2020 Texas 4-H Congress

Texas State Capitol Building with statue in Austin, USA Happy New Year 2020! It is an even year, which means that Texas 4-H Congress will be taking place at the Capitol Building in Austin, Texas during July 12-15, 2020! I wanted to take a moment to share some initial information about the event to help everyone start thinking about it.  It is an incredible and prestigious leadership experience, and one of my personal favorites!  More specific timelines and information will be released to us around the first week... Read More →

$350

2020 Virtual Texas 4-H Congress

Virtual Experience (Online)

While we had to cancel our traditional means of Texas 4-H Congress, we can still learn virtually from a Texas Congressional member, a Lobbyist, and a Governmental Staffer on Facebook Live! We can also learn about what a bill is, how to write a bill, and what the Press Corps and Lobbyist positions look like for the 2022 Texas 4-H Congress in our zoom sessions led by Texas 4-H Council members and 4-H faculty! Even better - we CAN review bills written by 4-H youth that had already been... Read More →

Professional YoU! Virtual Camp Series

Virtual Experience (Online)

Event Information: This Virtual Camp Series is designed to help Texas 4-H youth to develop and enhance their professional skills.  Texas 4-H members outside of Bastrop County 4-H are also welcome to participate. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for the date(s) you wish to participate in: Please submit 1 response per child, even if you will be participating on the same computer Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s) Download,... Read More →

Free

Professional YoU! Virtual Camp Series

Virtual Experience (Online)

Event Information: This Virtual Camp Series is designed to help Texas 4-H youth to develop and enhance their professional skills.  Texas 4-H members outside of Bastrop County 4-H are also welcome to participate. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for the date(s) you wish to participate in: Please submit 1 response per child, even if you will be participating on the same computer Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s) Download,... Read More →

Free

2020 Sheep Capital Lamb Camp

The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office in Tom Green County are proud to present the 4th Sheep Capital Lamb Camp to be held in San Angelo, Texas on the fairgrounds of the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo. The camp will be open to incoming 3rd Graders through seniors in high school, and exhibitors of all levels of experience are welcome to participate.  Registration is limited to the first 80 paid campers.  The cost of the camp is $175 per camper... Read More →

2020-2021 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Applications DUE

Virtual Experience (Online)

Online applications for the 2020-2021 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador team are OPEN!  Applications are DUE by July 31, 2020. Application link:  https://texas4-hyouthdevelopment.submittable.com/submit  The application will activate on July 1.  Applicants will need to create a simple profile on Submittable in order to complete the application. Mission As STEM Ambassadors, our mission is to educate communities about science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities; both inside and outside of 4-H, while learning essential skills in STEM, communication, and teamwork. Eligibility for New Members Individuals must: Be in at least the 9th grade... Read More →

Online Food Preservation Series – Drying Herbs

Virtual Experience (Online)

The Archer County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting an online food preservation series in August. Registration is online, through Eventbrite at https://foodpreservationonline.eventbrite.com.  The cost for the entire series is $20.00. Classes will take place at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM and will cover: August 4 - Drying Herbs August 11 - Drying Fruits & Vegetables August 18 - Freezing August 25 - Jerky Each session will be recorded.  The participation link will be sent to each registered participant the day of the event.  A password protected link, to... Read More →

$20.00

Preserving Your Harvest Canning Class Series – Introduction & Equipment

Virtual Experience (Online)

Castro County-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and 4-H is hosting an online Preserving Your Harvest Canning Class Series. Registration is through Eventbrite at https://preservingyourharvestonline.eventbrite.com and the cost will be $15.  This 3 part series will take place at 6:30 PM and will cover Aug 4-Introduction and equipment Aug 6-Water Bath canning basics -including jellies pickles and salsa Aug 11 – Pressure Canner Basics -including vegetables Once the participant is registered they will get a link for the event each day.  We will be recording.

$15.00

Preserving Your Harvest Online Canning Class Series – Water Bath Basics

Virtual Experience (Online)

Castro County-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and 4-H is hosting an online Preserving Your Harvest Canning Class Series. Registration is through Eventbrite at https://preservingyourharvestonline.eventbrite.com and the cost will be $15.  This 3 part series will take place at 6:30 PM and will cover Aug 4-Introduction and equipment Aug 6-Water Bath canning basics -including jellies pickles and salsa Aug 11 – Pressure Canner Basics -including vegetables Once the participant is registered they will get a link for the event each day.  We will be recording.

