a few minutes to pass on some updates and answer a few questions we’ve received for participants in the Smithville Livestock Show.  We have received everyone’s eligibility back, if an individual was marked as “ineligible” for any reason, their parents have been contacted directly.  Other than that, if you have any questions that are not answered/addressed below, please contact Mellanie as soon as possible at [email protected] or 512-522-9174.  I’ll also be at the show both Friday and Saturday if you need anything!  Good Luck!

JUDGES:

  • Please see a tentative list of judges for this year’s show below, there may be some last minute changes made to the judges
    • Cattle: Matthew Dean
    • Hogs: David Wright
    • Lambs/Goats: Clayton Schram
    • Poultry: Larry Nickles
    • Rabbits: John Terry

SALE/AUCTION UPDATES & NOTES:

  • The show board is working on a resale bid for the auction:
    • If your buyers want your animal, you don’t have to worry about this – you would make arrangements with your buyer on how to get your animal to them
    • If your buyers DO NOT want your animal, that is when resale would apply.  You’ll let the committee know at the sale and they will pass on the information on who, what, when, and where to drop off your animal.
  • There will be no animals at the sale – no official decision was made on what youth need to bring with them to auction.  Some ideas that have been passed around are:
    • Posterboard – could have your name, picture of your animal, etc.
    • A framed picture of your animal to provide to your buyer
    • An index card or small piece of paper with a few things about you for the announcer to read.  Some suggestions on what to include are listed below:
      • Name
      • Grade
      • Favorite 4-H Project
      • What was your favorite part of exhibiting at the Bastrop show this year?
      • Graduating seniors – be sure to include what  your plans are after high school (college, trade school, major area of study, etc.)
  • We will be tearing down and cleaning up after the auction – please plan to stay and help with this

SCHEDULE UPDATES:

  • Below is the official schedule for the Smithville Livestock Show this weekend
  • Please note that the times listed are now the times that the species show will start
  • Please plan to arrive about 30 minutes below your specie scheduled start time for unloading and check-in
  • We will be tearing down and cleaning up after the auction – please plan to stay and help with this

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

04/14/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Last Minute Smithville Livestock Show Reminders

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04/14/21
LAST MINUTE SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS

 

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

  • Judges
  • Sale/Auction Updates
  • Schedule Updates & Notes
  • Other Opportunities

Hey all!

We wanted to take a few minutes to pass on some updates and answer a few questions we’ve received for participants in the Smithville Livestock Show.  We have received everyone’s eligibility back, if an individual was marked as “ineligible” for any reason, their parents have been contacted directly.  Other than that, if you have any questions that are not answered/addressed below, please contact Mellanie as soon as possible at [email protected] or 512-522-9174.  I’ll also be at the show both Friday and Saturday if you need anything!  Good Luck!

JUDGES:

  • Please see a tentative list of judges for this year’s show below, there may be some last minute changes made to the judges
    • Cattle: Matthew Dean
    • Hogs: David Wright
    • Lambs/Goats: Clayton Schram
    • Poultry: Larry Nickles
    • Rabbits: John Terry

SALE/AUCTION UPDATES & NOTES:

  • The show board is working on a resale bid for the auction:
    • If your buyers want your animal, you don’t have to worry about this – you would make arrangements with your buyer on how to get your animal to them
    • If your buyers DO NOT want your animal, that is when resale would apply.  You’ll let the committee know at the sale and they will pass on the information on who, what, when, and where to drop off your animal.
  • There will be no animals at the sale – no official decision was made on what youth need to bring with them to auction.  Some ideas that have been passed around are:
    • Posterboard – could have your name, picture of your animal, etc.
    • A framed picture of your animal to provide to your buyer
    • An index card or small piece of paper with a few things about you for the announcer to read.  Some suggestions on what to include are listed below:
      • Name
      • Grade
      • Favorite 4-H Project
      • What was your favorite part of exhibiting at the Bastrop show this year?
      • Graduating seniors – be sure to include what  your plans are after high school (college, trade school, major area of study, etc.)
  • We will be tearing down and cleaning up after the auction – please plan to stay and help with this

