Extension Educationin Washington County
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
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District 11 4-H Horse Show
Horse Show Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 & Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Location: Brackenridge Event Center, Edna, TX Entry/Registration: April 1 – May 14 Late Registration: May 15 – May 21 for an additional $25 Entry Fee: $20 management fee per horse & $15 per class For more information visit: https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/horse-show/
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Washington County 4-H Star Award Applications Due
2020-2021 Star Award Application This year 4-H record books and star award applications must be turned in to the Extension Office by 5:00 pm on Friday, June 4th. A form fillable PDF star award application can be found at https://washington.agrilife.org/4-hawards/. The last page of the star award application also features a description of each award and who is eligible to apply.
Washington County 4-H Recordbooks Due
County Record Books are due June 4, 2021. If you would like your book reviewed please don’t hesitate to ask! For more information on Texas 4-H Record Books- https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/
4-H Jacket and Buckle Order Form Due
2021 4-H Buckle Jacket Order If a 4-H member places first at a District Competition for the first time in their age category, the Washington County 4-H Parent’s Association will award that member a Jacket or Buckle at the 4-H Family Night & Awards Banquet. If you have already received a jacket or buckle sponsored by the Washington County 4-H Parent Association, and would like to purchase another one to commemorate a district win, you may place an order at this time. Please see attachment for order form. ... Read More →
Private Applicator Training
Private Applicator Training
Private Applicator Training – Washington County Expo Sales Facility – June 4, 2021 If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be sponsoring a Private Applicator Training on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Washington County Expo Sales Facility, 1305 E Blue Bell Road, Brenham. Books and study materials for the course need to be purchased ahead of time for $40.00 at the Extension... Read More →
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Washington County Dairy Day
Washington County Dairy Day
2021 Washington County Dairy Day Entry Packet Washington County Dairy Day – June 5, 2021 – Washington County Expo The Washington County Extension Dairy Committee is excited to announce the annual Washington County Dairy Day is scheduled for June 5th! The exhibitors, parents, sponsors, and committee members invite everyone to stop by the Washington County Expo Barn #2 in Brenham beginning at 9:00am to watch the show and learn about dairy cattle. This annual event has a deep history in Washington County which at its peak was... Read More →
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4-H Giving Garden Summer Planting Day
4-H Giving Garden Summer Planting Day
It’s time to plant our 4-H Giving Garden for the summer! Join us on Wednesday, June 9, from 4:00- 6:00 pm at the Landgraf House on the Fair Ground to help plant!
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District 11 4-H Leadership Lab
Date: June 15-18, 2021 Location: McKinney Roughs Nature Park – Cedar Creek, TX Entry/Registration: April 19 – May 28, 2021 Late Registration: May 29 – June 11, 2021 Registration Fee: Youth – $200.00; Adult Leaders and County Extension Agents – $165.00 Visit https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/leadership-lab/ for more information
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Pond Management (CEUs)
Pond Management (CEUs)
June 2021 Pond Management Flyer and Map June Program – Pond Management – Fayette County Fairgrounds Event Center The June meeting for the 2021 series will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds Event Center in La Grange located at 400 West Fair Grounds Road. This session will provide the opportunity for attendees to learn about factors to consider when identifying a site for and constructing a new pond, aquatic vegetation management and control, fish stocking rates, and pond ecology. This is... Read More →
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Major Show Steer Validation
Major Show Steer Validation
Heifer updates: The Extension Office must have a scanned color copy of your original registration papers by Friday, June 18, 2021. We cannot validate your heifer without a scanned, color copy of your registration papers. Steer updates: Steers will no longer be nose printed starting in the 2021-22 validation season. The exclusion of nose prints from the validation process will allow for more in-depth and exact information related to confirming steer identity by relying largely on DNA tests. Due to increased DNA comparisons and associated costs, the price... Read More →
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Major Show Heifer Validation
Major Show Heifer Validation
Heifer updates: The Extension Office must have a scanned color copy of your original registration papers by Friday, June 18, 2021. We cannot validate your heifer without a scanned, color copy of your registration papers. Steer updates: Steers will no longer be nose printed starting in the 2021-22 validation season. The exclusion of nose prints from the validation process will allow for more in-depth and exact information related to confirming steer identity by relying largely on DNA tests. Due to increased DNA comparisons and associated costs, the price... Read More →
Major Show Lamb & Goat Validation
Major Show Lamb & Goat Validation
Heifer updates: The Extension Office must have a scanned color copy of your original registration papers by Friday, June 18, 2021. We cannot validate your heifer without a scanned, color copy of your registration papers. Steer updates: Steers will no longer be nose printed starting in the 2021-22 validation season. The exclusion of nose prints from the validation process will allow for more in-depth and exact information related to confirming steer identity by relying largely on DNA tests. Due to increased DNA comparisons and associated costs, the price... Read More →
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Virtual Plant Party: The Lowdown on Invasives
Virtual Plant Party: The Lowdown on Invasives
We are having our third PLANT PARTY Training on June 23rd from 10-11:30 am. The theme this party is “The Lowdown on Invasives” where we have 5, 15-minute presentation prepared on understanding terms used to describe invasive plants, what makes a plant act invasively, the impact of invasive plants, a case study using a biological control agent, and the influence of invasives on pollinators. It is really going to be an information-thick event, plus there are door prizes! These Plant Party quarterly webinar trainings are a collaboration between... Read More →
Major Show Swine Validation Night #1
Major Show Swine Validation Night #1
Heifer updates: The Extension Office must have a scanned color copy of your original registration papers by Friday, June 18, 2021. We cannot validate your heifer without a scanned, color copy of your registration papers. Steer updates: Steers will no longer be nose printed starting in the 2021-22 validation season. The exclusion of nose prints from the validation process will allow for more in-depth and exact information related to confirming steer identity by relying largely on DNA tests. Due to increased DNA comparisons and associated costs, the price... Read More →
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Grass-Fed Beef Conference – Brazos County
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is pleased to announce the 8th conference focusing on grass-fed beef production. Consumer interest in natural, grass-fed and organic beef continues to rise. If you'd like to learn more about grass-fed beef production and how it's different, mark your calendar for June 24-25, 2021 to be in College Station for this year's Grassfed Beef Conference. We're excited about the interest among participants and the outstanding lineup of speakers that will come together for this information-sharing opportunity. Here's a chance to learn... Read More →
Major Show Swine Validation Night #2
Major Show Swine Validation Night #2
Heifer updates: The Extension Office must have a scanned color copy of your original registration papers by Friday, June 18, 2021. We cannot validate your heifer without a scanned, color copy of your registration papers. Steer updates: Steers will no longer be nose printed starting in the 2021-22 validation season. The exclusion of nose prints from the validation process will allow for more in-depth and exact information related to confirming steer identity by relying largely on DNA tests. Due to increased DNA comparisons and associated costs, the price... Read More →
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4-H Parent Association and County Council Meeting
4-H Parent Association and County Council Meeting
Mark your calendars now. The July County Council & Parent Association Meetings have been moved up to JUNE 28, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the Sales Facility!