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2020 Virtual Livestock 201 Session: Beef

Virtual Experience (Online)

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors!  Please join us on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Livestock Project Education Series. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for session(s) you would like to attend; Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s): https://rb.gy/tkft7y  Download, complete, and submit the Virtual Camp Waiver form to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent at [email protected]: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

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2020 Virtual Livestock 201 Session: Poultry

Virtual Experience (Online)

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors!  Please join us on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Livestock Project Education Series. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for session(s) you would like to attend; Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s): https://rb.gy/tkft7y  Download, complete, and submit the Virtual Camp Waiver form to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent at [email protected]: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

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11/06/20 4-H Livestock Email Blast

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Office Hours County Livestock Show Reminders Major Livestock Show Entries (all entries available – deadline extended) 2020 Lost Pines Winter Classic Showmanship Clinic & Contest Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all! I wanted to pass on a few quick additions/updates to the livestock email blast – we have a LOT going on in our county.  One of the major things we wanted to remind y’all about this week is that 4-H and FFA are family.  We might operate a little... Read More →

Beef Skillathon Practice

Please join us on the following dates for the Beef Skillathon Practice Series!  The series will be held both in person (at the Lee County Extension Office) and over Zoom.  If you have any questions, please contact the Bastrop County Extension Office at 512-581-7186 or [email protected]. To RSVP: Please email how you would like to participate (in person or virtually) and a completed copy of the virtual permission slip (1 per family - be sure to include everyone's names) to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent, Mellanie, at [email protected]!... Read More →

2020 Virtual Livestock 201 Session: Swine

Virtual Experience (Online)

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors!  Please join us on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Livestock Project Education Series. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for session(s) you would like to attend; Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s): https://rb.gy/tkft7y  Download, complete, and submit the Virtual Camp Waiver form to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent at [email protected]: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

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Eagle Ford Shale Goat & Lamb Showdown Saturday, November 14th

Below is information about an upcoming prospect show in Karnes County. Both shows will be held in the Karnes County Show Barn located on Highway 181 between Karnes City and Kenedy. The show will be giving $500 for overall Grand Champion and $250 for Reserve.  Breed and Division Champions will receive belt buckles in Ring B.  Over $4000 worth of prizes will be given overall.

Beef Skillathon Practice

Please join us on the following dates for the Beef Skillathon Practice Series!  The series will be held both in person (at the Lee County Extension Office) and over Zoom.  If you have any questions, please contact the Bastrop County Extension Office at 512-581-7186 or [email protected]. To RSVP: Please email how you would like to participate (in person or virtually) and a completed copy of the virtual permission slip (1 per family - be sure to include everyone's names) to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent, Mellanie, at [email protected]!... Read More →

Validation Day: Major Swine Validation

TBA - location pending

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Major market swine & breeding gilts Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/16/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 10/14/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here MAJOR SWINE VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Market barrows and breeding gilts showing at the Texas Spring Major Shows Order what is necessary, the Extension Office... Read More →

2020 Virtual Livestock 201 Session: Rabbits

Virtual Experience (Online)

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitors!  Please join us on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Livestock Project Education Series. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for session(s) you would like to attend; Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s): https://rb.gy/tkft7y  Download, complete, and submit the Virtual Camp Waiver form to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent at [email protected]: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

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Dove Country Classic Steer Prospect Show Saturday, November 21st

Below is information about an upcoming prospect show in Karnes County. The show will be held in the Karnes County Show Barn located on Highway 181 between Karnes City and Kenedy. The show will be giving $500 for overall Grand Champion and $250 for Reserve.  Breed and Division Champions will receive belt buckles in Ring B.  Over $4000 worth of prizes will be given overall.