SCHEDULE UPDATES:

  • Below is the official schedule for the Smithville Livestock Show this weekend
  • Please note that the times listed are now the times that the species show will start
  • Please plan to arrive about 30 minutes below your specie scheduled start time for unloading and check-in
  • We will be tearing down and cleaning up after the auction – please plan to stay and help with this

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

04/09/21 4-H Email Blast: livestock Reminders, Youth Leadership, Awards, & Scholarship Applications

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4/09/21
LIVESTOCK REMINDERS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

  • BALSFA Thank You Notes
  • Smithville Livestock Show Updates
  • Award Applications
  • Youth Leadership Applications
  • Scholarship Applications
  • Other Opportunities

BALSFA THANK YOU NOTES:

  • We wanted to pass on a quick reminder that BALSFA thank you notes need to be at our office by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15th, so we can verify them per the BALS rules.  Any notes turned in after this will result in the exhibitor being fined $50.00.
  • Many of you are familiar with the process of thank you notes and checks regarding the BALS Auction, but for those who may not be or who need a reminder, below are the requirements to keep in mind.
    • Thank you notes consist of the note, envelope, address, and appropriate postage
    • Thank you notes should be sealed in the envelope
    • Envelopes need to be sealed and stamped with the appropriate postage
    • The exhibitor’s return address and buyer’s address need to be written correctly and legibly on the envelope
  • Completed thank you notes need to be brought by members to the County Office (901 Pecan Street; Bastrop, Texas) by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15. 2021,
  • Please double check individual names as youth write them – For example, we have seen a lot of notes addressed to “last name, first name” such as “Mickelson, Mellanie” instead of “Mellanie Mickelson”.  Please help your kiddos as they are writing J
  • If you need help with writing thank you notes, please click here to download our Thank You Note Guide.

SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES:

AWARDS APPLICATIONS:

YOUTH LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS:

  • STATE LEVEL:
    • Deadlines: State Ambassador applications DUE May 1, 2021
    • State Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors (HTYA)
    • State Equine & Livestock Ambassadors
      • Overviews: 
      • Applications:
      • 2021 Short Course Offering: 
        • Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M – June 12-15, 2021
        • Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M Kingsville – June 21-24, 2021
        • Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M/Texas Tech – July 19-22, 2021
        • Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M – July 12-15, 2021
      • Selection Criteria: 
        • Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine projects
        • Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science, animal production and advocacy
        • Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
        • Top 25% class rank
    • State Water Ambassadors
      • To learn more about the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com.
      • Eligibility:
        • Be in high school or entering high school in the 2021/2022 academic year
        • Be at least 14 years of age by August 31, 2021
        • Be a current 4-H member, or be willing to join a local 4-H club if selected
      •  Expectations:
        • 4-H Water Ambassadors accept the responsibility of education youth and adults in their communities. They commit to advancing their water knowledge throughout their 12-months of service. Those selected must:
        • Participate in the summer 2021 Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (June 27 – July 1)
        • Commit to a minimum of 40 hours of education/service from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021
        • Pay the $250 program participation fee by June 15
      •  How to Apply:
      • Important Dates:
        • April 1 – May 15, 2021 – Applications open
        • June 1 – Application notified of acceptance status
        • June 15 – $250 participation fee due in 4HOnline
        • June 27 – July 1 – Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (pick-up/drop off in Waco, details TBD)
        • July 1 – June 30 – Official 12-month term of service

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:

