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

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... Read More →

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

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... Read More →

05/06/21 4-H Email Blast: Awards, Leadership, & Scholarship Applications & Validation Tag Reminders

05/06/21 Awards, Leadership, & Scholarship Applications & Validation Tag Reminders INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER): Awards Applications - Due May 13, 2021 Leadership Applications - Due May 13, 2021 Scholarship Applications - Due May 13, 2021 Validation Tag Reminders - Due May 19, 2021 Other Opportunities Hey all and happy Thursday! Okay, we are back from the 2 weeks of District 10 4-H contests and we wanted to pass on a few reminders for some important deadlines that are coming up pretty quickly.  These include all... Read More →

2020-2021 Virtual Recordbook Development Series: Developing 4-H Recognition & Career Exploration Sections

Virtual Experience (Online)

2020-2021 Virtual Recordbook Development Series RSVP RSVP for Session(s) Online at: http://bit.ly/RecordbookOverview21 Download the One-Pager with Schedule at: http://bit.ly/RecordbookOverview21  Session Dates (RSVP for one or more!): 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday, 03/25/21 - Overview (quick overview of the WHOLE Recordbook) 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, 04/01/21 - Developing 4-H Story & Photo Portfolio 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, 04/15/21 - Developing 4-H & Non 4-H Project Experience Sections 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, 04/29/21 - Developing Leadership & Community Service Sections 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, 05/06/21 -... Read More →

05/14/21 4-H Email Blast: Recordbook Reminders (Due 06/02/21)

05/14/21 RECORDBOOK REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to send out a few reminders for recordbooks, since their due date is coming up here pretty quickly.  Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help with them!! IMPORTANT DATES: COUNTY: June 2, 2021: Recordbooks are due to the County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon June 7-10, 2021: Recordbooks will be judged June 14, 2021: Recordbooks advancing to District may be picked up from the County Extension Office to make corrections (all others will be returned at banquet) DISTRICT:... Read More →

05/18/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey

05/18/21 Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey Hey all! We have been asked to send out a survey to youth that are attending Bastrop ISD.  Please see the message below from the new Bastrop Area Livestock Show President and let us know if you have any questions!  They would like to collect responses by this weekend in order to help start the conversation. Good morning! My name is Barbara Lang and I am president of the Bastrop Area Livestock Show board.  I am trying to find a way to... Read More →

07/23/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & State Fair Entry Information

07/23/21 Quality Counts Reminders & State Fair Entry Information QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts number... Read More →

07/24/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & HOT Entry Information

07/24/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality... Read More →

2021 State Fair of Texas Show Entries DUE to the CEO

05/18/21 Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts number will be required... Read More →

08/16/2021 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Major Lamb, Goat, Heifer & Swine Tags + Major Show Broiler Orders

08/16/21 MAJOR LAMB, GOAT, HEIFER, & SWINE TAG ORDERS + MAJOR BROILER ORDERS Hey all! It's time to start ordering validation tags for the 2021-2022 Major Shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.).  As a reminder, all animals that will be shown at the major shows must be state validated. However, our local shows (Bastrop, Elgin, or Smithville) do NOT require animals to be state validated.  Animals only being shown at the local shows may be validated at their respective show entry & validation nights.... Read More →

08/23/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & HOT Entry Information Reminders

08/23/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information Reminders Hey y'all and happy Monday! I wanted to send out a quick reminder that the entry deadline for the Heart O' Texas (HOT) show is coming up pretty quickly.  Entries are due to the County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon next Thursday, September 2, 2021.  Links to the entries are available towards the bottom of this email. Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions! QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR... Read More →

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: New 4-H Year Enrollment Reminders

  08/24/21 NEW 4-H YEAR ENROLLMENT REMINDERS Hey all! We are excited to start a brand new 4-H year for 2021-2022!  The 4-H year will start on September 1st, 2021 and run through August 31st, 2022.  Anyone who would like to show animals, participate in club meetings, or any other 4-H activities will need to enroll (and RE-enroll for the upcoming 4-H year).  We would like everyone to do so as soon as possible so we can get your enrollment approved and get our year started! Check out... Read More →

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & New Opportunities!

