Category Archives: 4-H Rabbits
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 →
2022 San Angelo Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates
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 →
2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Updates
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 →
09/09/21 4-H Email Blast: Elgin Livestock Show Opportunities & Updates
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 →
08/26/21 4-H Email Blast: Rabbit Project Opportunities
08/26/21 RABBIT PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES VALIDATION, BREEDING, & SHOWMANSHIP REMINDERS: There is no State Validation for rabbits – exhibitors must look for breeding dates and tattoo requirements in the rules of the shows in which they want to participate If you are purchasing rabbits from a breeder, plan to reach out to your breeder 2-3 months before the breeding date listed by the show to reserve your spot(s). There are a few good showmanship resources: The 2021-2025 ARBA Standard of Perfection – has the specific breed information for the recognized… Read More →
08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & New Opportunities!
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 →
08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: New 4-H Year Enrollment Reminders
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 →
07/23/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & State Fair Entry Information
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 →
05/18/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey
05/18/21 Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey Hey all! We have been asked to send out a survey to youth that are attending Bastrop ISD. Please see the message below from the new Bastrop Area Livestock Show President and let us know if you have any questions! They would like to collect responses by this weekend in order to help start the conversation. Good morning! My name is Barbara Lang and I am president of the Bastrop Area Livestock Show board. I am trying to find a way to… Read More →
05/14/21 4-H Email Blast: Recordbook Reminders (Due 06/02/21)
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 →
