Category Archives: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University is awarding $16,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen and $8000 scholarships to transfer students

The Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University is awarding $16,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen and $8000 scholarships to transfer students.  Please see the attached pdf for information about the scholarships and the application process.  The deadline for the application is January 1.  Please find the application at this link: http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/scholarships/   The Soil & Crop Sciences Department at Texas A&M University has great opportunities for students wanting to major in Plant & Environmental Soil Science and Turfgrass Science.  These majors are great options for students with a… 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 – 11/10/20

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.  

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.

10/30/20 4-H Livestock Email Blast

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Current Livestock Show Entries (shows added this week) Current Calf Scramble Updates Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all! I wanted to pass on a few quick additions/updates to the livestock email blast from last week.  Please remember that all of our livestock and validation information is available on our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.  Additionally, you can see all of the upcoming workshops and opportunities on our calendar at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/calendar/ or at https://www.judgingcard.com/Registration/Default.aspx.  With that, we’ll jump straight in: CURRENT LIVESTOCK SHOW… Read More →

10/23/20 4-H Email Blast: General Reminders, Club Officer Training, & Roundup Contest Information

Howdy & Happy Friday!!! 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/. AGENT SCHEDULES: We (Ashley, Hillary, and I) would like to let you know that our schedules are fuller than normal this year due to the nature of everything going on.  We are doing our best to return all calls and emails in a timely fashion, however, with all… Read More →

10/23/20 4-H Livestock Email Blast

Howdy and Happy Friday, Y’all!   I wanted to pass on a few quick additions/updates to the livestock email blast from last week.  Please remember that all of our livestock and validation information is available on our website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/.  Additionally, you can see all of the upcoming workshops and opportunities on our calendar at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/calendar/ or at https://www.judgingcard.com/Registration/Default.aspx.  With that, we’ll jump straight in:   LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRY UPDATES: San Antonio Entries Available – DUE to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5th Website: https://www.sarodeo.com/livestock/category/livestock-exhibitor-information… Read More →

10/17/20 4-H Email Blast: General Reminders, Club Officer Training, & Roundup Contest Information

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Food & Nutrition Series Fashion & Interior Design Project Interest Club Officer Training County 4-H Council Meetings County Fall Roundup Contests District 10 4-H Fall Roundup Contests New Resources Available on the Website Other Opportunities Good evening, y’all! I hope you are doing well and enjoying the cooler weather!  I wanted to pass on a more general email blast that had most of the non-livestock project updates on it for y’all.  We also wanted to give you a heads up that… Read More →

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10/01/20 Livestock Email Blast

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER) Major Livestock Show Validation Updates Quality Counts Reminders 2020-2021 Major Show Entries Update 2020-2021 Calf Scramble Information & Opportunities Livestock Skillathon Opportunities Other Opportunities Howdy and Happy Thursday! We wanted to touch base with you all about upcoming livestock opportunities and information.  A lot of things are still being planned and talked about this year, but the official plans and entry information may not come until a little later than we’re used to.  Unfortunately, with the complications that COVID has presented,… Read More →