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 →

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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.  

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 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 5

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 →

District 4 Shooting Sports Coaches Certification Training

District 4 is excited to host a Shooting Sports Coaches Certification Training on December 12, 2020 in Bowie County.  The complete information packet can be found on the District 4 4-H Website at https://d44-h.tamu.edu/  

 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 →

12/11/2020 4-H Email Blast: General Updates & Information (Resent 12/14/20)

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Office Hours In-Person Meeting Opportunities/Guidelines Pecan Auxiliary Raffle Tickets Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training Upcoming Trainings & Opportunities Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Friday Monday, Y’all! I wanted to resend our email blast today - it seems we had LOTS of technology issues going on last week with internet and the email blast getting marked as spam in our Outlook system. We think we have everything fixed and addressed, however, please be sure to check your spam folders for information every... 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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu.   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 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu!  

Swap It, Make It, Share It! Virtual Food & Nutrition Project Series – Session 6

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 →

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.

12/31/2020 4-H Email Blast: General Updates & Information

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Office Hours In-Person Meeting Opportunities/Guidelines Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Training Upcoming Trainings & Opportunities Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Thursday, Y’all! We hope you had a fabulous and relaxing holiday!  As we get ready to jump into 2021 tonight, we hope all of your hopes, dreams, and goals come true!  We can't wait to see what this year brings and we are excited for you to be taking the journey with us! Please remember that you can see all of the... Read More →

Big Youth Workshop

  Save the Date! The BIG Youth Workshop is set for January 5, 2021. This workshop will be held in conjunction with the BIG Conference, but will be held virtually. Students will gain knowledge about “Connecting Agriculture & their Communities” from our amazing line-up of speakers. Registration is currently open and will remain open until January 1, 2021. Registration is, however, limited to those students in 7th-12th grade.

2020-2021 Teen Retreat

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

We are excited to host several camps again this fall/winter! We will be following 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. 4-H Camp Fall and Winter Retreat Safety Protocols: Face mask will be worn when indoors and when we cannot social distance We will encourage hand washing between sessions... Read More →

01/08/21 4-H Email Blast: General Updates & Information

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) OFFICE HOURS & STAFFING IN PERSON MEETING OPPORTUNITIES/GUIDELINES 2020-2021 DISTRICT 10 4-H COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY 2020-2021 SPRING PROJECT PLANNING SURVEY – RESPONSE NEEDED 2020-2021 COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2020-2021 CONSUMER EDUCATION PROJECT UPDATES DOG PROJECT REMINDERS OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Howdy, happy Friday, and Happy New Year!!! As we jump straight into the new year, we are excited to pass on some upcoming opportunities to y’all.  Right now, in person opportunities may be a little limited as we receive updates from the State and... Read More →

District 11 Shooting Sports Training – 1/9/21

Information for the 2020-2021 District 11 Shooting Sports Training is now available at the event website: https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/district-11-shooting-sports/. The event will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Victoria 4-H Activity Center in Victoria, TX. Registration will be online at 4-H Online. Regular registration will be open from November 15, 2020 – December 18, 2020. Late registration will be open from December 19-25, 2020. Note: The entire training is limited to 60 participants.

Texas 4-H Dog Validation – DUE JANUARY 10, 2021

Virtual Experience (Online)

This letter has been sent blind copy to 4-H families enrolled in the 4-H Dog Care and Training Project.  If you no longer wish to received Dog Project information, remove the project from your list in your 4-H Online profile. Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held on July 9-10, 2021 at the Walker County Fairgrounds in Huntsville, Texas.  To be eligible for this show, dogs must be validated by January 10, 2021 in 4-H Online. Written Instructions are available online (Linked - CLICK HERE).  Misty Cathy has also created... Read More →

01/15/2021 4-H Livestock Email Blast – Major Show Updates, Bastrop & Smithville Reminders, & Weigh Days

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Major Show Updates Livestock Project Weigh Day Bastrop Area Livestock Show Reminders Smithville Livestock Show Reminders Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all! We wanted to pass on some quick updates for livestock exhibitors – we were hoping to have more information for you this week, but we are still confirming details with most of the major livestock shows.  In the meantime, please remember that Ashley and I are happy to make arrangements to visit you and your livestock projects or... Read More →

Multi-County Consumer Education Project – RSVP by 01/18/21

We are excited to host a multi-county Consumer Education Project series with Travis and Williamson County! RSVP Required! Be sure to sign up for the series at https://bit.ly/21ConsumerEd by January 18, 2021 A Printable copy of the schedule and project overview is available at http://bit.ly/ConsumerOverview21 Right now, we are planning on the practices being virtual – we are working on a way to incorporate in-person activities when possible  

2021 Refashion Retreat (Brownwood, TX)

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

We are excited to host several camps again this fall/winter! We will be following 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. 4-H Camp Fall and Winter Retreat Safety Protocols: Face mask will be worn when indoors and when we cannot social distance We will encourage hand washing between sessions... Read More →

02/05/2021 4-H Email Blast: Scholarship Opportunities & Reminders

This email blast is geared towards our Graduating High School Seniors and 11th graders preparing for their senior year. Hey all and Happy Friday! We wanted to pass on some reminders about the Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship deadlines and the local scholarship opportunities available for everyone.  There should be several options available for those who have AND have not completed and turned in recordbooks in the past.  If you have any questions about scholarships or would like someone to help review applications or essays, please don't hesitate to... Read More →

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 →

D10 4-H Photography Contest – Entries Due 02/26/21

Please see the reminder below for the District 10 4-H Photography Contest - entries are due 02/26/21 Register online at: https://tx.4honline.com See the District 10 Rules at: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/files/2020/10/D-10-Photography-Letter-2021.pdf