  • Please note that the availability of scholarships for 2020-2021 may be variable due a lack of fundraising opportunities and the ever changing situation presented to these groups by COVID-19.    
  • Applications are due to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on May 13, 2021           
  • Application (Direct Link): https://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/files/2021/02/2021-scholarship-application-and-letter-FILLABLE.pdf
  • More information available on the website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/awards/
  • Changes for the 2021 Scholarship Application Process:
    • This year (and for the 2021-2020 year) applicants MUST have turned in recordbooks for 2 of the past 3 years for judging at the county level (this will be changed to 3 of the past 4 years in 2022-2023)
    • There will be no in-person interviews this year.  We are asking for applicants to submit a recorded video of them answering 5-7 questions chosen by the committee.  These questions will be released the day after the applications are due at the County Extension Office
  • Important Dates:
    • Friday, February 05, 2021              Applications released (online)
    • Thursday, May 13, 2021                 Applications due to CEO by 12:00 Noon
    • Friday, May 14, 2021                       Questions for recording interviews released to applicants
    • Wednesday, June 2, 2021              Recorded Scholarship Interviews due the CEO
    • Wednesday, June 2, 2021              4-H Recordbooks due to the CEO for scholarships
    • Monday, June 14, 2021                  County Recordbook Judging
    • Thursday, July 8, 2021                     District Recordbook Judging; TBA
    • Friday, July 30, 2021                        Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
Facebook
Instagram
Website
Email
RSS
YouTube

04/09/21 4-H Email Blast: livestock Reminders, Youth Leadership, Awards, & Scholarship Applications

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4/09/21
LIVESTOCK REMINDERS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

  • BALSFA Thank You Notes
  • Smithville Livestock Show Updates
  • Award Applications
  • Youth Leadership Applications
  • Scholarship Applications
  • Other Opportunities

BALSFA THANK YOU NOTES:

  • We wanted to pass on a quick reminder that BALSFA thank you notes need to be at our office by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15th, so we can verify them per the BALS rules.  Any notes turned in after this will result in the exhibitor being fined $50.00.
  • Many of you are familiar with the process of thank you notes and checks regarding the BALS Auction, but for those who may not be or who need a reminder, below are the requirements to keep in mind.
    • Thank you notes consist of the note, envelope, address, and appropriate postage
    • Thank you notes should be sealed in the envelope
    • Envelopes need to be sealed and stamped with the appropriate postage
    • The exhibitor’s return address and buyer’s address need to be written correctly and legibly on the envelope
  • Completed thank you notes need to be brought by members to the County Office (901 Pecan Street; Bastrop, Texas) by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15. 2021,
  • Please double check individual names as youth write them – For example, we have seen a lot of notes addressed to “last name, first name” such as “Mickelson, Mellanie” instead of “Mellanie Mickelson”.  Please help your kiddos as they are writing J
  • If you need help with writing thank you notes, please click here to download our Thank You Note Guide.

SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES:

AWARDS APPLICATIONS:

YOUTH LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS:

  • STATE LEVEL:
    • Deadlines: State Ambassador applications DUE May 1, 2021
    • State Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors (HTYA)
    • State Equine & Livestock Ambassadors
      • Overviews: 
      • Applications:
      • 2021 Short Course Offering: 
        • Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M – June 12-15, 2021
        • Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M Kingsville – June 21-24, 2021
        • Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M/Texas Tech – July 19-22, 2021
        • Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M – July 12-15, 2021
      • Selection Criteria: 
        • Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine projects
        • Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science, animal production and advocacy
        • Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
        • Top 25% class rank
    • State Water Ambassadors
      • To learn more about the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com.
      • Eligibility:
        • Be in high school or entering high school in the 2021/2022 academic year
        • Be at least 14 years of age by August 31, 2021
        • Be a current 4-H member, or be willing to join a local 4-H club if selected
      •  Expectations:
        • 4-H Water Ambassadors accept the responsibility of education youth and adults in their communities. They commit to advancing their water knowledge throughout their 12-months of service. Those selected must:
        • Participate in the summer 2021 Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (June 27 – July 1)
        • Commit to a minimum of 40 hours of education/service from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021
        • Pay the $250 program participation fee by June 15
      •  How to Apply:
      • Important Dates:
        • April 1 – May 15, 2021 – Applications open
        • June 1 – Application notified of acceptance status
        • June 15 – $250 participation fee due in 4HOnline
        • June 27 – July 1 – Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (pick-up/drop off in Waco, details TBD)
        • July 1 – June 30 – Official 12-month term of service

