2020 Rockne Livestock Booster Club Steak Supper Fundraiser

Come join us for some delicious food, good company, and to support a great cause!  Proceeds from this event support livestock projects for Bastrop Area Livestock Show 4-H and FFA participants and Rockne 4-H club members in the Smithville show!

2019-2020 Pecan Bake Show & Sale Results!

We want to thank and congratulate all of the people who participated in the Pecan Bake Show & Sale this year!  Please see the results below!

We'll be providing remaining ribbons to the Club Managers to pass out to everyone!

2020 Rockne Livestock Booster Club Steak Supper Fundraiser

Come join us for some delicious food, good company, and to support a great cause!  Proceeds from this event support livestock projects for Bastrop Area Livestock Show 4-H and FFA participants and Rockne 4-H club members in the Smithville show!

2020 West Texas Invitational Hippology Contest - 4/5/20

Please see the information below for the West Texas Invitational Hippology Contest. This contest will be held on Sunday, April 5^th in San Angelo, Texas. The deadline to register is March 29^th.

2020 Texas 4-H Vet Science Summer Camp Schedule Information

Below is the flyer for the 2020 Texas 4-H Veterinary Science Summer Camps for any 4-Her that might be interested. A link for the application will be sent out at the beginning of March for them to start applying to the camps. If you have any questions feel free to contact Tyler Vogel at tyler.vogel@ag.tamu.edu.

2020 Rockne Livestock Booster Club Steak Supper Fundraiser!

Come join us for some delicious food, good company, and to support a great cause!  Proceeds from this event support livestock projects for Bastrop Area Livestock Show 4-H and FFA participants and Rockne 4-H club members in the Smithville show!

13th Annual South Texas Select Club Calf Sale - 2/23/20

Plans are underway for the 13th Annual South Texas Select Club Calf Sale! Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 23, 2020 (the day after the San Antonio Stock Show), to be at HK Farms in Pleasanton, Texas to see what several TOP QUALITY show calves breeders have to offer you! Here are just a very few of the success stories from last year's purchases:   More information and pictures will be posted to SOUTH TEXAS SELECT SHOW CALVES on Facebook as information becomes available.

Last Call for 4-H Talent in the Southern Region!!

Happy New Year!! 

This is our last call for entries for the 4-H Talent Revue in Virginia Beach, VA this July.  We have received a few entries, but know that there are many talented youth in the Southern Region that haven’t submitted yet.  The deadline for entries is January 31^st.  Please forward the following email and attached letter to your 4-H Educators / Agents in your state.  Feel free to include it in an eblast, Facebook post, newsletter, video or whatever is easier for you.

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (NACAA AM/PIC) will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia next July. I am pleased to announce the Call for 4-H Performers for the 2020 NACAA AM/PIC 4-H Talent Revue!  The 4-H Talent Revue will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020 right next to the beach!  The 2020 4-H Talent Revue is open to all enrolled 4-H members in the states of the NACAA Southern Region – Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. 

The application process will be directed through the 4-H Talent Revue page:  https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/2020-nacaa-talent-review/home.  Please share widely to the 4-H Educators / 4-H Agents in your state in order for them to reach the 4-H members.  Applications will be received until the deadline on January 31, 2020.  The 4-H Talent Revue Committee has determined that approximately 13 acts will be chosen, ideally to have each Southern Region state represented.  Acts may include dance, music, opera, theatre and musical theatre, magic, illusion, mime, spoken word, puppetry, circus arts, performance art. 

Below you will find a letter to the 4-H member explaining the application procedure and other details.

On behalf of our 4-H Talent Revue Committee here in Virginia – THANK YOU!

