Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Annual Dinosaur Valley Jackpot Show
December 8, 2018 at the Somervell County Expo in Glen Rose, TX.
Please see the attached flyer for more information
Please see the attached flyer for more information
REMINDER: Travis County 4-H Scholarship Workshop - 12/12/18
Travis County will be hosting a 4-H Scholarship Workshop on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, starting at 6:30 PM and lasting approximately 2 hours. Please RSVP at the link below! The link will be active until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, December 11th!
RSVP: Travis County 4-H Scholarship Workshop
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Cowboy Capital Classic Steer Show - Bandera Co. - 12/15/18
Please see the information below about the Practice show being held in Bastrop County. Information is also available for download on the Travis 4-H Livestock Page
Monday, November 26, 2018
REMINDER: TCYS November/December updates
November 28, 2018 - TCYS RECIPE SUBMISSIONS DUE
Please Note:
BE SURE TO READ THE RULES FOR RECIPE SUBMISSIONS: All entries must be made from scratch, no boxed cakes, canned icing or pre-made pie crusts may be entered whatsoever. No entry may contain perishable foods such as milk, meringue, eggs, custard, pudding, cream cheese, whipped cream, butter, canned fruit or fresh fruit without it being baked/cooked into the entry.
If recipe is disqualified:
The exhibitor will have 5 business days to resubmit a recipe for approval after notification from TCYS Recipe Approval Committee email explaining issues with recipe. Recipe may only be re-submitted once, if disqualified. All recipes must be preapproved in order to compete in the 2018 TCYS Youth Fair.
Exhibitor will receive a reply via email if the recipe is approved. The approved recipe will have a TCYS watermark on it. Please print out this attachment, with the watermark for check in. Entries without this approval will not be accepted at Check in. TCYS WILL NOT resend recipes after December 15, 2018.
December 1, 2018 - CHARACTER COUNTS CERTIFICATION DUE
December 7, 2018 - TCYS POULTRY PICK-UPS
December 15, 2018 - TCYS RABBIT VALIDATION
REMEMBER:
- All Youth Fair baked goods Recipe Submissions are due by 4:59 PM
- Recipe Submission Link
Please Note:
BE SURE TO READ THE RULES FOR RECIPE SUBMISSIONS: All entries must be made from scratch, no boxed cakes, canned icing or pre-made pie crusts may be entered whatsoever. No entry may contain perishable foods such as milk, meringue, eggs, custard, pudding, cream cheese, whipped cream, butter, canned fruit or fresh fruit without it being baked/cooked into the entry.
If recipe is disqualified:
The exhibitor will have 5 business days to resubmit a recipe for approval after notification from TCYS Recipe Approval Committee email explaining issues with recipe. Recipe may only be re-submitted once, if disqualified. All recipes must be preapproved in order to compete in the 2018 TCYS Youth Fair.
Exhibitor will receive a reply via email if the recipe is approved. The approved recipe will have a TCYS watermark on it. Please print out this attachment, with the watermark for check in. Entries without this approval will not be accepted at Check in. TCYS WILL NOT resend recipes after December 15, 2018.
December 1, 2018 - CHARACTER COUNTS CERTIFICATION DUE
- Character Counts certification due by 11:59 PM for youth who are ONLY participating in the TCYS Youth Fair (quiz only needs to be completed once as a 4-H member)
- Character Counts Quiz Link
- Resources:
- Google Search "Character Counts" or "Six Pillars Character"
- or Review site: https://charactercounts.org/program-overview/six-pillars/
December 7, 2018 - TCYS POULTRY PICK-UPS
- TCYS poultry pick-ups will take place at the Manor High School Ag Barn on Friday, December 7, 2018, from about 3 PM to 7 PM.
- NEW LOCATION: 12900 Gregg Manor Rd; Manor (ag barns are located behind Manor Middle School)
- Please remember to bring your own boxes for transportation. TCYS representatives will be there and will write down wing band numbers for our reference.
December 15, 2018 - TCYS RABBIT VALIDATION
- TCYS Rabbit Validation will take place on Saturday, December 15th starting at 8:30 AM Hendrickson High School Ag rooms
- High School Address: 19201 Colorado Sand Dr, Pflugerville
- Go to the back of the High School. Look for the greenhouse, the Ag Class Rooms are in the building right by the greenhouse.