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Next Thursday, September 3rd, 2021, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the first... Read More →

Heart O’ Texas (HOT) Show Entries due to CEO

07/24/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows. The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts... Read More →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Validation & Entry Night – Steers, Heifers, & Poultry

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Next Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the first... Read More →

09/09/21 4-H Email Blast: Elgin Livestock Show Opportunities & Updates

09/09/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW OPPORTUNITIES & UPDATES Good Afternoon! The Elgin Livestock Show has opened up their Livestock Show AND Youth Fair to all Bastrop County 4-H/FFA members!  The new board members just recently received access to the show website and are in the process of updating information throughout the next few days.  Their goal is to build up a true county show experience and develop a tight-knit community through doing so. All projects exhibited will be eligible to be sold at the auction based on their placement in the... Read More →

2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Updates

09/15/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES Good morning!! We wanted to pass on the updates for the 2021-2022 Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock Show scheduled to take place in April 2022 at the River Bend Park in Smithville. At this time, the Show Board is being cautious about the schedule and will be making more decisions on the schedule and sale as we get closer to the show itself so they can both ensure everyone's safety and the fun nature of the event. As a reminder, participation in this show is limited to... Read More →

2022 Fort Worth Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/05/21 2022 FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the Fort Worth Stock Show coming up in January 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are showing livestock,... Read More →

2022 TCYS Invitational Heifer Show Entry Information

10/05/21 2022 TCYS INVITATIONAL HEIFER SHOW ENTRY INFO Good afternoon! We are excited to share that the Travis County Youth Show (TCYS) is planning on hosting its Invitational Heifer Show, again, in January 2022!  Please note that heifers must be state validated in order to participate. We must have these entries reviewed, entered, and post marked no later than November 1st, so these entries will be due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 28th. Please see the information below and let us know... Read More →

2022 San Angelo Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/06/21 2022 SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the San Angelo Stock Show coming up in February 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are showing livestock,... Read More →

2022 Texas Elite Swine Showcase Entry Info & Updates

10/06/21 2022 TEXAS ELITE SWINE SHOWCASE ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the Texas Elite Swine Showcase coming up in February 2022. If you are showing livestock, please note that you MUST have an updated Quality Counts Number for your age group (important if you are new to showing, if you have moved from 5th to 6th grade, or if you have moved from 8th to 9th grade). Please read through these opportunities and let us know if you need help with... Read More →

2022 Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show Entry Info & Updates

10/07/21 2022 RODEO AUSTIN (STAR OF TEXAS) SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the Rodeo Austin Stock Show coming up in March 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are... Read More →

2021 Livestock 101: Recordkeeping Session Info

10/18/21 2021 Livestock 101: RECORDKEEPING SESSION INFO   Hey all and happy Monday! I wanted to share the RSVP details for the Livestock 101 session scheduled for this Thursday.  This should be a good session for all animal projects whether you are showing them or not! We'll cover the basics of recordkeeping, what types of records we should be keeping and why, as well as methods of storing them, and traveling with them!  Remember, recordkeeping applies to ALL animal projects, and both 4-H & FFA members are welcome... Read More →

2021 District 10 Fall Roundup Registration Info & Updates

  10/26/21 2021 DISTRICT 10 FALL ROUNDUP REGISTRATION INFO & UPDATES Hey all! We are super excited to share the information for the District 10 Fall Roundup Contests!  Some of the contests are team related for the Fall, but please let us know if you all have any questions about them! GENERAL INFORMATION: District 10 Fall Roundup Website: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-10-4-h-fall-round-up/ Fall Roundup Guide (Updated 10/15/21) Dates: November 30 - December 2, 2021 Location: Kerrville, Texas (specific locations listed in the Guide)   REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration takes place via 4-H Online Registration... Read More →

2021 Livestock 101: Recordkeeping Session

Virtual Experience (Online)

10/18/21 2021 Livestock 101: RECORDKEEPING SESSION INFO   Hey all and happy Monday! I wanted to share the RSVP details for the Livestock 101 session scheduled for this Thursday.  This should be a good session for all animal projects whether you are showing them or not! We'll cover the basics of recordkeeping, what types of records we should be keeping and why, as well as methods of storing them, and traveling with them!  Remember, recordkeeping applies to ALL animal projects, and both 4-H & FFA members are welcome... Read More →

2022 San Antonio Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/25/21 2022 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the San Antonio Stock Show coming up in February 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are showing livestock,... Read More →

2022 Houston Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/26/21 2022 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES   Hey all! Please see the information below on the Houston Livestock Show coming up in March 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are showing livestock, please... Read More →

2021-2022 Major Lamb, Goat, & Heifer Validation

Bastrop Area Livestock Show Barn Loop 150 East behind the American Legion, Bastrop , TX, United States

Participants must purchase validation tags in order to participate in this event and receive information - please reach out to your CEA/AST.