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:

  • Please note that the availability of scholarships for 2020-2021 may be variable due a lack of fundraising opportunities and the ever changing situation presented to these groups by COVID-19.    
  • Applications are due to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on May 13, 2021           
  • Application (Direct Link): https://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/files/2021/02/2021-scholarship-application-and-letter-FILLABLE.pdf
  • More information available on the website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/awards/
  • Changes for the 2021 Scholarship Application Process:
    • This year (and for the 2021-2020 year) applicants MUST have turned in recordbooks for 2 of the past 3 years for judging at the county level (this will be changed to 3 of the past 4 years in 2022-2023)
    • There will be no in-person interviews this year.  We are asking for applicants to submit a recorded video of them answering 5-7 questions chosen by the committee.  These questions will be released the day after the applications are due at the County Extension Office
  • Important Dates:
    • Friday, February 05, 2021              Applications released (online)
    • Thursday, May 13, 2021                 Applications due to CEO by 12:00 Noon
    • Friday, May 14, 2021                       Questions for recording interviews released to applicants
    • Wednesday, June 2, 2021              Recorded Scholarship Interviews due the CEO
    • Wednesday, June 2, 2021              4-H Recordbooks due to the CEO for scholarships
    • Monday, June 14, 2021                  County Recordbook Judging
    • Thursday, July 8, 2021                     District Recordbook Judging; TBA
    • Friday, July 30, 2021                        Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
Facebook
Instagram
Website
Email
RSS
YouTube

04/06/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Validation Tag Order Information

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04/06/21
Validation Tag Order Information

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

  • Validation Tag Deadlines
  • PDF Validation Tag Order Forms
  • Online Validation Tag Orders via Eventbrite
  • New Changes to be Aware of This Year
  • Reminder for Rabbit & Horse Exhibitors
  • Other Opportunities
Hey all!

Happy (late) Monday!!  As we are winding down from this year’s livestock show season, it is time to start planning for the 2021-2022 show season, as well as the summer 2021 4-H Horse Show Activities.  This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.

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 2020-2021 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 June 2021 Validation date and location for these animals will be announced as soon as possible – please look out for updates. 

VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINES:

  • Early Tag Orders:
    • Cost: $20 each
    • Due to the County Extension Office (CEO) by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 19th at $20 each. (Must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
  • Late Tag Orders:
    • Cost: $30 each
    • Accepted at the County Extension Office after April 20th until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 19th,
    • Extended deadline for Late Heifer Tag orders, which will be accepted through June 1st.
  • 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)

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!!!  **you may now celebrate**
  • 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.

REMINDER FOR RABBIT & HORSE EXHIBITORS:

  • Rabbits – do NOT have a state validation, you will need to double check the show rules for tattoo and breeding requirements, as well as if there is a separate validation date you are required to attend.  Note that validation dates may be separate from the entry deadline dates.
  • Horses – The 4-H Program has a horse validation for 4-H members wanting to participate in the District 10 or State 4-H Horse Shows:
    • 2020-2021 Validation Deadline: Due in 4-H CONNECT by May 1, 2021
    • Cost:
      • $10 per horse through April 15, 2021
      • $20 per horse from April 16, 2021 – May 1, 2021
    • Instructions: are available online HERE
    • A few reminders:
      • Each validation must include front view, right side view, and left side view images.  The entire horse should be included in the photo and marking should be clearly visible.
      • If the horse is registered, a copy of the registration papers must be uploaded.  These papers must list the 4-Her, parent, sibling, grandparent or legal guardian as the current owner.  If the ownership is in the process of being transferred, please list “pending” in the registration number area.  Once the updated registration papers have been received please send a copy to me and I can add it to the validation.
      • Uploads must be images, pdfs are not an accepted file type.
      • Families should validate each horse once.  Once the horse is validated any sibling within that family is eligible to show the horse at district and/or state 4-H horse show.
      • Youth validating a futurity horse must be at least 4-H age 12 (as of Sept. 1, 2020) and in at least the 6th grade.
      • All youth wishing to participate in ANY horse show must validate their projects

