Comal County 4-H
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Holiday Office Closures:
Monday, May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day
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MAY 3 - COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS! Comal County 4-H Council and Adult Leaders Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Extension Meeting Room
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COMAL 4-H DANCE FUNDRAISER EVENT |
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Time to get the word out and collect as many sponsors and silent auction donors as possible!
Distribute the flyers to all the local businesses. You can print by clicking on each flyer. If you need help with printing for distribution, contact our office at 830-620-3440.
Reach out to as many businesses as possible to sponsor the event or to donate items for the silent auction. Along with the flyers, you will also need to give the sponsor/donor the Memorandum available here.
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All you need to ask a potential sponsor if they would like to be one of the following sponsors
Gold Level costs $500. They will receive a reserved table with 6 tickets to the event, Facebook Recognition, and their Logo printed on our banner that is used throughout next year's (2023-2024) events.
Silver Level costs $300. They will receive Facebook Recognition, their logo on our banner, and 4 tickets to the event.
Bronze Level costs $100. They will receive Facebook Recognition, and a small logo printed on our banner.
Don't forget to ask if they would like to donate something to the silent auction that will help to promote their business also.
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States' 4-H International Exchange Program
Did you know Texas 4-H offers an International Exchange Program?
• 2 Texas 4-H youth will travel to South Korea in July as part of the Outbound program and will live with South Korean families for 4 weeks.
• 20 Texas families can apply to host youth delegates (ages 12-16) from Japan for a 4-week immersive homestay program. The youth are learning English in school; they participate in States 4-H International Exchange to have the opportunity to practice speaking and to learn from real families.
• To host a youth delegate please click HERE for full information and requirements and read HOST FAMILY GUIDELINES prior to sign-up.
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Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.
100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the state where the funds were raised, and the remaining 10 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H nationally.
Dates for the 2023 Paper Clover Campaigns are:
Spring: April 26th – May 7th
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2023-2024 Texas Water Ambassadors
Deadline: May 1, 2023
Information: The 4-H Water Ambassadors Program will select up to 30 students for a minimum 12-month term of service. Those selected will participate in the 7-day Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (tour) June 11-17, 2023, which includes hands-on experiential learning and covers a wide range of important water issues. Over the next year, water ambassadors commit to delivering at least 40 hours of education and service. Students will also engage in continuing education opportunities to broaden their understanding of water and equip them to share their knowledge with their local communities, clubs, schools, etc.
How to Apply: Applications will be accepted March 15 – May 1, 2023 – Please download this Information One Pager for detailed instructions on how to submit your application.
• Those selected are required to pay a $250 program participation fee.
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2023-2024
Comal County 4-H Council Officer Elections
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DUE IN EXTENSION OFFICE BY 5 p.m. on MAY 1, 2023
Click Application to Print
Applicants, please review the entire document with your parents before applying.
You may be thinking, what’s Council all about? Who can be on the Council Officer team? We are glad you asked. We are looking for outstanding 4-H members who want to promote 4-H, encourage others to actively participate in county-wide events, and so much more!
What’s the purpose of Council?
The purpose shall be to promote and encourage 4-H work and to coordinate 4-H activities that affect all clubs and/or members of Comal County.
Who’s eligible to apply for an office?
Officers shall be elected from current Council membership or anyone who has served as a
Council Delegate for one (1) and is entering at least the 8th grade for the year of service. (Officers shall be selected from members who have submitted an application.
Exception: If there is no application for an office it will first be offered for those who submitted applications for other positions. If there are no applicants without a position or they turn down the position, the Council may nominate from the floor.)
Requirements of running for office:
• The completed and signed application must be submitted to the Extension Office
by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023 in order to be considered for an office.
Applications will be published in the Newsletter and weekly 4-H Online News (Blog).
• The application must be typed or neatly handwritten only use the space provided.
The applications will be posted on the online news/blog the week prior to elections.
• In order to run for office on May 3rd (Comal County 4-H Council and Adult Leaders Meeting), the applicant must be present.
