Hays County 4-H
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
REMIND
Join our Remind system by texting @haysco4h to 81010 for deadlines and important updates. For more information or help, contact the extension office at (512)393-2120.
D10 Photography Contest
The District 10 Photography Contest is a great way to showcase your creativity and photography skills. Register on 4HOnline February 1-20. For more information please visit District Photography Contest or contact the extension office.
Registration for 4-H Day at the Capitol opens Wednesday, Feb. 1st and is limited to the first 250 youth and 50 adults. This citizenship opportunity only happens every other year so you don't want to miss out! Learn about the state legislative process, see our legislators in session, and visit with your respective elected officials. Contact the extension office if you have any questions!
Friday, January 27, 2023
Rodeo Austin Performance Opportunities
Listed
below are opportunities for youth to volunteer to sing the National Anthem and
recite the American, Texas Pledges, the FFA Motto and the 4-H Pledge at the
market shows for Rodeo Austin.
- Market Steer Show - Friday, March 10th
- Show starts at 8:00 am
- Market Steer Show – Saturday, March 11th -
Show starts at 8:00 am
- Jr. Breeding Heifer Show – Wave 1 – Monday, March 13th
- Show starts at 8:00 am
- Jr. Breeding Heifer Show -Wave 2 – Wednesday, March 15th
- Show starts at 8:00 am
- Market Poultry Show - Thursday, March 16th
-Show starts at 10:00 am
- Market Lamb & Goat Show - Saturday, March 18th
- Show starts at 8:00 am
- Barrow Show – Wednesday, March 22nd -
Show starts at 8:00 am
- Barrow Show -Thursday, March 23rd - Show starts at 8:00 am
Youth interested in singing the National Anthem, submit a
video at the link below. Selected submissions will be able to select from dates
available on the link. Currently, all dates are “filled” and will be released to
those youth selected to sing.
For those interested in this leadership opportunity, please sign up with the SIGN-UP LINK. You will need to plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the species show in which you are volunteering.
When you register, please select the option to use alternate name, and in the "First Name" box, list the first and last name of the youth member. In the "last name" box, list the 4-H County or FFA Chapter in which the youth is a member.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Leaders 4 Life Informational
Leaders 4 Life
Monday, January 9, 2023
Friday, January 6, 2023
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Office Closed for the New Year Holiday
Extension Office Closed
Monday 01/02 in observance of the New Year Holiday
Special Hours Friday 12/30 8:00am- 12:00pm
We hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year Holiday!
Fort Worth and San Angelo Stock Show Exhibitor Passes
Fort Worth and San Angelo Stock Show ONLY
Exhibitor Passes, Ground Passes (if ordered) and Parking Passes (if ordered) are available for pick up at the Extension Office in Wimberley
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Office Closed for the Christmas Holiday
Extension Office Closed 12/22 - 12/26
We return to the office Tuesday 12/27
We hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday!
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Monday, November 28, 2022
Attention purebred gilts exhibitors
If you are raising purebred gilts with the intent of showing it at MAJOR STOCK SHOWS you need to submit your registration to the Wimberley Ag teacher Brittany Rivera by December 9th. You can scan and email them to her at brittany.rivera@wimberleyisd.net
If you have further questions please reach out to Aaron at the office or email him at aaron.mccoy@ag.tamu.edu
Livestock Judging seasonal prep
We would like to welcome last years livestock judging 4-H youth and anyone who is interested in livestock judging in the spring to the seasons first session. If you are wanting to brush up on your judging skills or gain knowledge of how to get more involved with livestock judging join us Tuesday December 6th for a educational session starting at 6 pm.
*REMINDER * Broiler pick up TOMORROW 12/9
Monday, November 21, 2022
Hays County Livestock Show
Registration is OPEN
Register ONLINE HERE
Registration CLOSES Wednesday December 21st
Monday, November 14, 2022
Houston Young Guns Shooting Sports Entry UPDATE
Houston Young Guns Entry
LIVE on Tuesday 11/15 @ 8AM via iClays
iClays Site: iclays.com
Click Here for Houston Young Guns Entry Information
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Major Show Entries are DUE Monday 11/14 by 5pm
San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Austin and Rio Grande Show Entries are due to Extension Office by Monday 11/14 @ 5PM
*Houston Entries MUST be notarized prior to submitting to Extension Office, we currently do not have a notary in office*
Thursday, November 3, 2022
2023 Major Show Entry Forms
2023 Major Show Entry forms:
Click here for Ft Worth Stock Show ENTRIES ARE DUE TO OFFICE BY NOV. 9th
Click here for San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo
**Required for SA Rodeo*** Junior Show Entry Agreement , Click here
Click Here for Rodeo Austin
Click here for Houston Livestock Show
Houston Requires your form to be notarized and currently we do not have one in office so please plan accordingly
Click here for San Angelo Junior Show
Click here for San Angelo Heifer Show
Click here for Texas Elite Showcase
** FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW ENTRIES ARE DUE TO OFFICE BY NOV.9th**
**All other major show entry forms are due November 14th to the Extension office**
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
4H Scholarship Info
Monday, October 10, 2022
Hays County Livestock upcoming Validation Date
Monday, September 12, 2022
Queens Court/Youth Ambassador 2022-23
Attention All Hays County 4-H and FFA High School Students:
Applications for the 2022-2023 Hays County Livestock Show
Queen's Court, Ambassadors and Scholarships are due Monday, October 3, 2022.