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
Facebook
Instagram
Website
Email
RSS
YouTube

04/06/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Validation Tag Order Information

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04/06/21
Validation Tag Order Information

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

  • Validation Tag Deadlines
  • PDF Validation Tag Order Forms
  • Online Validation Tag Orders via Eventbrite
  • New Changes to be Aware of This Year
  • Reminder for Rabbit & Horse Exhibitors
  • Other Opportunities
Hey all!

Happy (late) Monday!!  As we are winding down from this year’s livestock show season, it is time to start planning for the 2021-2022 show season, as well as the summer 2021 4-H Horse Show Activities.  This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.

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 2020-2021 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 June 2021 Validation date and location for these animals will be announced as soon as possible – please look out for updates. 

VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINES:

  • Early Tag Orders:
    • Cost: $20 each
    • Due to the County Extension Office (CEO) by 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, April 19th at $20 each. (Must be postmarked by this date if mailing)
  • Late Tag Orders:
    • Cost: $30 each
    • Accepted at the County Extension Office after April 20th until 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, May 19th,
    • Extended deadline for Late Heifer Tag orders, which will be accepted through June 1st.
  • 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)

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!!!  **you may now celebrate**
  • 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.

REMINDER FOR RABBIT & HORSE EXHIBITORS:

  • Rabbits – do NOT have a state validation, you will need to double check the show rules for tattoo and breeding requirements, as well as if there is a separate validation date you are required to attend.  Note that validation dates may be separate from the entry deadline dates.
  • Horses – The 4-H Program has a horse validation for 4-H members wanting to participate in the District 10 or State 4-H Horse Shows:
    • 2020-2021 Validation Deadline: Due in 4-H CONNECT by May 1, 2021
    • Cost:
      • $10 per horse through April 15, 2021
      • $20 per horse from April 16, 2021 – May 1, 2021
    • Instructions: are available online HERE
    • A few reminders:
      • Each validation must include front view, right side view, and left side view images.  The entire horse should be included in the photo and marking should be clearly visible.
      • If the horse is registered, a copy of the registration papers must be uploaded.  These papers must list the 4-Her, parent, sibling, grandparent or legal guardian as the current owner.  If the ownership is in the process of being transferred, please list “pending” in the registration number area.  Once the updated registration papers have been received please send a copy to me and I can add it to the validation.
      • Uploads must be images, pdfs are not an accepted file type.
      • Families should validate each horse once.  Once the horse is validated any sibling within that family is eligible to show the horse at district and/or state 4-H horse show.
      • Youth validating a futurity horse must be at least 4-H age 12 (as of Sept. 1, 2020) and in at least the 6th grade.
      • All youth wishing to participate in ANY horse show must validate their projects

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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
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03/26/21 4-H Email Blast: Consumer Decision Making Contest Information

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03/26/21:
CONSUMER DECISION MAKING CONTEST INFORMATION
Good morning, Consumer Decision Makers!

Thank you so much for your patience with us as we balance our livestock show duties and figuring out virtual contests this year!  Please see the contest details below and let us know if you have any questions about them.  All participants will receive a reminder of the details below when we send out the contest links.  We are also including a reminder for the upcoming District 10 CDM contest that is opening soon.  Please note that all youth are welcome to participate in our multi-county contest, even if they have not attended any of our virtual practices!