$15.00

Online Food Preservation Series – Drying Fruits & Vegetables

Virtual Experience (Online)

The Archer County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting an online food preservation series in August. Registration is online, through Eventbrite at https://foodpreservationonline.eventbrite.com.  The cost for the entire series is $20.00. Classes will take place at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM and will cover: August 4 - Drying Herbs August 11 - Drying Fruits & Vegetables August 18 - Freezing August 25 - Jerky Each session will be recorded.  The participation link will be sent to each registered participant the day of the event.  A password protected link, to... Read More →

$20.00

Preserving Your Harvest Online Canning Class Series – Pressure Canning Basics

Virtual Experience (Online)

Castro County-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and 4-H is hosting an online Preserving Your Harvest Canning Class Series. Registration is through Eventbrite at https://preservingyourharvestonline.eventbrite.com and the cost will be $15.  This 3 part series will take place at 6:30 PM and will cover Aug 4-Introduction and equipment Aug 6-Water Bath canning basics -including jellies pickles and salsa Aug 11 – Pressure Canner Basics -including vegetables Once the participant is registered they will get a link for the event each day.  We will be recording.

$15.00

Professional YoU! Virtual Camp Series

Virtual Experience (Online)

Event Information: This Virtual Camp Series is designed to help Texas 4-H youth to develop and enhance their professional skills.  Texas 4-H members outside of Bastrop County 4-H are also welcome to participate. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for the date(s) you wish to participate in: Please submit 1 response per child, even if you will be participating on the same computer Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s) Download,... Read More →

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4-H Food Drive – 08/17/20 to 08/22/20

Hey all! We are hosting a Food Drive all next week to help support our Food Pantry and community! Please spread the word - we're accepting donations at the County Extension Office from Monday, 08/17/20, until 1:00 PM next Saturday, 08/22/20!  

Online Food Preservation Series – Freezing

Virtual Experience (Online)

The Archer County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting an online food preservation series in August. Registration is online, through Eventbrite at https://foodpreservationonline.eventbrite.com.  The cost for the entire series is $20.00. Classes will take place at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM and will cover: August 4 - Drying Herbs August 11 - Drying Fruits & Vegetables August 18 - Freezing August 25 - Jerky Each session will be recorded.  The participation link will be sent to each registered participant the day of the event.  A password protected link, to... Read More →

$20.00

Early Validation Tag Order Deadline: Major Heifers & Major Lambs/Goats

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Heifers (this is the last validation for the 2020-2021 year) Major Lamb/Goats (only validation for Spring Major Shows) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 8/19/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/23/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here  Heifer Reminders Lamb/Goat Reminders HEIFER VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Breeding Heifer validation for... Read More →

Online Food Preservation Series – Jerky

Virtual Experience (Online)

The Archer County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting an online food preservation series in August. Registration is online, through Eventbrite at https://foodpreservationonline.eventbrite.com.  The cost for the entire series is $20.00. Classes will take place at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM and will cover: August 4 - Drying Herbs August 11 - Drying Fruits & Vegetables August 18 - Freezing August 25 - Jerky Each session will be recorded.  The participation link will be sent to each registered participant the day of the event.  A password protected link, to... Read More →

$20.00

Professional YoU! Virtual Camp Series

Virtual Experience (Online)

Event Information: This Virtual Camp Series is designed to help Texas 4-H youth to develop and enhance their professional skills.  Texas 4-H members outside of Bastrop County 4-H are also welcome to participate. To Register for one or more of the programs in this camp series, please complete the following steps: RSVP for the date(s) you wish to participate in: Please submit 1 response per child, even if you will be participating on the same computer Please make sure that you receive an email confirming your submission(s) Download,... Read More →

Free

2020-2021 Spring Major Show & BALS Broiler Orders Due to CEO

2020-2021 Major Show Broiler Orders are due Thursday, September 3, 2020, by 5:00 PM This order is for birds to be entered in the Texas Spring Major Shows and the Bastrop Area Livestock Show this spring - please remember that ordering birds does NOT enter you in any of the shows Order Online Here   Download PDF Order Form

2020 Virtual Livestock 101 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE

2020 Virtual Livestock 101 Session: Lamb/Goat

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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE

Early Validation Tag Order Deadline: Fall Major Swine Validation

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 101 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE

2020 Virtual Livestock Project Leader Training – 09/22/20

Virtual Experience (Online)

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our Texas 4-H volunteers!  Please join us on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, on Zoom at 6:00 PM to learn about being a Livestock Project Leader.  This training will be geared to those new volunteers who would like to know more about leading the livestock project, but we also welcome more experienced volunteers interested in some new ideas as well as teen leaders. In order to participate, you must be enrolled as a Texas 4-H Volunteer.  We will double check volunteer... Read More →

FREE

LATE Validation Tag Order Deadline: Major Heifers & Major Lambs/Goats

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Heifers (this is the last validation for the 2020-2021 year) Major Lamb/Goats (only validation for Spring Major Shows) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 8/19/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/23/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here  Heifer Reminders Lamb/Goat Reminders HEIFER VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Breeding Heifer validation for... Read More →

