Major Show Heifer Validation

Washington County Expo (Barn 2) 1305 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham

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

Washington County Expo (Barn 2) 1305 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham

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 →

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

Washington County Expo (Barn 2) 1305 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham

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 →

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

Washington County Expo (Barn 2) 1305 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham

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 →

4-H Parent Association and County Council Meeting

Washington County Expo (Sales Facility) 1305 East Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX, United States

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!

District 11 4-H Junior Leadership Lab

Junior Leadership Lab Date: July 6, 2021 Location:  Saltwater Pavilion, Rockport, TX Entry/Registration: May 3 – June 18, 2021 Late Registration (for an additional $25):  June 19 – 25, 2021 Entry Fee: $30 for ALL youth participants (includes lunch, snacks, t-shirt, programming supplies, facility rental & insurance) $20 for adults, parents, agents and District Council officers wanting a Jr. Lab t-shirt (must register via 4-H Connect) $5 for adults, parents, agents, and District Council Officers NOT ordering a shirt (register via 4-H Connect)   Visit https://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/junior-leader-lab/ for more information