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

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

FREE

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 →

11/06/20 4-H Email Blast: General Information & Updates

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Office Hours New Staff Members Contest Opportunities Fashion & Interior Design Project Interest Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training Upcoming Trainings & Opportunities Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all! I wanted to pass on a few quick additions/updates to the general 4-H email blast from last week.  Please remember that you can see all of the upcoming workshops and opportunities on our calendar at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/calendar/. OFFICE HOURS: The CEO will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in observation of Veteran’s Day Normal... Read More →

Bastrop County Volunteering & Nonprofit Workshop

Virtual Experience (Online)

The online workshop will last approximately 1 hour. The Webex can be accessed using this link - https://bit.ly/3lIOxmG or by visiting h ttps://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/par.openspace.  

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 Series – Session 3

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: 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

2020 Junior Leadership Retreat (Brownwood, TX)

Texas 4-H Conference Center 5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX, United States

We are excited to host Junior Leadership Retreat (JLR) again this fall! We will be following the many of the same precautions we followed for summer camp this year, as well as leaning on adult volunteers and agents to help us pull this retreat off safely. Below are the protocols we will follow and the specific needs for adult assistance for the retreat. Attached are the flyer and image for JLR and a flyer for other retreats and events held at the center.. JLR Registration will open Thursday... Read More →

Coryell County Gun Club Trap and Sporting Clay Shoot

Coryell county gun club is hosting a SALE qualifying trap and sporting clays event on November 14, 2020 at the Waco trap and skeet club. Attached is the flyer for more information.  You must have attended shooting sports practices under a certified shooting sports coach to participate.

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.

Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 4-H Winter Pen Pal Program – Registration Opening Nov. 16!

States’ 4-H will be offering another Pen Pal Program this winter.  Registration Opens November 16th.  Details and registration link is below.  Last time this was offered (this summer) slots were filled in two days so strongly encouraged youth to register early if they want to participate.   States' 4-H is launching online registration for its second Pen Pal Program on November 16! Program Details: The program will run from Jan 18 - April 18, 2021. Participants must be between the ages of 9-18 and from an active States' 4-H state. There is no cost for participation. Participants sign... 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 →

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 →

Swap It, Make It, Share It! Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series – Session 4

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: 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

Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training

Our District 10 4-H Specialist, Megan Logan, is hosting a virtual in-depth training on the Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarships at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2020 IF you are in 10th-12th grades, we HIGHLY encourage you to attend this training to help you prepare for your applications Topics Covered: Timeline/Process Online Application Platform Preparing your application What to have on hand to help you And MORE!!! RSVP by NOON on November 19th at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CljXn3JknE2hQtEx06ehFl_7nBiGwBxOoQIdZWOyq4dUOUtFQzhMRVA1WFlMNVc5TUU2VVdMNE43WC4u  

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.