Circle Bar T Ranch has Lambs for sale!

Jeff Turner has some lambs available for the Travis County Youth Show (TCYS) as well as prospects for major shows in Texas. Prices start at $400.00. 

They are located near the Hays/Caldwell line, we're just off HWY 21, or can text you a few pictures. Please give them a call if you may be interested. 512-738-2271.

Fayette County Fair Food Challenge - 8/2/18

Fayette County Fair is excited to host the 2^nd Fayette County Fair Food Challenge Contest on Thursday, August 2 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange.  This year ages will be determined by the upcoming school year (2018-2019). Please see the rules and entry form available below.  These are also available on the Travis County 4-H Website.

 

4-H FCH Project Day coming up on July 27, 2018 - RSVP by July 20th!

The workshop is free and is a lot of fun - be sure to bring a friend!  Please RSVP to Angela Reyes by 7/20 at amreyes@ag.tamu.edu if you have not already signed up!

2018 Travis County 4-H Recordbook Judging Results

A special thank you to all of the Travis County 4-H and Caldwell County 4-H Volunteers who helped us judge our Recordbooks this morning!!

Below are the results for the 2018 Travis County 4-H Recordbooks.  All 1st place entries will advance to District 10 Recordbook Judging.  If you would like to make changes to your recordbook betweek now and District judging, you may check your recordbook out of the office and return it back to the Travis County Extension Office by 12 noon on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

All other non-1st entries may be picked up at your convenience.  Please let us know if you have any questions!

2018-2019 Turkey Order Forms are now up - Due 7/13/18

Turkey order forms are now available on the Travis 4-H Website (click the link and scroll down to Poultry).  Order forms are due July 13th at the Travis County Extension Office!

RSVP for the Professional YoU! Workshop by Friday, June 22, 2018!

Don't forget to RSVP for the 2018 Professional YoU! Workshop is designed for youth who are 12 years of age and older and who would like help with developing their professional skills and presence!

The program will be held June 23, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Travis County Extension Office (1600-B Smith Road; Austin, Texas).   RSVP online at https://travis4h.com/registrations to save your spot today!

Recordbooks are due tomorrow, 6/22/18

Don't forget that Recordbooks are due at the Travis County Extension Office on 5 PM this Friday, June 22, 2018!!

2018 Texas 4-H Roundup Day 3 Results!

2018 Texas 4-H Roundup Day 2 Results

2018 Texas 4-H Roundup Day 1 Contest Results!

So proud of our youth and their hard work shining bright!! Stay tuned for more updates from tonight's assembly for Day 2!

2018 Recordbook Reminders

Check out some reminders for submitting Recordbooks!!  While Recordbooks are not mandatory, they are required to qualify for certain awards, project pins, and scholarships.  They even help graduating seniors out with completing scholarships!  

All forms and information are available online at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/.  Please be sure to submit your recordbooks with a completed and signed Personal Information Page.

Below is a summary of the important dates and categories for Recordbooks.  The final deadline for them to be turned in to the County is Friday, June 22, at 5 PM.  If you would like to submit them early for review or feedback, please do!  You may submit a hard copy or electronic copy!

Also, we are still looking for a couple of additional judges to help us out at the County and District Recordbook Judging - please email Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu if you are interested!

Travis and Caldwell County Recordbook Judging:

• Monday, June 25, 2018
• Travis County Extension Office
• Approximately 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM-ish
• Lunch is provided

District 10 Recordbook Judging:

• Friday, July 13, 2018:
• Helotes 4-H Activity Center
• Approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM-ish (dependant on number of entries in category)
• Lunch is provided

2018 Professional YoU! Workshop - 6/23/18

The 2018 Professional YoU! Workshop is designed for youth who are 12 years of age and older and who would like help with developing their professional skills and presence!

The program will be held June 23, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Travis County Extension Office (1600-B Smith Road; Austin, Texas).   RSVP online at https://travis4h.com/registrations to save your spot today!

There is no fee for Travis County 4-H members, but there is a $10.00 fee for any youth who are not Travis County 4-H members, payable on the first day. Participants will be provided snacks and refreshments. If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Mellanie at 512-854-9600 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu at least 2 days prior to the program.

Your input is needed! District 10 Conference Feedback Survey open until July 2, 2018

We need your input! We're looking at revamping the District 10 4-H Conference to make it the best yet!

Please complete the following survey on the District 10 4-H Conference!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYhTon6vyi86BRyHSPPrdUKrzhh9y5icbV-nk6V7iiQY3Cjg/viewform?usp=sf_link

2018 Youth Leadership Program (Toastmasters) Registration is closing soon!

Registration for our 2018 Youth Leadership Program (Toastmasters) is closing on Friday, June 15th at midnight!  

WHEN:                   June 20-22, 2018 (9:30 AM to 4:15 PM, daily)

WHERE:                Travis County East Fleet Services

                                  Town Hall Meeting Room (Building A)

                                  6011 Blue Bluff Road

                                  Austin, Texas 78724

COST:                      The cost is FREE to Travis County 4-H Members and $10 for non-members!