Applications and Entry Forms can be found on the HCLE website and rules for the
contest are located in the 2022-2023 Rule Book pages 13-22 which also can be
found on the website. Scholarship Applicants be sure you read the rules, you
are required to provide your grade transcript, so be sure to order from your
schools ASAP, so you don't miss the deadline. Forms attached.
http://www.hayscountylivestockshow.org/home.html
Click here for Queen entry form/application
Click here for Ambassador Entry form/application
Click here for scholarship entry/application
2022 Broiler order form
Hays County 4-H and FFA Broiler Order form:
Order Deadline:
Friday, September 30th, 2022 (Order must physically be in the office by 4:30
pm. NO late orders will be
accepted. NO refunds.)
Broilers must be ordered in increments of 25 chicks up to a
maximum of 75 chicks per exhibitor. No Cash will be accepted for orders.
Make checks payable to Hays County 4-H Livestock Entries
Click here for broiler order form
Friday, September 2, 2022
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Order Fall Breeding Heifer Tags
Tags ordered after September 16th, will be $26.00 each - NO exceptions.
Click here for the order form
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022
State Fair entries are open!!!
Attention Families of Hays County wishing to show at state fair the online entry portal is currently open please complete this in a timely fashion so we can complete the process here at the office
Its time to order sheep and goat tags
One order form per family. Validation will be held in October. It is important to remember there will be NO County validation, everyone must validate with Major tags.Follow the link below for the order form and have it turned into the office by Aug 25th
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Entomology Camp
Entomology Camp: July 22nd from 9-2pm
Held at the Agrilife Extension office in Wimberley
$10, lunch included
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
4-H Awards Banquet
The Buda 4-H Club is hosting this years Hays County 4-H Awards Banquet. They have chosen a Luau Theme and we encourage you to wear your favorite Luau/Hawaiian attire. Texas Roadhouse will be catering the event and we need to know if you prefer steak or grilled chicken, so please be sure you let us know when you RSVP for your family and include how many for each one of your family members. Please RSVP by July 18th! Thank you and looking forward to celebrating with you all!
Monday, June 27, 2022
County 4-H record book judging results
2022 County 4-H Record book results:
1st place moves on to the district contest and must register by June 27th on 4-HOnline
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Summer Camp- Dog Project
Summer Camp time!
Date: July 8th
Place: AgriLife Extension office
Time: 9:00-2:00pm
Cost: $10
Lunch provided
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Turkey Order Due
It is that time of year to start doing Turkey Orders for the 2022-2023 show year. If you plan on showing turkeys at the county or major shows this upcoming show season be sure to have the form into the office by July 7th by 5:00PM. You can print off the form with the link below. Prices did go up this year with Texas A&M and will be shown on the form as well.
For the order form Click Here
4-H Star Awards 2022
4-H Star Awards 2022 are DUE JUNE 13th to the Extension office
Click here for Bronze, Silver & Gold Star Award requirements
Click here for Star Awards application
Recordbooks
2021-22 4-H Record books are due June 13th to the Extension office
We have Record book cover for sale for $4 (exact cash/check) if you need one come by the Extension office!
For more info: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Steer
and Heifer Validation is around the corner. Dates and locations are
listed on the flyer below. If you have any conflicting issues or
questions contact the Extension office at 512-393-2120.
1st Date: June 17th
Time: 4-7 pm
Location:8600 FM 150 Kyle,Tx 78640
Details: Turn into the Mad Roosters entrance and go to back gate to barn
2nd Date: June 20th
Time: 4-7 pm
Location: 5670 FM 1979 San Marcos Tx 78666
Monday, April 11, 2022
4-H party
Kyle 4-H invites you to a party they are hosting:
For: Anyone interested in 4-H or Fancy Feathers project
When: Sunday, May 1st @1pm
Where: 174 W. Overlook Mountain Rd, Buda 78610
Contact: Michelle Stange (512-297-7986) or Delton Hudson (512-845-2522)
**Food and drinks will be provided**
Monday, April 4, 2022
State Fair/Heart of Texas swine validation 2022
State Fair/Heart of Texas Swine Validation Tag Orders:
- Orders are due on Monday,
April 25th.
- Cost per tag: $17.00
- Tag orders
received after April 25th will cost $20.00
- Validation date will be
set after all orders are in. Usually around steer validation.
- Registration papers for
purebred gilts MUST be uploaded by July 15th, 2022 by supervising
extension agents or Ag teachers.
- Validation MUST occur by
June 30th, 2022
- Date of ownership, transfer,
and registration MUST be completed before June 30th.
- REMINDERS: All swine showing
at State/HOT fairs MUST have a validation tag placed in the ear of
the pig before entering the holding pens.
Click here for the Tag Order form:
Thursday, March 31, 2022
2022-23 4-H County Council Officer Application
2022-23 4-H County Council Officer Applications are due May 16th to the AgriLife Extension office
Officer positions include:
- President (must be 14 years or older)
- 1st Vice President (must be 14 years or older)
- 2nd Vice President
- Council Delegate (must be 14 years or older)
- Secretary
- Treasurer (must be 14 years or older)
- Reporter
- Social Officer
- Parliamentarian (must be 14 years or older)
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Session 2 of Hays County 4-H Livestock Judging March 29th
It's not too late to join Agrilife staff for another fun night of learning about livestock judging. Contact the Extension office to reserve your spot today!
Monday, March 7, 2022
2022 Spring County Roundup form
4-H Spring County Roundup
April 4th @ 6pm
AgriLife Extension office
Roundup consists of:
Fashion Show
Fashion Storyboard
Duds-to-Dazzle
Share-The-Fun
Livestock Judging
Mohair/Wool Judging/Soil Judging/Range Product ID
Leaders 4 Life
Spring Roundup entry forms are due to the extension office by: March 28th
Click here for entry form
Refer to the District Spring Roundup guide for more contest info: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-10-spring-round-up/