(Exceptions must be pre-approved by the advising extension agent, the
Extension office must be contacted ASAP and arrangements should be made to
have someone to speak on the applicant ’s behalf or have a video recorded).
• Each applicant shall prepare a 30 second speech which will be given before elections start. Speeches will be timed.
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Support 4-H with JOANN
Find your creative 4-H spark with JOANN!
Wherever your imagination takes you, let our amazing partners at JOANN help. You can support 4-H'er's with a trip to JOANN by donating at the register through May 1st.
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Texas 4-H Center Teen Weekend & Camp Ambassador program (May 5-7)
Love camp? Love building relationships? Love testing your ability as a young leader? Then come to the Texas 4-H Center for Teen Weekend Pt.2!! Here at our teen weekend, your teen will receive all the required training to be ready for success this summer! Time management, CPR, First Aid, Public speaking, Critical thinking, Resume building and leadership ability!
See FLYER for details, registration information & cost!
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Texas 4-H Food Show Theme 2024-2025
Start planning your entry now!
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Kerr 4-H Invitational Judging Contests (Grass ID, Range, Wool/Mohair)
Kerr 4-H would like to invite everyone to our Invitational Judging Contest on Saturday, May 13th. Contests will include Grass ID, Range, Wool & Mohair. Youth may enter all contests. Counties are welcome to bring as many teams or individuals!
Pre-registration is appreciated by filling out team structure cards! (DOWNLOAD HERE) For full schedule please click on the flyer →
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Mark your calendars for September 28- October 1, 2023 for the National 4-H Volunteer Conference! Come visit the world’s largest 4-H center, enjoy great sessions, meet new people, have fun, and bring home some great ideas to implement with your 4-H clubs and project groups. There is also a virtual option if you can’t physically make it there. Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, Georgia. http://www.4hvcoss.com/.
Registration opens June 1
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We are looking for YOU (4-H volunteers) to share your great ideas and knowledge at the National 4-H Volunteer Conference hosted by the 4-H Volunteer Conference of the Southern States!
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Presenters have options to submit proposals for both virtual content and content delivered in-person at the conference center. Our priority deadline is May 15th, yet we will continue to accept workshop proposals until workshop slots are filled. Our conference website includes both a guide with tips to preparing your proposal and presenting, as well as the submission portal.
We hope you’ll submit your great work, share the news, and recruit others to present as well!
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Hill Country Livestock Skill-a-thon Contest |
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4-Her’s are invited to the first annual Livestock Skill-a-thon Contest in the beautiful Hill Country on May 15, 2023 at the Kendall County Youth Ag & Equestrian Center (648 FM 289, Comfort TX 78013)! Members who are interested in learning all about livestock can test their skills in this dynamic contest. This contest will also prepare Senior youth for the invitational contest at State 4-H Roundup in June. Please see the attached FLYER for all the details. |
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Click flyer for website link
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4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP) Contest
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Information: Registration is now open on 4-H Online for the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP) State Contest to be held May 20-21 in Jeff Davis County at the Nature Conservancy Davis Mountain Preserve. The study resource and contest rules/procedures can be found on the 4-H Wildlife & Fisheries webpage (https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/wildlife-fisheries/) under ‘Contests’.
• Open to all age divisions! Youth can compete as an individual or a team of 3-4.
• Contest details and logistics can be found HERE.
The Davis Mountains are one of the most unique habitats in the state. The Davis Mountain Preserve is located high in these remote mountains and contain a variety of wildlife species not seen elsewhere in the state. Being able to access this site is a special treat for anyone interested in Texas wildlife. Come join us for this fun weekend learning about the wildlife and habitat of this far west Texas ecoregion!
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Texas 4-H South Region Shooting Sports Training
Registration Period: April 3 – May 8, 2023
Information: District 10 will be hosting a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training in Kerrville, TX on May 20-21, 2023 (Sat. & Sun.)! Please see the attached LETTER with the program details, and registration information.