Coastal Bend Classic Livestock Judging Contest

Below are the flyer and contest rules, as well as the direct link to registering for the event. (PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY) https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/coastal-bend-classic-livestock-judging/     

2020 Coastal Bend Classic Livestock Clinic & Show – 12/05/20

The Coastal Bend Classic Committee is pleased to announce the 2020 Coastal Bend Classic.  Information is now available at the event website: https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/coastal-bend-classic/.  The event will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Sinton, TX. Registration is also available on the event website.  Early registration will be open from October 1 - November 13, 2020.  Regular registration will be open from November 14 to Day of Show.  

2020 Lost Pines Winter Classic – Free Showmanship Clinic & Contest – RSVP by 11/30/20

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

The Bastrop County 4-H & Lee County 4-H Youth Livestock Coalitions are excited to invite you to our 2020 Lost Pines Winter Classic - Free Showmanship Clinic & Contest!!  We are super thankful to our sponsors, Circle WL Beefmaster & Boullion Cattle Company, for sponsoring our event this year! Please note that an RSVP is REQUIRED this year - we need to have a head count for insurance, meal planning, and materials.  Please complete the Online RSVP Form (linked) by Monday, November 30, 2020  

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Beef Skillathon Practice

Please join us on the following dates for the Beef Skillathon Practice Series!  The series will be held both in person (at the Lee County Extension Office) and over Zoom.  If you have any questions, please contact the Bastrop County Extension Office at 512-581-7186 or [email protected]. To RSVP: Please email how you would like to participate (in person or virtually) and a completed copy of the virtual permission slip (1 per family - be sure to include everyone's names) to the Bastrop County 4-H Agent, Mellanie, at [email protected]!... Read More →

4-H Dog Project Interest Meeting

Virtual Experience (Online)

Hey all! We are getting ready to start up our Dog Project for this year! If you are interested in learning more about what this project looks like, be sure to RSVP by sending a completed virtual waiver to [email protected].   Virtual Waivers are available at https://bit.ly/Virtual_Waiver and are FILLABLE! You may add everyone's names so you only have to complete one per family. Please let us know if you have any questions at 512-581-7186 or [email protected]!  

Bee Jolly Showdown – Steer & Heifer Prospect Show

Below is the information about the “Bee Jolly Showdown” Steer and Heifer prospect show in Bee County. The show will be held at the Bee County Show Barn at 214 S FM-351 Beeville, TX 78102 December 19, 2020. Grand and Reserve Champions (Heifer and Steer) will receive cash prizes in the amount $500 and $300 as well as buckle plaques, Breed and Division Champions will receive belt buckles, a total of $6000 worth of prizes and awards will be given.

Dairy Judging Contest

With the cancellation of many of the Dairy Judging contest at our major shows this spring, the Texas 4-H Program along with Districts 4, 8, 10 and 11 will be hosting a joint contest in Sulphur Springs, TX on Saturday, February 6, 2021. For Senior 4-H teams, this contest will serve as the national 4-H qualifying event. The team and individual rankings will be based upon the Sulphur Springs 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Rules and Guidelines. This contest will be open to all 4-H members. There will be... Read More →

02/24/21 4-H Email Blast 2: Bastrop Area Livestock Show Reminders for next week

This email is geared towards exhibitors entered in the Bastrop Area Livestock Show. Hey all! We wanted to pass on a few reminders for the upcoming Bastrop Area Livestock Show this week!  Please read through the reminders and updates and let us know if  you have any questions.  I’ll be at the show if y’all need anything next week, but will be in Houston for the auction on Saturday. I also want to share that there has been a report of a group of pigs that were present... Read More →

02/24/21 4-H Email Blast: Smithville Livestock Show Broiler, Rabbit, & Schedule Updates

This email is geared towards exhibitors entered in the Smithville Livestock Show Hey all! We wanted to pass on updates about the 2021 Smithville Livestock Show.  There have been some adjustments to the schedule to assist with social distancing.  We’ve also included some reminders for Broiler & Rabbit Exhibitors. Broiler Exhibitors: The broiler pick-up date is Tuesday, March 2nd, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Shop Rabbit Exhibitors: Please touch base with your rabbit breeder.  The recent bad weather has affected a lot... Read More →

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 →