REMEMBER:
- Please bring your own blankets for your rabbit entries.
- The only paperwork you need to bring filled out with your project is the TCYS Liability Waiver found at this link
December 20, 2018 - TCYS/COUNTY CONSUMER DECISION MAKING CONTEST
- Check-in from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Harrell Enterprises
- 1710 Sullivan St
- Pflugerville, TX 78660
Friday, December 21, 2018 - TCYS WELDING CONTEST
- Check-in from 3:30pm - 4:00pm.
- Location: Plumber/Pipe Fitters Union #286
- 814 Airport Blvd.
- Austin, Texas 78702
Community Service Opportunity with Brown Santa - 12/13/18
The Travis County 4-H Council has put together a Community Service Opportunity for 4-H Members with Brown Santa!
Sign up to help out on Thursday, December 13th, from 6 PM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 8 PM at 3910 S. Industrial Dr., Ste, 100, Austin, TX 78744. Volunteer duties may include: unloading trailers, warehouse set-up, sorting food, wrapping presents, etc.
RSVP on the Sign-Up Genius Link!
Saturday, November 24, 2018
REMINDER: Senior Recordbook Informational 11/29/18
SENIORS - Grades 9-12
Travis County will be hosting a Senior 4-H Recordbook Overview for 4-H members in grades 9-12 on Thursday, November 29, 2018, starting at 6:30 PM and lasting approximately 1.5 hours. We will be going over the changes to the senior recordbook forms, as well as some tips and tricks for completing sections and keeping track of things! The workshop will be held at the Travis County Extension Office at 1600-B Smith Road.
JUNIORS/INTERMEDIATES - Grades 3-8
We will also be hosting a Junior/Intermediate Recordbook Overview for 4-H members in grades 3-8 on Monday, January 28th, as the educational program of our County Council Meeting. The Council meeting will start at 6:30 PM with the recordbook informational starting at 7 PM. The workshop will be held at the Travis County Extension Office at 1600-B Smith Road.
Please RSVP at the link below!
- The Senior link will be active until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 28th!
- The Junior/Intermediate link will be active until 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 27th!
RSVP: Travis County 4-H Recordbook Informationals
Friday, November 23, 2018
Grayson County 4-H GEAR Bot Challenge - 12/22/18
The Green Clovers 4-H Club from Grayson County is inviting all robot enthusiasts to come show their skills in the 2018 G.E.A.R. Challenge - Wild Things. This is one of the final opportunities for robotics teams to try to master these challenges. This contest will consist of Match Play and Technical Interviews ONLY - No Presentations. Register at https://grayson.agrilife.org/botbattle
Register by Monday, December 17th for regular cost ($50 per team). Late registration open from Tues. Dec. 18th to Fri. Dec. 21st for double the prices ($100 per team). No onsite registration allowed. This contest is limited to 4-H members only.
TAMU Soil & Crop Sciences Major & Scholarship Information
Below you will find information from the Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences Department regarding their
scholarship & degree information. Please feel free to share with any
interested parties. Information is also available at http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/academics/scholarships/, including information on degrees and career possibilities of Plant &
Environmental Soil Science and Turfgrass Science majors.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving from Travis County 4-H!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
TCYS Reminders for November/December!
November 28, 2018 - TCYS RECIPE SUBMISSIONS DUE
Please Note:
BE SURE TO READ THE RULES FOR RECIPE SUBMISSIONS: All entries must be made from scratch, no boxed cakes, canned icing or pre-made pie crusts may be entered whatsoever. No entry may contain perishable foods such as milk, meringue, eggs, custard, pudding, cream cheese, whipped cream, butter, canned fruit or fresh fruit without it being baked/cooked into the entry.
If recipe is disqualified:
The exhibitor will have 5 business days to resubmit a recipe for approval after notification from TCYS Recipe Approval Committee email explaining issues with recipe. Recipe may only be re-submitted once, if disqualified. All recipes must be preapproved in order to compete in the 2018 TCYS Youth Fair.