2022 TCYS Invitational Heifer Show Entries Due to CEO @ 12:00 Noon

10/05/21 2022 TCYS INVITATIONAL HEIFER SHOW ENTRY INFO Good afternoon! We are excited to share that the Travis County Youth Show (TCYS) is planning on hosting its Invitational Heifer Show, again, in January 2022!  Please note that heifers must be state validated in order to participate. We must have these entries reviewed, entered, and post marked no later than November 1st, so these entries will be due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 28th. Please see the information below and let us know... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Reminders (10/29/21)

10/29/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS Good morning!! We wanted to pass on the updates for the 2021-2022 Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock Show scheduled to take place in April 2022 at the River Bend Park in Smithville. The next important date coming up is the Saturday, November 13th, validation and entry period for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats.  Broiler & Rabbit entry forms & fees are also due at this event.  This event will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville High School Ag Barns. Additionally,... Read More →

Elgin Livestock Show Entry Reminders (Due 11/01/21)

10/29/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRY REMINDERS (DUE 11/01/21) Good Afternoon! We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair - please pay particular attention to the Entry Forms - they are due Monday, November 1st, and may be postmarked on the day OR turned in at the Board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM this Monday, November 1st, at the Elgin VFW.   Mellanie will be at the meeting in order to sign off on those who are entering and take pictures... Read More →

2022 Major Livestock Show Entries due 11/04/21

11/03/21 2022 MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRIES DUE 11/04/21 Hey all! We wanted to send out a quick reminder that Major Livestock Show Entries are due tomorrow, November 4, 2021, by 12:00 Noon.  Please see the links further down in the email to view the information for each show if you need reminders. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which... Read More →

Major Livestock Show Entry Deadline – by 12:00 Noon, 11/04/21

11/03/21 2022 MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRIES DUE 11/04/21 Hey all! We wanted to send out a quick reminder that Major Livestock Show Entries are due tomorrow, November 4, 2021, by 12:00 Noon.  Please see the links further down in the email to view the information for each show if you need reminders. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which... Read More →

2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Reminders

11/09/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS Good morning!! We wanted to pass on an additional reminder for the validation/entry period scheduled for this coming Saturday, November 13th. The next important date coming up is the Saturday, November 13th, validation and entry period for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats.  Broiler & Rabbit entry forms & fees are also due at this event.  This event will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville High School Ag Barns.   Additionally, we wanted to send a quick reminder for Rabbit... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Entry Day: Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Rabbits, Broilers

Saturday, November 13, 2021  2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats validation, entry forms & fees due Broiler order forms, entry forms, & fees due Rabbit entry forms & fees due RULES: Download the Rule Book Here Big Changes have a NEW*** notation that is in red text and yellow highlighted   FORMS (click on link to download): Entry Forms Due 11/13/21 for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Broilers, & Rabbits Due 01/15/22 for Barrows & Ag Mechanics Rules Acknowledgement Form -... Read More →

Dog Project Interest Meeting 11/17/21

11/15/21 4-H DOG PROJECT INTEREST MEETING Hey all! We wanted to let you know that we are planning on holding a short Dog Project Interest meeting at 5:30 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office this Wednesday, November 17th.  The meeting should last about 45 minutes and we are going to cover some of the participation options for the Dog Project, Ellen Carroll is going to share some of her experiences, and we'll talk about what we want to do this year! Please let us know if you... Read More →

2022 Major Livestock Show Contests (Entries Due 11/29/21)

11/21/21 2022 MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW CONTESTS ENTRIES DUE @ 9:00 am ON 11/29/21 Hey all! We wanted to send out a quick form to catch everyone who wants to participate in any of the contests being provided by the 2022 Texas Major Livestock Shows.  We are collecting this information through a Google Form and responses are due at 9:00 AM on Monday, November 29, 2021. Please see the links further down in the email to view the information for each show if you need reminders or links to... Read More →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Validation/Entry Day: Swine, Goats, Lambs (Rabbit & Plant entry forms due)

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the validation/entry night... Read More →

2022 Leadership Opportunity – San Antonio & Rodeo Austin School Tours

  12/06/21 2022 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SAN ANTONIO & RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS Hey all! We wanted to pass on a couple of unique leadership opportunities available to both 4-H & FFA youth.  Both the San Antonio Livestock Show (SALE) and Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show have opportunities for youth to lead school tour groups. For 4-H members, these are great experiences that count towards your leadership experiences for scholarship applications and your recordbooks.  You do NOT have to currently own or show livestock, nor do you have... Read More →