Elgin Livestock Show Entry Reminders (Due 11/01/21)

 

10/29/21
ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRY REMINDERS (DUE 11/01/21)

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Good Afternoon!

We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair - please pay particular attention to the Entry Forms - they are due Monday, November 1st, and may be postmarked on the day OR turned in at the Board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM this Monday, November 1st, at the Elgin VFW.  

Mellanie will be at the meeting in order to sign off on those who are entering and take pictures of show entries for eligibility.  If you are entering under 4-H, Mellanie needs to sign your entry form, NOT your Club Leader.

Check out some of the other information available below and let us know if you have any questions!

2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION:

• WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/ 

• ELECTED OFFICERS
  • President: Patrick Maass
  • Vice-President: Deborah Blackmore
  • Secretary: Sarah Munzer
  • Treasurer: Eric Fisher
  • Note - cell numbers are being added to the website this week 
• EMAIL: elginlivestockofficers@gmail.com 
• MAILING ADDRESS:
  • Elgin Livestock Show Association
  • PO Box 1056
  • Elgin, Texas 78621
• MEETING DATES:
  • First Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW off of Hwy 95
  • Next Meeting: Monday, November 1st

ENTRY FORMS - DUE MONDAY, 11/01/2021

• ELSA Livestock Show Entry Form - Fillable
• ELSA Youth Fair Entry Form - Fillable

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• November 1, 2021 - Livestock & Youth Fair entry forms and fees are due to the show board
• January 7, 2021 - **TENTATIVE** Youth Fair Entry Check-in (in the AM, official time TBA)
• January 8, 2021 - **TENTATIVE** Livestock Show (official times TBA, based on number of entries)

 

LIVESTOCK SHOW  & YOUTH FAIR UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES:

• The Show Board is still in the process of updating their final 2021-2022 Rules; the 2020-2021 Rules are available on the website for reference with some of the changes noted (the dates will also be slightly different)
• Entry forms with payment will be due by November 1st, 2021 for both youth fair items and livestock.  We are going to ask that 4-H members also email/send a copy of just the entry form to us at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu to help us coordinate eligibility.
• Entry Forms will be available at the next board meeting on Monday, October 4th, at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW
• Rules are available online at https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/livestock-show-youth-fair 
• All state validated animals are accepted; if an animal is not state validated, they must be validated by the show.  (Rabbits and Poultry do not have a state validation)

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

Smithville Livestock Show Reminders (10/29/21)

 

10/29/21
SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS

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Good morning!!

We wanted to pass on the updates for the 2021-2022 Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock Show scheduled to take place in April 2022 at the River Bend Park in Smithville.

The next important date coming up is the Saturday, November 13th, validation and entry period for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats.  Broiler & Rabbit entry forms & fees are also due at this event.  This event will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville High School Ag Barns.  

Additionally, we wanted to send a quick reminder for Rabbit Exhibitors - you should already have made contact with your breeder.  We were informed that several market rabbit/meat pen breeders that have thrown in the towel and gotten out of the business due to Covid-19. Most breeders are already booked and have their does allocated for county shows. You might look for contact info for breeders through www.ARBA.net or www.texascals.org.  Additionally, there are a few Facebook groups that were recommended:

• 6class rabbit discussion
• Meat Pen Breeders of Texas
• Californian Show Rabbits and Meat Pens - Texas
• Californian & New Zealand Show Rabbits - Texas

Please see the other information below and let us know if you have any questions!