Exhibitor will receive a reply via email if the recipe is approved. The approved recipe will have a TCYS watermark on it. Please print out this attachment, with the watermark for check in. Entries without this approval will not be accepted at Check in. TCYS WILL NOT resend recipes after December 15, 2018.
December 1, 2018 - CHARACTER COUNTS CERTIFICATION DUE
December 7, 2018 - TCYS POULTRY PICK-UPS
December 15, 2018 - TCYS RABBIT VALIDATION
REMEMBER:
- All Youth Fair baked goods Recipe Submissions are due by 4:59 PM
- Recipe Submission Link
Please Note:
BE SURE TO READ THE RULES FOR RECIPE SUBMISSIONS: All entries must be made from scratch, no boxed cakes, canned icing or pre-made pie crusts may be entered whatsoever. No entry may contain perishable foods such as milk, meringue, eggs, custard, pudding, cream cheese, whipped cream, butter, canned fruit or fresh fruit without it being baked/cooked into the entry.
If recipe is disqualified:
The exhibitor will have 5 business days to resubmit a recipe for approval after notification from TCYS Recipe Approval Committee email explaining issues with recipe. Recipe may only be re-submitted once, if disqualified. All recipes must be preapproved in order to compete in the 2018 TCYS Youth Fair.
Exhibitor will receive a reply via email if the recipe is approved. The approved recipe will have a TCYS watermark on it. Please print out this attachment, with the watermark for check in. Entries without this approval will not be accepted at Check in. TCYS WILL NOT resend recipes after December 15, 2018.
December 1, 2018 - CHARACTER COUNTS CERTIFICATION DUE
- Character Counts certification due by 11:59 PM for youth who are ONLY participating in the TCYS Youth Fair (quiz only needs to be completed once as a 4-H member)
- Character Counts Quiz Link
- Resources:
- Google Search "Character Counts" or "Six Pillars Character"
- or Review site: https://charactercounts.org/program-overview/six-pillars/
December 7, 2018 - TCYS POULTRY PICK-UPS
- TCYS poultry pick-ups will take place at the Lanier High School Ag Rooms on Friday, December 7, 2018, from about 3 PM to 7 PM.
- High School Address: 1201 Payton Gin Road
- Ag rooms are located on the backside of the school
- Please remember to bring your own boxes for transportation. TCYS representatives will be there and will write down wing band numbers for our reference.
December 15, 2018 - TCYS RABBIT VALIDATION
- TCYS Rabbit Validation will take place on Saturday, December 15th starting at 8:30 AM Hendrickson High School Ag rooms
- High School Address: 19201 Colorado Sand Dr, Pflugerville
- Go to the back of the High School. Look for the greenhouse, the Ag Class Rooms are in the building right by the greenhouse.
REMEMBER:
- Please bring your own blankets for your rabbit entries.
- The only paperwork you need to bring filled out with your project is the TCYS Liability Waiver found at this link
December 20, 2018 - TCYS/COUNTY CONSUMER DECISION MAKING CONTEST
- Check-in from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Harrell Enterprises
- 1710 Sullivan St
- Pflugerville, TX 78660
Friday, December 21, 2018 - TCYS WELDING CONTEST
- Check-in from 3:30pm - 4:00pm.
- Location: Plumber/Pipe Fitters Union #286
- 814 Airport Blvd.
- Austin, Texas 78702
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
2019 San Antonio School Tour Guide Sign-Ups - DUE 12/5 at NOON
We
have received the dates for youth in grades 9-12 to serve as a school tour
guide at the San Antonio show. Youth will
need to commit their entire day from 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM to serving in
this leadership role and must be academically eligible to be excused from
school in February.
Youth must register for their day of choice by noon on Wednesday,
December 5, 2018. Once you sign up, you are fully committed to that date,
so be sure to triple check your schedule before signing up.
Click here to sign up as a tour guide! A copy of your
selection(s) will be emailed to the address submitted in the form.
Lost Pines Winter Classic Showmanship Practice Show - 12/1/18
Please see the information below about the Practice show being held in Bastrop County. Information is also available for download on the Travis 4-H Livestock Page
Recordbook Informationals RSVP - 11/29 for seniors and 1/28 for Juniors/Intermediates!
