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Urban Orchard Series: Blackberries & Blueberries for Small Yards

Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden 4102 Main Street, La Marque, Tx

Learn how to grow blackberries and blueberries in the backyard garden, a two-for-one seminar with Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens, (Ed.D). Monica will present blackberry and blueberry varieties, cultivation, fertilization and maintenance. She will also share activity ideas for families with children. Presentation: 10am - 11am Tour of berries & conversation in the garden: 11am - 12:00pm ***NOTE LOCATION: Master Gardener Discovery Garden in Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM519), La Marque, 77568*** For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065 Register online below. If special program accommodations... Read More →

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Major Show Steer & Heifer Validation

Galveston County Fairgrounds #10 Jack Brooks Parks, Hwy 6, Hitchcock, TX, United States

June 25, 2024, 4:30pm-7:30pm, at the Galveston County Fairgrounds (10 Jack Brooks Rd, Hitchcock, TX 77563) The following must be present at validation: Animal being validated Registration Papers for registered breeding animals (not needed for commercial/wether dams/does or market animals) See section below for more information Parent/Guardian – must be present to sign paperwork Parents unable to attend must come to Extension Office before validation to sign a waiver Parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend Ag Teachers CANNOT sign on behalf of parent Exhibitors with... Read More →

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Major Show Sheep, Goat, & Swine Validation

Santa Fe FFA Ag Barn 13405 4 1/2 Street, Santa Fe, TX, United States

June 26, 2024 at the Santa Fe Ag Barn (13405 4th 1/2 St, Santa Fe, TX 77510) Sheep/Goat from 4:30pm – 5:30 pm Swine from 5:30pm – 6:30pm If you are no longer validating an animal, please email darla.cox@co.galveston.tx.us The following must be present at validation: Animal being validated Registration Papers for registered breeding animals (not needed for commercial/wether dams/does or market animals) See section below for more information Parent/Guardian – must be present to sign paperwork Parents unable to attend must come to Extension Office before validation to... Read More →

4-H District Recordbooks Due

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

All those who qualified and wish to enter their 4-H Recordbook at District must turn in their Recordbook into the County Extension Office by June 28, 2024 by 5 p.m. For more information about Recordbooks, visit: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/  

Cole Gordon Foundation Scholarship Due

Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque, TX, United States

Lonestar 4-H, Helping Hand 4-H, and the Cole Gordon Foundation would like to extend two $1,500.00 scholarships to two graduating Galveston County 4-H members. You must submit an application and give an interview. The application is due by July 12, 2024. You can email a copy of the application to leah.stiles@ag.tamu.edu or drop it off at the Extension office. Scholarship interviews will take place on July 24, 2024  and scholarship recipients will be announced at the 4-H Awards Banquet on August 10, 2024. Word Application PDF Application