Youth Livestock Symposium

Take Care of Texas Video Contest

Take Care of Texas and Waste Management of Texas, Inc. invite students to submit a 30-second video public service announcement that portrays positive ways Texans can help keep our air and water clean, conserve water and energy, or reduce waste. Three 9^th-12^th grade students with the best videos will be awarded scholarship funds; 1^st place - $2,500, 2^nd place - $1,500, and 3^rd place - $500. Three 6^th-8^th grade students with the best videos will be awarded GroPros cameras with accessories.

The contest closes Dec. 16, 2016. The videos will then go through three rounds of judging, including a public voting period from Jan. 11 – 25, 2017. More contest details are available here.

San Antonio and Houston Livestock Show Entry Forms

The entry forms for the San Antonio and Houston livestock shows have been posted to the Travis 4-H website.  You can click here to access the forms.  Please note that contest forms have not been posted.  If you'd like a contest entry form, contact John and he'll email you a copy.  Remember - all major show entries must be at the Extension office by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 14, 2016.

Junior Leadership Retreat

Southern Classic Youth Livestock Project Experience

McCulloch County "Heart of Texas" Livestock Judging Contest

2016 County 4-H Food Show

2016 4-H Food Show participants with their dishes.

 

CLOVER KIDS

Cecilia Cowan                              1st Place - Dairy

JUNIORS

Claire Whitaker                           1st Place - Grains

Ava Smith                                     2nd Place - Grains

Rachel Seguit                              1st Place - Dairy

Elle Smith                                     2nd Place - Dairy

Olivia Higgins                              1st Place - Fruits & Vegetables

Delia Krushefski                           2nd Place - Fruits & Vegetables

Noah Higgins                                1st Place - Protein

Meme Miri                                    2nd Place - Protein

INTERMEDIATES

Elle Brannam                                      1st Place - Grains

Anna-Laura Whitaker                         2nd Place - Grains

Rachel Keese                                      1st Place - Dairy

Erin Pish                                             1st Place - Fruits & Vegetables

John Paul Whitaker                            2nd Place - Fruits & Vegetables

Korine Stanley                                    1st Place - Protein

Carolyn Krushefski                             2nd Place - Protein

SENIORS

Will Whitaker                                      1st Place - Dairy

Amelia Tapia                                       1st Place - Fruits & Vegetables

Cynthia Bashara                                  1st Place - Protein

Congratulations to all who participated!

Lake Travis FFA Lamb and Goat Show

District 9 Shooting Sports Coaches Training

The District 9 4-H Youth Development Program will be offering a 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders/Coaches training on December 3-4, 2016 in Angleton, TX. 

Registration will open in 4-H Connect on October 14^th, will close on Friday, November 15 and is listed as District 9 Coach's Shooting Sports Training. Late registration will be accepted from November 16^th -21^st.   ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND APPROVED 4‐H CONNECT PROFILE TO REGISTER. Registration is non‐refundable, but may be transferred to another person within the same county 4‐H program.

Please see that this information is shared with any potential coaches to ensure everyone is informed.

Tentative schedule, what to bring list, and release forms can be found on the Travis 4-H website.

If you have questions, please let Cory Hundl or Cameron Arias know.   Additional details, waiver and a final agenda will be sent to those who register. This training will be open for registration statewide.

2016 Travis County 4-H Food Challenge

Information for this year's county Food Challenge has been posted to the website.  To register a team for the Food Challenge, use the form found here.  Registration will be available until October 21.  There will be a $10.00 per team fee to participate and the fee will be collected on the night of the competition.

Shooting Sports Coaches Training

The District 5 4‐H Youth Development Program is pleased to announce an opportunity for county 4‐H programs to have adult volunteers, teen leaders and County Extension Agents certified as coaches in the following shooting sports disciplines: archery, pistol, shotgun or rifle. The training and certification will be conducted on November 5 - 6, 2016 at the Rusk Civic Center in Rusk, Texas. The training will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5^th and conclude the following day as disciplines complete the necessary information.

Registration is open on 4-H Connect and will close at midnight Monday, October 24^th –  https://texas.4honline.com . ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A CURRENT AND APPROVED 4‐H CONNECT PROFILE TO REGISTER. Registration is non‐refundable, but may be transferred to another person within the same county 4‐H program.

The flyer, schedule and other information may be found on the Travis 4-H website by clicking here.

San Angelo Livestock Show/Rodeo Austin Entry Forms Posted

The entry forms for the 2017 San Angelo Livestock Show and the 2017 Rodeo Austin have been posted on the Travis 4-H website.  You may access the site by clicking here.  Should you need items such as the entry forms for contests or breeding animals, please contact John at the Extension office.

Food Preservation Program

Sonia Coyle, Travis County Family and Consumer Science Agent, would like to extend an invitation to the Food Preservation Program to be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Travis County Extension office from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. 

Topics covered will include basics of drying fruits, vegetables and herbs. The program will be taught by Dr. Jenna Anding, AgriLife Extension Specialist and Associate Head of the Nutrition and Food Science Department at Texas A&M University in College Station.

The cost of the class is $40.00 per person and the class will be limited to 30 individuals. Each participant will receive a Ball Guide to Preserving book. The workshop is open to adults and youth who are 8 years of age and up. The deadline to register is September 24, 2016.  Please confirm with Sonia by 9/24.

Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/Travis

Click on Events at the top of the website and then go to Filter and type October. Then you can select the Food Preservation Workshop to register.

Register by phone:  979-845-2604

For more information, contact Sonia Coyle, Travis County Extension Agent at 512-854-9600 or sonia.coyle@ag.tamu.edu.  

Participants with special needs requiring auxiliary aid should contact the Travis County office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service within seven days prior to the program in order for appropriate accommodations to be arranged.