SENIORS - Grades 9-12
Travis County will be hosting a Senior 4-H Recordbook Overview for 4-H members in grades 9-12 on Thursday, November 29, 2018, starting at 6:30 PM and lasting approximately 1.5 hours. We will be going over the changes to the senior recordbook forms, as well as some tips and tricks for completing sections and keeping track of things! The workshop will be held at the Travis County Extension Office at 1600-B Smith Road.
JUNIORS/INTERMEDIATES - Grades 3-8
We will also be hosting a Junior/Intermediate Recordbook Overview for 4-H members in grades 3-8 on Monday, January 28th, as the educational program of our County Council Meeting. The Council meeting will start at 6:30 PM with the recordbook informational starting at 7 PM. The workshop will be held at the Travis County Extension Office at 1600-B Smith Road.
Please RSVP at the link below!
- The Senior link will be active until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, November 28th!
- The Junior/Intermediate link will be active until 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 27th!
RSVP: Travis County 4-H Recordbook Informationals
Monday, November 19, 2018
Rescheduled: Travis County 4-H Scholarship Workshop
RSVP: Travis County 4-H Scholarship Workshop
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Sheep shearing, wool and mohair schools set for Jan. 12-14 in San Angelo
Sheep shearing, wool and mohair schools set for Jan.
12-14 in San Angelo
By: Blair Fannin
SAN ANGELO – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host multiple
comprehensive wool education schools at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and
Extension Center, north of San Angelo on U.S. Highway 87.
(Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host
multiple comprehensive wool education schools at the Texas A&M AgriLife
Research and Extension Center, north of San Angelo on U.S. Highway 87. The
Texas A&M AgriLife Shearing School and the Wool and Mohair Schools are
scheduled for Jan. 12-14.
(Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)
The Texas A&M AgriLife Shearing School and the Wool and Mohair Schools are scheduled for Jan. 12-14.
The shearing school continues to grow in popularity, said Dr. Reid Redden, AgriLife Extension state sheep and goat specialist at San Angelo.
“Students appreciate the hands-on instruction, and the popularity of this school has made participant slots limited, so we are encouraging those interested to apply as soon as possible,” Redden said.
The school is meant to train the next generation of shearers by offering the most innovative technology available to harvest wool, he said. Shearing is physically demanding and participants should be aware that the skills taught require hard, manual labor.
“They should arrive willing to work and dressed in proper working attire,” he said.
Redden noted that whether individuals are new to shearing or wanting to hone their technique, something will be offered to everyone.
“The school has instructors who teach both international shearing pattern, often called Australian style, and the more commonly used shearing style in Texas. In addition to sheep, we also teach students to shear Angora goats, which makes our school unique to most other schools in the nation.”
Redden said the goal for all these schools is to develop industry professionals willing to use the most efficient technique, equipment and tools to harvest wool for sheep ranches of any size.
The wool-classing school is a separate school that teaches participants to sort wool into separate categories to improve the value of the wool clip for the grower and buyer, he said.
Dr. Ronald Pope, Texas A&M AgriLife Research director of the Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Research Lab, will coordinate the training.
“Both curriculums will complement each other,” Redden said. “And perhaps most importantly, students engage with industry professionals from ranch gate to retail shelf, which provides the opportunity for lifelong learning.”
The class sizes are limited due to the hands-on instruction, so applications for both schools must be submitted by Dec. 1. Successful applicants will be notified by Dec. 7.
Registration for the shearing school is available at https://agrilife.org/sheepandgoat/registration/. Registration for the mohair school is available at https://agrilife.org/sheepandgoat/woolmohair/. Those interested in registering may also phone 325-653-4576.
Individual registration for the shearing school or wool classing school is $150 for Texas residents and $250 for non-residents. Students will receive a sheep shearing handbook and DVD or wool classing manual. Previous students will receive a $100 discount.
The minimum age for participating in either course is 16 years old.
The school is a collaborative effort among AgriLife Extension, AgriLife Research, the American Sheep Industry Association and the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association.
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