2020 Texas 4-H Congress - Initial Information

Happy New Year 2020!  It is an even year, which means that Texas 4-H Congress will be taking place at the Capitol Building in Austin, Texas during July 12-15, 2020! I wanted to take a moment to share some initial information about the event to help everyone start thinking about it.  It is an incredible and prestigious leadership experience, and one of my personal favorites!  More specific timelines and information will be released to us around the first week of February.   Texas 4-H Congress is a four-day mock legislative experience for 4-H members in grades 9th to 12th (at the time of the event).  During this time, 4-H members assume the roles of senators, representatives, lobbyists, press corps, and/or special interest groups to gain a first-hand understanding of how the legislative process works.  Bills that are written and sponsored by 4-H members focus on issues concerning Texas and Texas youth.  These bills are assigned to the appropriate committee, debated in committee meetings, and then on the floor of the House or Senate.  If a bill is successful in negotiation and the legislative debate in all three stages, it is delivered to the Governor of Texas 4-H Congress for his or her signature or veto.  Copies of all the bills that are signed into law during Texas 4-H Congress are provided to the Office of the Governor for review. For any Bastrop County 4-H youth interested in participating in Texas 4-H Congress, please read the information below and make sure you fully understand the process by which youth will be selected to attend: State Congress is a unique opportunity that comes with unique requirements to be eligible to participate.  District 10 4-H is guaranteed only a certain number of slots to attend the event. Youth apply for the process of being selected to attend the event.  House and Senate responsibilities are assigned later by the State 4-H office to the youth selected to attend from each county. Each youth who is accepted to attend Congress must submit a bill. Bastrop County 4-H Applicants will be ranked for selection using the following criteria: Quality of application (effort put into application) Grade level in school History of Behavior and involvement in 4-H Activities General Timeline of selection & registration process: January – Initial information and County Application released February 26, 2020 – Bastrop County 4-H General Application is due February – Lobbyist & Press Corps applications open March – Lobbyist & Press Corps applications close April – Role Selections are made, Applicants are notified of selection, & Early registration opens in 4-H CONNECT May – Regular registration opens in 4-H CONNECT & Bill submissions close June – Late registration opens July – Bill Book is posted online and the event takes place and memories are made! If selected, more specific expectations and instructions will be communicated around the end of March/early April regarding the following: Youth Roles Registration Dress Code Behavior Expectations Confirmation of Bill Submission The estimated cost for this event is approximately $350 per individual.  The Bastrop County 4-H Council will reimburse 75% of the cost of Texas 4-H Congress.  To be eligible to be reimbursed, youth must have attended the event and must complete the Sponsorship Application Form for the event.   For youth to be considered from Bastrop County 4-H, they must complete and submit the online application located at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/texas-4-h-congress/ at the bottom of the page by 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.   If you have any questions at any time, please contact Mellanie Mickelson at the CEO at 512-581-7186 or MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu.  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

Scholarship Opportunity - Capital Farm Credit - due 2/21/20

Capital Farm Credit, La Grange credit office, is offering one $1,000 scholarship to a 2020 high school graduate from a Bastrop, Fayette or Lee County high school. 

The deadline for this scholarship is February 21, 2020. 

Please find the application for it below!

2020 Texas 4-H Summer Camp Schedule Release

Looking for something fun to do this summer with 4-H kids from across the state?  Check out the Texas 4-H Summer Camp Schedule!

Camps take place at the Texas 4-H Center located in Brownwood, Texas.  Check out their site and get registered at https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/

NEW: TAMU Online Horse Judging Course

Howdy,

We are excited to announce to you that the new and improved TAMU Online Horse Judging Course is now available for enrollment at agrilifelearn.tamu.edu! The course contains background information on how to judge each of the classes that a competitive horse judging team might be asked to judge in a contest.  There are also video classes of 2 and 4 horses that teams can use to practice their skills.  Each video is followed by the official placing and cuts plus reasons for the official placing.  New content includes Hunter Hack and Ranch Riding classes, extended educational content and penalty clip videos.  Plus the new platform is mobile friendly and all video is presented in HD quality to improve the experience for our learners.  The cost of the course is $200/year and new content will be added throughout the year.  The course can be accessed from the Texas Horse Help App, or you can find it by visiting agrilifelearn.tamu.edu and searching “horse”.  

CLICK HERE to visit the course site and please contact Jennifer Zollerat jennifer.zoller@tamu.edu if you have any questions!

