Wanting to show turkeys at San Antonio, Houston, or Austin? Submit the completed order form below with payment to the Extension Office by August 9 at 5pm. ORDER FORM Reminders: Orders are placed in increments of 25. A minimum order per exhibitor or family unit is 25 poults, and up to a maximum of 75 poults. Birds for this show will be straight-run commercial type birds (toms and hens randomly mixed). These are U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid (PT) clean birds. They should be raised away from other farm fowl, especially... Read More →
Purchase tickets here or drop off cash/check at the Extension Office by August 2. Finger foods, snacks, and drinks will be served. A dance will follow the awards presentation. Seniors have the option to decorate a "senior table" with their awards and photos. Have photos from your 4-H experiences this year? Post them here.
This applies to 4-H’ers entering 2024 State Fair of Texas and/or Heart O' Texas: Livestock & Poultry Projects Contests Sign up here for a time slot Please complete the following before coming to Entry Night: 1. Complete entry forms Available on our website under "Major Show Entries" or we have printed copies available at office. State Fair exhibitors: you must also login to the SFT online system beginning August 1 and electronically sign the Indemnity/W-9 and submit livestock entry online. 2. Pass Quality Counts Verification Test (livestock entries... Read More →
Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will highlight best practices successfully growing bulb onions and garlic. Additional information on health and wellness benefits of each will be presented as well as a few recipes and ways to utilize both onions and garlic in cooking and possibly a tasting item or two. Kevin will share his experience of growing onions and garlic with a number of tips and tricks to maximize results including specific variety selections that perform well in Galveston County. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065... Read More →