Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

2022 Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show Entry Info & Updates

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 →

One Day 4-H

  HAPPY NATIONAL 4-H WEEK 2021! 2021-2022 Bastrop 4-H Council Officers present the National 4-H Proclamation to the Bastrop County Commissioners Court Happy Monday and Happy National 4-H Week!! We are excited to kick off National 4-H Week (October 3-9, 2021), which recognizes all of the cool things 4-H members do around our country.  Sadly, both Facebook and Instagram are down today, so we couldn't share some of the photos that have been shared with us, but we will do so as soon as we are able.  We... Read More →

2021 Livestock 101: Recordkeeping Session Info

10/18/21 2021 Livestock 101: RECORDKEEPING SESSION INFO   Hey all and happy Monday! I wanted to share the RSVP details for the Livestock 101 session scheduled for this Thursday.  This should be a good session for all animal projects whether you are showing them or not! We'll cover the basics of recordkeeping, what types of records we should be keeping and why, as well as methods of storing them, and traveling with them!  Remember, recordkeeping applies to ALL animal projects, and both 4-H & FFA members are welcome... Read More →

2021 District 10 Fall Roundup Registration Info & Updates

  10/26/21 2021 DISTRICT 10 FALL ROUNDUP REGISTRATION INFO & UPDATES Hey all! We are super excited to share the information for the District 10 Fall Roundup Contests!  Some of the contests are team related for the Fall, but please let us know if you all have any questions about them! GENERAL INFORMATION: District 10 Fall Roundup Website: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-10-4-h-fall-round-up/ Fall Roundup Guide (Updated 10/15/21) Dates: November 30 - December 2, 2021 Location: Kerrville, Texas (specific locations listed in the Guide)   REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration takes place via 4-H Online Registration... Read More →

Intro to Entomology Opportunity

  10/21/21 INTRO TO ENTOMOLOGY OPPORTUNITY Hey all! Please see the details for the upcoming Intro to Entomology Project Session scheduled for 6:00 PM next Wednesday, October 27th, at the Lee County Extension Office.  Miss Geri has a few cool things planned, including learning how to pin insects!   OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post. Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or... Read More →

2021 Livestock 101: Recordkeeping Session

Virtual Experience (Online)

10/18/21 2021 Livestock 101: RECORDKEEPING SESSION INFO   Hey all and happy Monday! I wanted to share the RSVP details for the Livestock 101 session scheduled for this Thursday.  This should be a good session for all animal projects whether you are showing them or not! We'll cover the basics of recordkeeping, what types of records we should be keeping and why, as well as methods of storing them, and traveling with them!  Remember, recordkeeping applies to ALL animal projects, and both 4-H & FFA members are welcome... Read More →

Lone Star Cattlemen: Wild Game Dinner

  07/22/21 LSC WILD GAME DINNER LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Howdy and happy Thursday! We wanted to pass on the news that you can now sign up to volunteer to help serve at the 2021 Lone Star Cattlemen Wild Game Dinner scheduled for 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Capitol Wright Distributing in Manor, TX.  They will typically try to come out and support the youth who work this event! You can sign up to volunteer at https://lonestarcattlemen.org/volunteer/  OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration... Read More →

2022 San Antonio Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

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 →

2022 Houston Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

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 →

2021 District 10 Fall Roundup Registration Info & Updates

  10/26/21 2021 DISTRICT 10 FALL ROUNDUP REGISTRATION INFO & UPDATES Hey all! We are super excited to share the information for the District 10 Fall Roundup Contests!  Some of the contests are team related for the Fall, but please let us know if you all have any questions about them! GENERAL INFORMATION: District 10 Fall Roundup Website: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-10-4-h-fall-round-up/ Fall Roundup Guide (Updated 10/15/21) Dates: November 30 - December 2, 2021 Location: Kerrville, Texas (specific locations listed in the Guide)   REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration takes place via 4-H Online Registration... Read More →

2021-2022 Major Lamb, Goat, & Heifer Validation

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

Participants must purchase validation tags in order to participate in this event and receive information - please reach out to your CEA/AST.

Intro to Entomology Workshop

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

  10/21/21 INTRO TO ENTOMOLOGY OPPORTUNITY Hey all! Please see the details for the upcoming Intro to Entomology Project Session scheduled for 6:00 PM next Wednesday, October 27th, at the Lee County Extension Office.  Miss Geri has a few cool things planned, including learning how to pin insects!   OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post. Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or... Read More →

2022 TCYS Invitational Heifer Show Entries Due to CEO @ 12:00 Noon

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 →

CEA Schedule For Next Week

  10/15/21 AGENT SCHEDULES FOR NEXT WEEK (October 18-22) Hey all and happy Friday! I wanted to reach out to you to let you know we are having a few last-minute adjustments this week to some of the 4-H programs we had talked about at our Council Meetings and had mentioned in a couple of email blasts.  I am working around a family emergency (everyone is okay) and I am having to adjust my schedule to take care of a couple of family members now until the end... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Reminders (10/29/21)

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 →

Elgin Livestock Show Entry Reminders (Due 11/01/21)