IMPORTANT DATES:

• PLEASE NOTE: the rules and judging schedule(s) are subject to change due to uncontrollable circumstances and/or at the discretion of the Smithville FFA & 4-H Livestock Show & Exposition Committee board due to COVID 19, to ensure safety of our participants, volunteers, & judges.
• Saturday, November 13, 2021 
  • 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building
  • Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats validation, entry forms & fees due
  • Broiler order forms, entry forms, & fees due
  • Rabbit entry forms & fees due
• Week of January 8-15, 2022 - rabbit does need to be bred at this time for the show
• Saturday, January 15, 2022
  • 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building
  • Barrow validation, entry forms & fees due
  • Ag Mechanics entry forms & fees due
• Late February/Early March 2022 - Broiler Chicks ready for pick-up (about 7 weeks before the show)
• Monday, March 21, 2022 - Rabbit Validation from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smithville HS Ag Building
• Sunday, April 10, 2022 - Mandatory Set-Up Day @ 2:00 PM
• Thursday, April 21, 2022 - Scales available at River Bend Park from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (all species)
• Saturday, April 23, 2022 - SHOW DAY!!!
• Sunday, April 24, 2022 - Mandatory Clean-Up Day @ 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - Thank You notes should be completed/received by buyers and the show board (mailed directly to the buyers & a proof mailed to the show board)

 

RULES:

• Download the Rule Book Here
• Big Changes have a NEW*** notation that is in red text and yellow highlighted

 

FORMS (click on link to download):

• Entry Forms (with required Acknowledgement form on back)
  • Due 11/13/21 for Steers, Heifers, Lambs, Goats, Broilers, & Rabbits 
  • Due 01/15/22 for Barrows & Ag Mechanics
• Project Expense Sheet - DUE on April 10, 2022 at Set-Up Day, must be completed for EACH of your projects

 

OTHER REMINDERS:

• At this time, the Show Board is being cautious about the schedule and will be making more decisions on the schedule and sale as we get closer to the show itself so they can both ensure everyone's safety and the fun nature of the event.
• As a reminder, participation in this show is limited to those who attend Smithville ISD and are members of 4-H, FFA, or both.  Also, Quality Counts is not a requirement to participate in this show; however, we highly recommend completing it as part of your project education and if you are interested in showing at majors or the upcoming county show.

 

RECRUITING/INVITING BUYERS:

• You will need to reach out to buyers ahead of time to develop a relationship with them and invite them to the show and sale:
  • This is not just a one-time thing, you will need to keep them updated on your project and your goals
  • Start out with an initial letter at the beginning of the school year updating them on what projects you have, your goals, and invite them to the show 
  • Send them some updates on your projects throughout the year and send them some reminders and invites as we get closer to the show
• Be sure to take pictures of you and your animals throughout your project timeline to add it to your letters/updates
• Some Examples of information to include: 
  • Tell them about yourself. Example - My name is ________ and I am a senior at _______________. I have been an active member in my chapter by showing_____________, and I have been an 4-H/FFA officer for three years.
  • Tell them about this year's project, and share pictures.
  • Tell them your goals for this year's project. Example - I plan on showing Ricky Bobby at the Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock show, and then taking him to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. If you didn't get to show last year, included how your last year project was impacted because of COVID.
  • INVITE THEM TO COME TO THE SHOW. Include date and time... make the invite personal
  • Make sure to thank them, and personally sign it!
  • THE MORE PERSONAL AND INVITING THE BETTER. If people get to know you they will become INVESTED in you and your project. 
• Rockne Livestock Booster Club Buyer’s Letter Resources:
  • Video Overview on writing Buyer Letters
  • RLB Buyer Letter Template (Word)
  • Sample Buyer’s Letter Template (Word)

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

2022 Houston Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/26/21
2022 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES

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Hey all!

Please see the information below on the Houston Livestock Show coming up in March 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. 

Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school.  

If you are showing livestock, please note that you MUST have an updated Quality Counts Number for your age group (important if you are new to showing, if you have moved from 5th to 6th grade, or if you have moved from 8th to 9th grade).

Please read through these opportunities and let us know if you need help with anything!


MAJOR SHOW ENTRY FORM DEADLINES:

• All 2022 4-H Major Show Entries are DUE to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2021, unless otherwise noted for specific contest entries.
• REMINDER: All Extension Agents have until 12/01/21 to review, enter online, sign, seal, and postmark all entries and supporting documents for the major shows - they must be turned in by November 4th to the CEO in order for us to process through everything and to make sure your information is up to date and correct.
• CEO LATE FEE: any entries turned in after the November 4th deadline will be subject to a $25 per entry late fee
• Please note, for any entries turned in after the CEO mails in entries the exhibitor will be responsible for any late fees and additional postage required to enter the show.