REGISTRATION:  Online at https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/registrations/

                                   Space is limited to 18 youth!

WHAT TO BRING:

·       Pencil

·       Notebook

·       Sack lunch

·       Positive attitude!

·       (snacks are provided)

If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Mellanie at 512-854-9600 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu at least 2 days prior to the program.

Save the Dates! 2018-2019 District 10 Fall & Spring Roundup

The dates for our District 10 Roundups have been announced!  Please see the schedules below and note that a couple of contests have changed their times.

Registration for these events will be available approximately 4 weeks before the events.

Please contact the Extension Office at 512-854-9600 if you have any questions!

2018 South East Buyers Group Scholarship

Please see the Southeast Buyer's Group Scholarship Application below.  They are due May 31st.

2019 Houston Livestock Show Schedule Updates

In an effort to continually improve upon the quality of our show presentation and experience for exhibitors, we are proposing a few schedule changes for the 2019 Show. The main reason for the changes is to better move ins and move outs for our junior shows. To make this happen, we are switching the days of the lamb/goat and poultry auctions, moving the time frame of the lamb/goat shows and the breeding heifer show up one day and moving the poultry show back one day. The new dates for each show are as follows:

Junior Market Lamb & Goat Show
March 5 - March 8
Move-in: Tuesday, March 5th
Show: Wednesday, March 6th - Thursday, March 7th
Auction: Friday, March 8th


Junior Breeding Beef Heifers
March 6 - March 9
Move-in: Wednesday, March 6th
Show: Thursday, March 7th - Saturday, March 9th
Scramble: Scramble heifer move-in on March 5th following lamb/goat move-in & show on March 6th during junior heifer move-in


Junior Market Poultry Show
March 7 - March 9
Broiler Move-in/Show: Thursday, March 7th
Turkey Move-in/Show: Friday, March 8th
Champion Drive: Friday, March 8th
Auction: Saturday, March 9th
(note: Poultry judging contest will take place on Wednesday, March 6th)

No significant changes were made to the other junior shows, the dates for these shows are as follows:

Junior Gilt Show
February 28 - March 1
Move-in: Thursday, February 28
Show: Friday, March 1


Junior Breeding Sheep Show
March 2 - March 4 Move-in: Saturday, March 2
Show: Monday, March 4


Junior Market Barrow Show
March 9 - March 15
Wave 1 Move-in: Saturday, March 9
Wave 1 Show: Sunday, March 10 - Monday, March 11
Wave 2 Move-in: Tuesday, March 12
Wave 2 Show: Wednesday, March 13 - Thursday, March 14
Auction: Friday, March 15


Junior Market Steer Show
March 11 - March 16
Move-in: Monday, March 11
Classify: Tuesday, March 12
Show: Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15
Auction: Saturday, March 16
Scramble: Scramble steers move-in on March 11th & show on March 12th


Junior Dairy Heifer Show
March 15 - March 17
Move-in: Friday, March 15
Show: Sunday

2018-2019 Travis County 4-H Council Election Results

REMINDER: The 2018 District 10 Leadership Lab Registration is Open until May 31

Promotional information for the 2018 District 10 Leadership Lab has been released and will be posted on the District 10 Website starting May 1st!! 

Our District 10 Leadership Lab will take place at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, Texas from June 27-29.  This event is the annual during which our youth elect their District 10 4-H Council Officers and participate in Leadership Workshops to take back new leadership skills to help their County and Clubs.  All participants must be at least 13 years of age by the date of Leadership Lab. 

The registration cost of $200 covers all meals and lodging except for lunch on Wednesday, June 27, and lunch on Friday, June 29.  (Current District 10 4-H Council Officers will go up a day early on June 26).  Travis County will be taking at least one 15-passenger van to assist with transportation and carpooling, we will coordinate more transportation as needed.  A more detailed list of items to pack and items to leave behind will be emailed out to attendees at the beginning of June once registration closes.

Check out the following links for more information: .

• Texas 4-H Council Information
• District 10 4-H Council Standing Rules
• District 10 4-H Council Election Information & Officer Job Descriptions 
• Texas 4-H Council Member Agreement - required for those running for office
• 2018 Leadership Lab Health & Release Waiver - MANDATORY - all attendees must provide 2 copies to the Travis County office by June 1st.

Registration Information:

• Registration is online via 4-H CONNECT
• Registration period: May 1-31
• Cost to attend: $200
• Two (2) copies of the original health and release forms MUST be turned in to the Travis County Extension Office by June 1, 2018 - NO EXCEPTIONS.  
• 1 copy will be mailed (certified & tracked) to the District 10 Office
• 1 copy will stay with Mellanie, the 4-H Agent, and will accompany the youth to camp.

ALL MAJOR SHOW EXHIBITORS REQUIRED TO RETAKE QUALITY COUNTS TEST THIS FALL