2020 Virtual Livestock 101 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE

 Junior Master Photographer/Photography Ambassador Workshops

Junior Master Photographer/Photography Ambassador Workshops The Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer (JMP) program provides advanced instruction to photography enthusiasts.  As a Junior Master Photographer, youth will be expected to return to their counties and districts to serve as teen leaders for the project. Additionally, Junior Master Photographers may be called upon by the County Extension Agent or 4-H Specialist to serve as photographers for various 4-H events and activities.  Only dedicated photography project youth wishing to expand their knowledge as well as service to others should apply for... Read More →

2020 Virtual Livestock 101 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE

2020 Natural Resources Project Leader Training

We are excited to share this opportunity for any adults interested in leading Natural Resources projects!  Please let us know if you have any questions! Register at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y5flfxz6  

2020 In-Person STEM/Robotics Project Leader Training (10/03/2020)

Lee County Extension Office; 310 S Grimes St, Giddings, TX 78942 310 S Grimes St, Giddings, TX, United States

We are excited to offer this opportunity to our Texas 4-H volunteers!  Please join us on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the Lee County Extension Office to learn about the Robotics Project!  This training will be geared to those new volunteers who would like to know more about leading the robotics project, but we also welcome more experienced volunteers interested in some new ideas, as well as teen leaders. In order to participate, you must be enrolled as a Texas 4-H Volunteer.  We will double check volunteer status... Read More →

$10

2020 Texas 4-H Ag Product ID Workshop

Join Texas 4-H during National 4-H Week on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 pm via Microsoft Teams to learn more about Ag Product Identification. The Agricultural Product Identification contest provides youth the ability to further their knowledge and skills when evaluating ag products grown in Texas. Pre-registration is required via https://tinyurl.com/yxe9mlnn . Then be sure and get registered on 4HOnline between October 1 – 28, 2020 for the Virtual Ag Product Identification Contest. This contest will be held on Tuesday, November 10th. Two contest times are available, 4:00 or 6:00 pm. Divisions... Read More →

2020 Central Texas Showdown Livestock Judging Contest

The Central Texas Showdown Livestock Judging Contest will be hosted on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at The Wood Ranch (address in flyer).  We will be implementing a FFA division this year that will have questions and a test! For junior/senior 4-H and FFA participants, entry fee will be $50/team or $12.50/individual. There will be no late fees but to help us out on planning, please register on Judging Card by October 7th through your CEA/AST Late entries after the 7th, can be done at the contest. Also, you must... Read More →

Beef Skillathon Practice (Online Only)

Virtual Experience (Online)

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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu. 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu!... Read More →

LATE Validation Tag Order Deadline: Fall Major Swine Validation

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 →

Registration Deadline: Swap It, Make It, Share It! Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series

Virtual Experience (Online)

Please join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series!  The series will be held over Zoom and the information for each session will be emailed out 1-2 days ahead of time.  If you have any questions, please contact the Bastrop County Extension Office at 512-581-7186 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu. To RSVP: Please email a simple family recipe and a completed virtual permission slip (1 per family - be sure to include everyone's names) and email them to our 4-H Agent,... 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu. 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu!... Read More →

Swap It, Make It, Share It! Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Session I

Virtual Experience (Online)

Please join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series!  The series will be held over Zoom and the information for each session will be emailed out 1-2 days ahead of time.  If you have any questions, please contact the Bastrop County Extension Office at 512-581-7186 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu. To RSVP: Please email a simple family recipe and a completed virtual permission slip (1 per family - be sure to include everyone's names) and email them to our 4-H Agent,... Read More →

2020 Virtual Livestock 201 Session: Lamb/Goat

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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE

Virtual 4-H Club Officer Training

Virtual Experience (Online)

Hey all! Remember, if you are a 4-H Club Officer, we are hosting a training on Monday, October 26th, to go over Parliamentary Procedure! To sign up, follow these 2 steps: RSVP at https://rb.gy/vyvtux Download the virtual waiver at https://rb.gy/ejyltx and send it to Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Fall Major Validation Day: Major Heifers and Major Lambs/Goats

EVENT INFORMATION: Exhibitors must purchase validation tags for and physically validate the following animals at this event in order to show: Heifers (this is the last validation for the 2020-2021 year) Major Lamb/Goats (only validation for Spring Major Shows) Validation Tag Purchase Deadlines: $20 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 8/19/20 $30 per tag/UIN for Validation orders placed or post-marked by 9/23/20 Purchase Validation Tags Here  Heifer Reminders Lamb/Goat Reminders HEIFER VALIDATION REMINDERS: Bastrop County major show livestock exhibitor’s orders for: Breeding Heifer validation for... Read More →

Swap It, Make It, Share It! Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series Session 2

Virtual Experience (Online)

Please join us on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM to participate in our Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series!  The series will be held over Zoom and the information for each session will be emailed out 1-2 days ahead of time.  If you have any questions, please contact the Bastrop County Extension Office at 512-581-7186 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu. To RSVP: Please email a simple family recipe and a completed virtual permission slip (1 per family - be sure to include everyone's names) and email them to our 4-H Agent,... Read More →

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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu: https://rb.gy/mn34h6 We will... Read More →

FREE