Category Archives: 4-H/FFA Validation
2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine)
04/05/22 2022-2023 Summer Livestock Validation Tag Orders (Steers, Heifers, SF Lamb & Goat, SF Swine) Hey all! Happy Tuesday!! We wanted to send out a few reminders that it is time to start planning for the 2022-2023 show season! This information is also available on the livestock page of our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/. We currently have information posted for the large animals including: Steers, Heifers, State Fair Lambs, State Fair Goats, & State Fair Swine. All livestock projects that exhibitors would like to show in the fall major livestock shows (State Fair… Read More →
2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022
04/04/22 2022 ELSA / BCJLS Meeting Moved to April 11, 2022 Hey all! We wanted to pass on the late notice that the ELSA / BCJLS Board Meeting has been postponed to next Monday, April 11, 2022, starting at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW. Please note that Mellanie will not be able to attend since that will conflict with a previously scheduled meeting for her. Please let us know if you have any questions, though. 2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION: WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/ ELECTED OFFICERS: President: Patrick Maass… Read More →
2022 Smithville Livestock Show Dates & Expense Sheet Reminders
03/28/22 2022 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show! There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed. As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE. Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply to their projects. Remember that 4-H members are representing our program at all times while at… Read More →
2022 Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Open Meeting & Auction Thank You Reminders
03/25/22 BALSFA OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING & THANK YOU NOTE REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a quick note on the upcoming open show board meeting for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show, as well as a couple of reminders for youth that made auction just in case they have not received their thank you note info. Please see the information below and let us know if you have any questions! OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING: The Open Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM this coming Monday, March 28,… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
