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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER'S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! Okay - last email blast of today! We wanted to send out a little on our Professional YoU! Series that is starting up to help our youth feel a little more comfortable in preparing for some of the upcoming opportunities they will participate in. We'll also collect feedback from participants on what topics they want to cover in the upcoming sessions. OVERVIEW: The Professional YoU! Workshop is designed for youth who would like help with developing their professional... Read More →
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 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 →
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 →
08/23/21 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 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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
YOUTH FAIR REMINDERS: Youth Fair Check-In will be from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Friday, January 7, 2022 Please be prepared with your paperwork, manners, patience, and a positive attitude These are volunteers taking off work to ensure you have an opportunity to exhibit your work They will not be opening check-in early and they will not be extending the check-in time. You may check on your placings, make edits to your country store prices, and ask questions when the public viewing opens at 4:00 PM on Friday, January... Read More →
GENERAL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR & SATURDAY SCHEDULE UPDATES: There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules: Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM The updated Livestock Show Schedule is now available Here (Google Drive) and Here (PDF Copy). There are a few big changes: The show has bumped the... Read More →
Saturday, January 15, 2022 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building Barrow validation, entry forms & fees due Ag Mechanics 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 - DUE at time of entry Project Expense Sheet - DUE on... Read More →
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: Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the Rabbit Validation... Read More →
Monday, March 21, 2022 - Rabbit Validation from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building 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 - DUE at time of entry Project Expense Sheet - DUE on April 10, 2022 at Set-Up Day, must be completed for... Read More →
03/25/21 BALSFA OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING & THANK YOU NOTE REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a quick note on the upcoming open show board meeting for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show, as well as a couple of reminders for youth that made auction just in case they have not received their thank you note info. Please see the information below and let us know if you have any questions! OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING: The Open Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM this coming Monday, March 28,... Read More →
03/28/22 2022 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. 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... Read More →
04/04/22 2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022 Hey all! We wanted to pass on the late notice that the ELSA / BCJLS Board Meeting has been postponed to next Monday, April 11, 2022, starting at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW. Please note that Mellanie will not be able to attend since that will conflict with a previously scheduled meeting for her. Please let us know if you have any questions, though. 2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION: WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/ ELECTED OFFICERS: President: Patrick Maass... Read More →
04/05/22 COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETINGS Hey all! We wanted to send a quick reminder that our next County 4-H Council meeting will be tomorrow, April 5th, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. We would like to invite all youth who are interested in getting to know the County 4-H Council and Ambassadors, who are interested in possibly running for leadership positions in the future, and who are interested in learning about and planning some of the fun events that happen in our county. ... Read More →
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... Read More →
Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Mandatory Set-Up Day @ 2:00 PM at the Pavilion at River Bend Park 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): Project Expense Sheet - DUE on April 10, 2022 at Set-Up Day, must be completed for EACH of your projects
04/04/22 2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022 Hey all! We wanted to pass on the late notice that the ELSA / BCJLS Board Meeting has been postponed to next Monday, April 11, 2022, starting at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW. Please note that Mellanie will not be able to attend since that will conflict with a previously scheduled meeting for her. Please let us know if you have any questions, though. 2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION: WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/ ELECTED OFFICERS: President: Patrick Maass... Read More →
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... Read More →
Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Mandatory Clean-Up Day @ 2:00 PM at the Pavilion at River Bend Park RULES: Download the Rule Book Here Big Changes have a NEW*** notation that is in red text and yellow highlighted