 

LIVESTOCK SHOW LINKS:

• Main Website: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Get-Involved/Exhibitors-Participants/Livestock-Show 
• Show Judges
• Schedule
• 2022 Livestock Show Premium Book
• Livestock Show Entry Forms  - MUST BE NOTARIZED
• Residue Avoidance Guidelines for Livestock Projects

 

ENTRY FORMS:

• Junior Livestock Show:
  • ENTRY: To enter this show and receive an excused absence from school, exhibitors will need to enter the Junior Livestock Show:
    • Each individual youth must complete an entry in order to participate
    • Youth must have an up-to-date Quality Counts Number
    • Youth must include their SSN
    •  If entering through 4-H, please list "Bastrop County 4-H", not your individual club
    • Download the entry forms here
  • Junior Livestock Show Opportunities:
    • Junior Market Steers
    • Junior Market Lambs
    • Junior Market Goats
    • Junior Market Barrows
    • Junior Market Poultry
    • Junior Breeding Heifers

 

• 4-H/FFA Contests:
  • Ag Mechanics
  • Use Main Livestock Entry Form to Enter:
    • Ag Public Speaking 
    • Ag Science Fair 
    • YG Clay Shoot 
    • YG Skeet Shoot
    • Archery 
    • Poster Board Contest
    • Video Contest
  • Entered through Judging Card - Email Mellanie to Enter:
    • Ag Product ID
    • Ag Robotics Contest
    • Dairy Judging Floriculture 
    • Food Challenge
    • Horse Judging
    • Livestock Judging
    • Meat Judging
    • Nursery Landscape Contest
    • Poultry Judgign
    • Range & Pasture Plant ID
    • Veterinary Science Contest
    • Wildlife Contest
    • Wool Judging

 

UPDATES & REMINDERS FROM THE SHOW:

• There is a Youth Rabbit Show and a Youth Horse Show at this event; however, they do not require you to be a 4-H/FFA member, so we are unable to request an excused absence from your school.  We are able to send a letter of support to your school if you would like to enter, though.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

2021 District 10 Fall Roundup Registration Info & Updates

 

 

10/26/21

2021 DISTRICT 10 FALL ROUNDUP REGISTRATION INFO & UPDATES

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Hey all!

We are super excited to share the information for the District 10 Fall Roundup Contests!  Some of the contests are team related for the Fall, but please let us know if you all have any questions about them!
 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• District 10 Fall Roundup Website: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-10-4-h-fall-round-up/ 
• Fall Roundup Guide (Updated 10/15/21)
• Dates: November 30 - December 2, 2021
• Location: Kerrville, Texas (specific locations listed in the Guide)

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

• Registration takes place via 4-H Online
• Registration is currently open until 11:59 PM next Wednesday, November 3rd, for $15 per contest 
• Late Registration will be open November 4th & 5th with an additional $25 late fee on top of the original entry fee
• Team contests will require each team member to register separately and will require them each to list their teammates when registering.  Please let Mellanie know if you are planning on registering a team for any of the contests so she can help follow up with you.

 

CONTESTS INCLUDED (rules for each contest may be found in the Guide):

• Livestock Quiz Bowl (team contest)
• Horse Quiz Bowl (team contest)
• Educational Presentations
• Public Speaking
• Food Show
• FCH Quiz Bowl (team contest)
• Entomology
• Food Challenge (team contest)

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

 

2022 San Antonio Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

 

10/25/21
2022 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES

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Hey all!

Please see the information below on the San Antonio Stock Show coming up in February 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. 

Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school.  

If you are showing livestock, please note that you MUST have an updated Quality Counts Number for your age group (important if you are new to showing, if you have moved from 5th to 6th grade, or if you have moved from 8th to 9th grade).

Please read through these opportunities and let us know if you need help with anything!