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 →

2022 Major Livestock Show Entries due 11/04/21

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 →

Major Livestock Show Entry Deadline – by 12:00 Noon, 11/04/21

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 →

2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Reminders

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 →

Smithville Livestock Show Entry Day: Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Rabbits, Broilers

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 →

Dog Project Interest Meeting 11/17/21

11/15/21 4-H DOG PROJECT INTEREST MEETING Hey all! We wanted to let you know that we are planning on holding a short Dog Project Interest meeting at 5:30 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office this Wednesday, November 17th.  The meeting should last about 45 minutes and we are going to cover some of the participation options for the Dog Project, Ellen Carroll is going to share some of her experiences, and we'll talk about what we want to do this year! Please let us know if you... Read More →

2022 Major Livestock Show Contests (Entries Due 11/29/21)

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 →

County 4-H Council Meeting Reminder – 12/07/21

Bastrop County Agrilife Extension Office 901 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

  12/01/21 DECEMBER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETING INVITATION Hey all! We are getting ready to have our December County 4-H Council meeting next Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office.  We wanted to send out another reminder! 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... Read More →

Junior Master Photographer Workshop II – 12/04/21

  08/30/21 Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities Hey all, This email blast is geared towards youth interested in the Photography Project.  Below are promotional documents outlining the dates for the two upcoming Junior Master Photographer (JMP) workshops.   The back page includes details about the program, eligibility, and expectations. Also included below are 2 brochures outlining the JMP and Ambassador programs.  To be clear about this process, youth must first become a certified Junior Master Photographer to be eligible to become an ambassador.  There is... Read More →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Validation/Entry Day: Swine, Goats, Lambs (Rabbit & Plant entry forms due)

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 →

County 4-H Council Meeting Reminder – 12/07/21

Bastrop County Extension Office

  12/06/21 DECEMBER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETING INVITATION Hey all! We are getting ready to have our December County 4-H Council meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office.  We wanted to send out another reminder! 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... Read More →

2022 Leadership Opportunity – San Antonio & Rodeo Austin School Tours

  12/06/21 2022 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SAN ANTONIO & RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS Hey all! We wanted to pass on a couple of unique leadership opportunities available to both 4-H & FFA youth.  Both the San Antonio Livestock Show (SALE) and Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show have opportunities for youth to lead school tour groups. For 4-H members, these are great experiences that count towards your leadership experiences for scholarship applications and your recordbooks.  You do NOT have to currently own or show livestock, nor do you have... Read More →

Elgin Livestock Show Reminders for December/January

12/10/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY (Now the Bastrop County Junior Livestock Show (BCJLS)) Good Afternoon! We are getting excited!!  We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair, as well as for the Rabbit Exhibitors since the show is only 4 weeks away!!! Currently, acknowledgement of entry emails are being worked on by the Show Board and should be getting out this week.  The Board is also working on a list of tasks completed by each... Read More →

ELSA Barn Cleanup #1

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

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

Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & Reminders – Validation 12/04/21

11/30/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS & UPDATES Hey all! We wanted to send a few reminders for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show Validation/Entry night happening this Saturday, December 4th, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  Please let us know if you have any questions and we'll see you Saturday!! 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... Read More →

Photography Workshop Opportunity – 12/18/21

  12/14/21 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY Hey all! District 10 just posted a photography workshop opportunity not too far from us in Boerne, TX - please check out the information below if you are interested! Howdy District 10! I hope everyone is ready for a wonderful holiday season. The Kendall County State Photography Ambassadors are offering a 4-H Photography Workshop this Saturday (Dec. 18th) from 1 to 5pm in Boerne TX! Come learn from some of the best! Sign Up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949aba823a3fe3-4hlong    OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found... Read More →

ELSA Barn Cleanup #2 & ELSA Show Board Meeting

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

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

ELSA/BCJLS Youth Fair Check In

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

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 →

ELSA/BCJLS Livestock Show & Auction

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

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 →

ELSA Barn Cleanup #3

I.G. Janca Show Barn by Elgin VFW on US 95 South

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

Smithville Livestock Show Entry Day: Barrows & Ag Mechanics

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 →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Rabbit Validation Night & Contest Entry Night

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 →

2022 4-H Recordbook Training

  03/16/22 2022 4-H Recordbook Training Hey all, We wanted to let you know that we are getting ready to start recordbook season!  We are putting together an overview geared towards those new to recordbooks, but all are welcome to attend.  Please see the information below to RSVP for the training! For those who are experienced with recordbooks, we have included the links to resources and deadlines below.  There are lots of options to work on your recordbook ahead of time and get feedback if you would like... Read More →

2022 4-H/FFA Barn Dance

  03/16/22 2022 4-H/FFA Barn Dance Hey all, We wanted to share a fun opportunity that our Bastrop 4-H Council and Ambassadors have been putting together!  They have been looking for opportunities for all of our 4-H & FFA members in Bastrop County to come together as a Bastrop County family and network with each other - so they made one!! Tickets may be purchased for $5 per person online at https://bit.ly/BastropDance OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.... Read More →

Smithville Livestock Show Rabbit Validation

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 →