Comal County 4-H
Newsletter
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Holiday Office Closures:
Monday, September 4 - Labor Day
Friday, September 29 - Comal County Fair Day
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Green = District and State
Coral = Comal County
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SEPT 6 - COMAL 4-H COUNCIL & ADULT LEADERS MEETING @ 6:30 P.M. EXTENSION OFFICE
SEPT 22 - BROILER ORDERS FOR MAJOR AND COUNTY (CCJLS) DEADLINE
SEPT 26 - SWINE VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINE
SEPT 27 - OCT 1 - COMAL COUNTY FAIR
SEPT 29 – GUADALUPE COUNTY FAIR INVITATIONAL CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE
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2023-2024 Texas 4-H Enrollment Guides & Instructions
NEW! Clover Kid enrollment will be assessed a $10 participation fee.
Information: The new 4-H year is here, and many members & families will need to re-enroll on 4HOnline in order to participate in local clubs, contests & events. Please utilize the PDF resources below to help new and returning families navigate the 4HOnline system and re-enroll as soon as possible. Remember to access 4HOnline here: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in!
4-H members who are in the 3rd/4th grade should wait until September 1st, 2023 to enroll so they are assessed the correct fees.
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o Download-Welcome To 4-H Handout and 4HOnline
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o Download-Family Account Duplicate Error
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WE NEED YOU!
Comal County Fair
September 27-30, 2023
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We are looking for volunteers to meet at the AgriLife Kids Zone to assist staff with various tasks. Shifts are set for 3 hour time increments. Sign up by clicking HERE
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We need 8 students to help with the School Tours at the Comal County Fair. You will receive an excused absence to your school for participating. Sign up by clicking HERE
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We are accepting 25 members to ride the 4-H Float at the Comal County Fair Parade. Sign up for a spot by clicking HERE
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Click Flyer above for closer look |
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Interested in Meat Judging
this year?
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Or Maybe you would like to join the Dairy Cattle Judging? |
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Come to the Meat & Greet and Dairy Judging meeting on
Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Comal County Extension Meeting Room.
Click Flyers for More Info
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Click Flyer for Closer Look |
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Bring your broiler orders to the Extension office with payment before the deadline on September 22, 2023.
*LATE ORDERS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED*
You can call our office at 830-620-3440 with any questions
Estimated Pickup Dates
San Antonio (SASSR) birds - December 22, 2023
Houston (HLSR)/Rodeo Austin (RA) birds - January 26, 2024
County (CCJLS) - January 19, 2024
CLICK FORM TO PRINT
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2023-2024 Swine Validation Tag Order Form
All swine, including gilts, to be shown by 4-H Exhibitors during the 2023-2024 school year must be validated. The cost is $20.00 per head. Please complete this form and return it with payment to the Comal County Extension Office by close of business on September 26, 2023.
The validation date, time, and location will be announced (usually in November).
Click Form to Print
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2023 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza
Registration: Aug. 16th – Sept. 12th, 2023 on 4HOnline
Event Details
o Date: September 15-16, 2023
o Location: Bell County Expo Center, Belton TX
Information:
The Extravaganza is a State-wide educational event and competition that is organized and hosted by the Texas 4-H Rabbit Advisory Board. The event is open to enrolled Texas 4-H members of official 4-H age. The Extravaganza will include: a single Youth Rabbit Show, Youth Skill Contests, Art & Crafts, and Educational Workshops on the 4-H Rabbit Project.
For full rules, guidelines, schedule and other event information, please see the
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HLSR ARCHERY COMPETITION
Registration opened today! Please see attached for a flier that you can share with others interested in registering. We will be offering over $65,000 in cash and prizes at this year’s competition. Registration will be $75 per entry and archers may enter in multiple bow classes if they wish to do so, but they must shoot each class in a separate round. Please see event information below.
Event: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery Competition
Dates: October 28 -29, 2023
Location: NRG Center – Hall A
Shoot Rotations: 10/28 @ 8 am & 1 pm, 10/29 @ 8 am
Finals: 10/29 @ 1 pm
Registration can be completed by clicking the link below. Registered shooters will need to be approved by their local 4-H or FFA supervisors and will be asked to submit a W-9 and Indemnity form.
The Handbook with full rules can be found at our Livestock Exhibitor Page.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or 832.667.1125.
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Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Trainings:
District 10 4-H Shooting Sports
Registration Period: August 28 – September 15, 2023
Event Details
o Date: September 30 – October 1, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday)
o Location: Seguin, Texas (210 East Live Oak Street)
o Disciplines Offered: Shotgun, Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Muzzleloading & Hunting & Wildlife Participants may only choose ONE discipline to receive certification. Space in each discipline training is limited. Participants will be required to provide a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd discipline choice.
o Registration: Registration will be held on 4HOnline from August 28-September 15, 2023. Adult & Youth participants MUST be enrolled on 4HOnline to register for this event. Re-enrollment begins on August 15, 2023. Please re-enroll in a timely manner to register for this event.
Late registrations will only be accepted if we have space to accommodate you.
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GUADALUPE COUNTY
4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
SEGUIN FAIRGROUNDS COMPLEX
950 S AUSTIN ST, SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155
SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. Registration - Cattle Barn
8:45 a.m. Orientation
9:00 a.m. Judging Starts
ASAP Awards Presentation
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
September 13, 2023
ENTRY FEE:
$40.00 per team/$10.00 per individual
For more information contact the
Guadalupe County Extension office
at (830) 379-1972 or
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2023 CCS Sporting Clay 4-H Shoot
Saturday Sept. 23, 2023
Cornerstone Christian School is hosting an open 4-H Sporting Clay Shoot for all 4-H and FFA members. Shoot will take place at the National Shooting Complex (5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX). Registration begins at 7AM and Event begins at 8:30AM.
See FLYER for more information
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Guadalupe County Fair Invitational Contests October 14-15, 2023
Guadalupe County would like to invite all
4-H members to join us at the Guadalupe County Fair on Oct. 14-15th for three invitational contests! Click links below for more contest fees, details, and registration information.
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When: October 14 @ 8am Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 – 5PM
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MILAM COUNTY 4H AG PRODUCT ID CONTEST
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Texas 4-H Food Show & Food Challenge:
2024 State Contest Guidelines
The Texas 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge committees are pleased to release the 2023-24 guidelines for each of these contests! Per the guidelines, there have been very few changes made.
*A reminder that these changes are for the Texas 4-H STATE contests.
County/District contest rules can and may vary so please check the specific contest guidelines.
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Comal County 4-H
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Comal County
325 Resource Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
P. 830-620-3440
F. 830-620-3446
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