2019 Happy Holidays & Holiday Office Schedule

We hope all of you are getting a chance to wind down and enjoy the upcoming holiday!  

We wanted to pass on some information and the Extension Office Holiday Schedule in case you need anything.

Extension Office Holiday Schedule

We like to remind you that the Bastrop County Extension Office will have the following schedule in observance of the upcoming Holidays:

• Monday, 12/16/19, to Friday, 12/20/19 - Office is CLOSED
• Monday, 12/23/19, Office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM but may close early
• Tuesday, 12/24/19, to Thursday, 12/26/19 - Office is CLOSED
• Friday, 12/27/19 - office is open, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Monday, 12/30/19 - Office is open, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
• Tuesday, 12/31/19 - Office is open, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, 1/1/19 - Office is CLOSED
• Thursday, 1/2/20 - Office resumes normal schedule and is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Our Agents will be out of the office for most of the holiday week, but Mellanie will be checking her emails periodically.  If you need anything between now and January 2nd, please email her at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu.

REMINDER: 2019 District 10 Virtual 4-H Conference - 12/12/19

Be sure to join us for our District 10 Virtual 4-H Conference this year!!  

All you have to do is log in to the online WebEx Rooms a few minutes ahead of time!

WebEx Room 1: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Megan.Logan

WebEx Room 2: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Natalie.Cervantes

REMINDER: 2019 District 10 Virtual 4-H Conference

Be sure to join us for our District 10 Virtual 4-H Conference this year!!  

All you have to do is log in to the online WebEx Rooms a few minutes ahead of time!

WebEx Room 1: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Megan.Logan

WebEx Room 2: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Natalie.Cervantes

2019 District 10 4-H Conference (online) - Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Session

This year, our District 10 4-H Conference is going online!

Below is the information for the Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship session scheduled for TONIGHT!  Be sure to click on the link below and get settled in about 10-15 minutes before 6:00 PM:
https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Megan.Logan

2019 District 10 Virtual 4-H Conference - 12/12/19

Be sure to join us for our District 10 Virtual 4-H Conference this year!!  

All you have to do is log in to the online WebEx Rooms a few minutes ahead of time!

WebEx Room 1: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Megan.Logan

WebEx Room 2: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Natalie.Cervantes

12/7/19 BALS Validation Reminder (Lambs, Goats, & Swine) and General BALS Show Reminders

Hi all!

I wanted to send a friendly reminder that BALS validation and entry for Market Lambs, Breeding Swine, Market Swine, Market Goats, & Breeding Goats is scheduled for this Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Bastrop Show Barn. 

Other Show Reminders:
Please remember that exhibitors and families need to read the rules and be aware of all rules and requirements.  They are available online at http://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/files/2019/08/2020-BALS-Rules.pdf
A few things to be aware of in preparation for the show:

• Exhibitors must complete quality counts and have the number for validation.
• Exhibitors must be passing all his/her classes according to UIL NO Pass-No Play guidelines.
• Exhibitors must be in good standing with 4-H in Bastrop County and have attended 5 of their regularly scheduled club meetings. For a new member in Bastrop County 4-H, they must attend at least 3 of the business meetings.
• Exhibitors must sign in on the official club sign in sheet at the meeting
• If an exhibitor misses more than half of the business meeting, the Club Manager(s) may mark out the name and place their initials by it to denote that the attendance does not count
• If an exhibitor misses a meeting due to a UIL or school sponsored activity, a letter from the school must be provided to the County Extension Agent to be deemed an excused absence.

Please let me 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

2019 Lost Pines Winter Classic Event is Cancelled

Good evening!

Our 2019 Lost Pines Winter Classic Livestock 101, Showmanship Clinic, and Showmanship Contest Event scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019, has been cancelled due to a lack of participants.

Thank you!

2019 District 10 4-H Conference (online) - Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Session

This year, our District 10 4-H Conference is going online!

Below is the information for the Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship session.  Be sure to click on the link below and get settled in about 10-15 minutes before 6:00 PM:
https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/meet/Megan.Logan