Join us to help support Austin County Youth! Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in our office at 20 S. Holland St, Bellville. Meals will be available on April 7th, 2019 at the Austin County Fairgrounds. -Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Green Beans, Cookies- Please contact Candi at 979-257-5161 or Erika at 979-830-5687 if you cannot make it by 1:00 p.m.
District 11 Spring Spectacular will host Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard, Duds to Dazzle, Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Quiz Bowls (Beef, Nutrition, & Horse), Consumer Decision Making, and NEW THIS YEAR... FOOD SHOW & FOOD CHALLENGE! Please refer to event website for event details - https://d114-h.tamu.edu/district-11-4-h-spring-spectacular/ Location: Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex, 7403 Lone Tree Road, Victoria TX 77904 Map to Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex Registration: February 15 – March 15, 2019 via 4-H Connect Late Registration: March 16-29, 2019 – additional $25 fee
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County Office will be closed this day, April 19th, 2019, in observance of Good Friday.
The Workshop is free. An option for lunch is offered for $10. A link to the Lincoln Community Center is included on the Events Page for this workshop at: https://lee.agrilife.org/event/may-7-wild-pig-management-workshop/ RSVP by April 30, indicate if you would like to purchase the $10 lunch option. Thirty minutes has been set aside for lunch. There are not food options in the immediate area. You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Contact the Austin County Extension office with any questions you might have at (979) 865-2072... Read More →
The Austin County Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Board has an awesome day planned for the 3rd graders of Austin County! The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21st at the Austin County Fairgrounds. More information to come to all school campuses!
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County Office will be closed this day, May 27th, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day.
The Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for 4-H youth who placed in a district level roundup or signed up to compete in one of the invitational events. The Texas 4-H Roundup has around 50 diverse competitions that tie in with the many projects that 4-H has to offer. To learn more, visit this link: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/
District 11 4-H Leadership Lab June 19-21, 2019 McKinney Roughs Nature Park – Cedar Creek, TX EVENT INFORMATION Leadership Lab is a three-day/two-night leadership training for 4-H youth. It is designed to equip participants with programs that can be replicated in the county and to allow the District 11 4-H Council to hold an annual meeting to conduct needed business for the year and to elect officers. EVENT DETAILS District 11 4-H Leadership Lab will be held at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in Cedar Creek, Texas.... Read More →
Gardening Kids Kamp – Hosted by Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners are pleased and proud to offer a one-week gardening education camp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties this June. The camp is an excellent 4-H record book activity! This is the third year that our volunteers have joined together to develop a unique, hands-on program with goals to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, give back to the community and develop healthful eating habits. Each camp... Read More →
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County Office will be closed this day, July 4th, 2019, in observance of Independence Day.
District 11 4-H Junior Lab Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Event Information Purpose The purpose of Junior Lab is: • To provide a district-level leadership training experience for younger 4-H members. • To provide an opportunity for District 4-H Council Officers and members to demonstrate their leadership skills. • To provide a wholesome, yet educational, experience through cultural offerings, craft activities and social interaction. • Rotate throughout the district annually to focus on natural resources or other unique features of counties within District 11. Event Details Date:... Read More →
The Beef and Forage Committee of Austin County is encouraging beef cattle producers to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis. Hay samples may be turned in at the Austin County Extension Office located at 20 S Holland, Bellville, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm from August 2nd to August 31st, 2019. Samples may also be turned in to Harrison’s Farm Service and Linseisen’s Feed in Bellville, Steinhauser’s Inc. in Sealy, Dudensing Farm Service in New... Read More →
Horticulture CEU Seminar hosted by the Horticulture Committee of Austin County on Friday, August 23rd at the Liedertafel Hall in Sealy, TX. Topics to be covered: Gardening 101 Urban Gardening Lawns & Ornamentals Fruit & Nut Trees Feral Hogs: Environmental Impact & Control Options
Owning agricultural land in Texas is certainly a privilege, and, as with any great privilege, comes great responsibility. All Texas landowners should take the time to investigate and understand the laws applicable to their property and operation. From ownership of water beneath the land to potential liability if a person is injured on the property, to the best practices for negotiating a pipeline easement, several legal issues face agricultural landowners on a daily basis in the Lone Star State. Mark your calendar to join us at Cat... Read More →
This is a Homeowners Maintenance of Septic Systems Course being offered in Washington County as part of the Mill Creek Watershed program partnership. According to a report by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on-site sewage facilities, also known as septic systems, are the system of choice for approximately 20% of the new homes built in Texas. These systems must be built and maintained to ensure they do they’re job properly and protect the environment. When it comes to maintenance of these systems, all work completed on these... Read More →
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County Office will be closed this day, September 2nd, 2019, in observance of Labor Day.
Tickets can be purchased at the Austin County Extension Office located at 20 S Holland, Bellville or from any 4-H leader. Please make checks payable to Austin County Livestock Project Group.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County Office will be closed October 4th thru October 14th for the Austin County Fair. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 15th.
To register for the event by September 27th, please click HERE