***This is a qualifying contest, if you are a 4-H member in Bastrop County, you MUST participate in the multi-county contest in order to register for the District 10 contest.***

MULTI-COUNTY CONTEST DETAILS:

  • Registration:
    • Registration is open from now (Thursday, 03/25/21) to 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, 03/30/21
    • Please RSVP for the contest online at http://bit.ly/21CDMContest
    • This contest is FREE!!! For youth to participate in!
  • Contest Access
    • Youth will receive a custom link to the contest unique to them (multiple youth households will receive links tied to each youth in 1 email)
    • Youth will only have 1 opportunity to complete the contest – if we receive multiple responses from the same link, we will only accept the first response
    • We will only be doing individual scores for this contest.
    • The online system is timed (time remaining will be displayed for reference):
      • Youth will have 8 minutes to read and respond to each scenario
      • Youth will have an additional 30 seconds to mark their answer before the system will automatically moves them to the next scenario
      • There will be NO reasons scenarios for this contest – If you would like to practice reasons, please reach out to your agent
  • Parent Assistance & Honesty:
    • Parents may read the scenario and product details out loud to youth, but may not help in any other way
    • We are trusting everyone to be honest and carry themselves with integrity as we go through this contest opportunity, please be respectful of each other and the time that we have put in to providing this opportunity for you.
  • Contest & Results Timeline:
    • The contest will be open for youth to participate from Tuesday, 03/30/21, to 11:59 PM on Thursday, 04/01/21.
    • Results will be posted online and emailed out the evening of Friday, 04/02/21

DISTRICT 10 CONTEST REMINDERS & DETAILS:
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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
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03/26/21 4-H Email Blast: Consumer Decision Making Contest Information

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03/26/21:
CONSUMER DECISION MAKING CONTEST INFORMATION
Good morning, Consumer Decision Makers!

Thank you so much for your patience with us as we balance our livestock show duties and figuring out virtual contests this year!  Please see the contest details below and let us know if you have any questions about them.  All participants will receive a reminder of the details below when we send out the contest links.  We are also including a reminder for the upcoming District 10 CDM contest that is opening soon.  Please note that all youth are welcome to participate in our multi-county contest, even if they have not attended any of our virtual practices!

***This is a qualifying contest, if you are a 4-H member in Bastrop County, you MUST participate in the multi-county contest in order to register for the District 10 contest.***

MULTI-COUNTY CONTEST DETAILS:

  • Registration:
    • Registration is open from now (Thursday, 03/25/21) to 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, 03/30/21
    • Please RSVP for the contest online at http://bit.ly/21CDMContest
    • This contest is FREE!!! For youth to participate in!
  • Contest Access
    • Youth will receive a custom link to the contest unique to them (multiple youth households will receive links tied to each youth in 1 email)
    • Youth will only have 1 opportunity to complete the contest – if we receive multiple responses from the same link, we will only accept the first response
    • We will only be doing individual scores for this contest.
    • The online system is timed (time remaining will be displayed for reference):
      • Youth will have 8 minutes to read and respond to each scenario
      • Youth will have an additional 30 seconds to mark their answer before the system will automatically moves them to the next scenario
      • There will be NO reasons scenarios for this contest – If you would like to practice reasons, please reach out to your agent
  • Parent Assistance & Honesty:
    • Parents may read the scenario and product details out loud to youth, but may not help in any other way
    • We are trusting everyone to be honest and carry themselves with integrity as we go through this contest opportunity, please be respectful of each other and the time that we have put in to providing this opportunity for you.
  • Contest & Results Timeline:
    • The contest will be open for youth to participate from Tuesday, 03/30/21, to 11:59 PM on Thursday, 04/01/21.
    • Results will be posted online and emailed out the evening of Friday, 04/02/21

DISTRICT 10 CONTEST REMINDERS & DETAILS:
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 [email protected] 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
[email protected]

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
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20-21 In-Person Recordbook Overview

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2020-2021 In-Person Recordbook Overview

 

20-21 In-Person Recordbook Overview

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2020-2021 In-Person Recordbook Overview