MAJOR SHOW ENTRY FORM DEADLINES:

• All 2022 4-H Major Show Entries are DUE to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 4, 2021, unless otherwise noted for specific contest entries.
• REMINDER: All Extension Agents have until 12/01/21 to review, enter online, sign, seal, and postmark all entries and supporting documents for the major shows - they must be turned in by November 4th to the CEO in order for us to process through everything and to make sure your information is up to date and correct.
• CEO LATE FEE: any entries turned in after the November 4th deadline will be subject to a $25 per entry late fee
• Please note, for any entries turned in after the CEO mails in entries the exhibitor will be responsible for any late fees and additional postage required to enter the show.

 

LIVESTOCK SHOW LINKS:

• Main Website: https://www.sarodeo.com/p/competitive-events/livestock-show 
• Tentative Schedule
• 2022 Livestock Show Premium Book
• Entry Forms & Agreement Forms (both required):
  • 2022 Junior Show Exhibitor Entry Agreement
  • 2022 Junior Show Entry Worksheet

 

ENTRY FORMS:

• Junior Livestock Show:
  • ENTRY: To enter this show and receive an excused absence from school, exhibitors will need to enter the Junior Livestock Show:
    • Each individual youth must complete an entry in order to participate
    • Youth must have an up-to-date Quality Counts Number
    • Youth must include their SSN
    •  If entering through 4-H, please list "Bastrop County 4-H", not your individual club
    • Download the entry forms here:
      • 2022 Junior Show Exhibitor Entry Agreement
      • 2022 Junior Show Entry Worksheet
  • Junior Livestock Show Opportunities:
    • Junior Market Barrow
    • Junior Market Broiler
    • Junior Market Goat
    • Junior Market Lamb
    • Junior Market Steer
    • Junior Market Turkey Hen
    • Junior Market Turkey Tom
    • Junior Breeding Heifer
    • Junior Breeding Angora
    • Junior Registered Breeding Goat
    • Junior Registered Breeding Sheep
    • Junior Crossbred Gilt
    • Junior Purebred Gilt
    • Commercial Dam (Wether Dam)
    • Commercial Doe (Wether Doe) 

• 4-H/FFA Contests:
  • Contests that use the main livestock entry form:
    • Photography
    • Beef Skillathon
    • Food Challenge
    • Ag Science Fair
    • Meat Science Skillathon
    • Public Speaking
    • Sheep Skillathon
    • Swine Skillathon
    • Ag Video Challenge
  • Judging Contests:
    • The following contests are entered through the Judging Card Website - please email Mellanie to let her know if you would like to participate in them
      • Agrobotics
      • Consumer Decision Making (must register for this to participate in District 10 Consumer Decision Making Contest)
      • Dairy Judging
      • Floriculture
      • Horse Judging
      • Landscape Contest
      • Livestock Judging
      • Meats Judging
      • Nursery Landscape Contest
      • Poultry Judging
      • Wildlife Contest
      • Wool Judging

 

UPDATES & REMINDERS FROM THE SHOW:

• Download the 2022 San Antonio Updates that goes into more detail 
• NEW ENTRY OPTION: Exhibitor/Parent Portal
  • This is brand new, the show is seeing how well it might work for families and CEA/AST.  It is optional and up to your family if you would like to use this entry method or if you would like to stick to paper entries.  Our office may ask you for a copy of your entry papers as a backup, just in case (your online entries should be sent to our queue to approve and follow up on)
  • The parent/exhibitor portal is only available November 1st through November 20th and may e accessed from the Livestock Exhibitor Page
  • Credit Card payment is an option through the parent portal

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

2021 Intro to Entomology Opportunity

 

10/21/21

INTRO TO ENTOMOLOGY OPPORTUNITY

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Hey all!

Please see the details for the upcoming Intro to Entomology Project Session scheduled for 6:00 PM next Wednesday, October 27th, at the Lee County Extension Office.  Miss Geri has a few cool things planned, including learning how to pin insects!

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H