• Date: May 20-21, 2023 (Saturday & Sunday)
• Location: Hill County Shooting Range (1886 Cypress Creek Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028)
• Lodging: Lodging is on your own. Various lodging options are available in and around the Kerrville area.
• Registration: Via 4HOnline *NOTE: All participants must be actively enrolled in a County 4-H program to register on 4HOnline.
• Registration Period: April 3, 2023 (Monday) – May 8, 2023 (Monday)
• Disciplines Offered: Archery, Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol, Muzzleloading OR Western Heritage.
Click Flyer for more details
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The 2022-2023 Comal County Youth Ambassador Application and Requirements (County, Special Hearts, and Health)
If you are interested in being part of the ambassador program, please submit the completed and signed application to the Extension Office by Friday, May 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
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COMAL COUNTY 4-H 2023-2024 State Fair of Texas - Broiler Order Form |
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Broiler Orders are due with payment: Friday, May 26, 2023 @ 5:00 pm to the Comal County Extension Office.
Birds must be ordered in multiples of 25, with a minimum order of 25, and a maximum of 75 per exhibitor (or a maximum of 75 per family if sharing the birds with siblings in the same household).
Individuals/Families may submit one order for the State Fair hatch date. We recommend ordering more than the minimum and culling at regular intervals during the growing process.
Click Order Form to Print
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Wilson County Summer Blast Shoot
Wilson County 4-H Shooting Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Summer Blast Shoot on May 27, 2023 at 12601 FM 20, Kingsbury TX, 78638.
Events will include: 100 Bird Sporting, 50 Bird Whizbang Qualifier, 50 Bird FFA/Adult Whizbang and Rabbit Flurry.
Register on iclays.com! For event Contact information see flyer above.
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51st Annual Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship School Program
The Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship School Program would like to invite you to host one of these fun and educational schools this summer. These clinics are designed to deliver relevant and helpful information to all levels and ages of horseman. Participants will gain valuable riding and horse management knowledge. You can choose to host either a two-day or three-day clinic. Simply pick your most ideal dates in the month of June and we’ll provide the clinicians to conduct your clinic!
SEE FLYER for details on how to hose one this summer!
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Landscape Design Challenge
Don't forget about the Texas 4-H Landscape Design Challenge June 5, 2023, in College Station. Your 4-H members can enhance their landscape design knowledge, simulate a real-life interaction between customers and landscape professionals, be exposed to career opportunities in horticulture related fields, and learn more about a degree in a horticultural related field.
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The 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup is set for June 5-8, 2023, in Bryan/College Station, TX. We are excited to be bringing back colleges, universities, industry partners, and other organizations in one room to showcase the vast opportunities available for our Texas 4-H youth, their families, and our AgriLife Extension Employees. This year’s event will be held in Reed Arena at Texas A&M University which will serve as our hub for the week. For more information about our College/Career Fair and Trade Show click here!
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Horticulture Career Fair & Tour |
High School students are invited to attend 2023 Horticulture Career Fair & Tour on June 5th @ 1pm at the Texas A&M campus and have some hands-on experiences with floral design, propagation, tissue culture, viticulture and hydroponics. Students will get to meet faculty, staff, and current students to learn more about careers in horticulture and children and parents will have opportunity to meet with academic advisors to ask questions about the admission process.
See FLYER for more details! (This is an excellent opportunity for youth that may already be on campus for Texas 4-H Roundup!)
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Texas 4-H Roundup 2023
Registration Opens May 1, 2023
Location: TAMU – College Station
Date: June 5-8, 2023
Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for Senior 4-H youth (9th-12th) 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.
Click cover page for 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide
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2023 District 10 4-H Horse Show
Event Date: June 14-15, 2023
Location: Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center (1042 Event Center Drive, Dipping Springs, TX 78620)
Registration Period: May 1 – 16, 2023 on 4HOnline
Late Registration: May 17-19, 2023
Horse Validation Period: March 1 – May 1, 2023 on 4HOnline. *Horses MUST be validated to compete in District/State level Horse Shows.
The District Horse Show is open to any 4-H member who has validated their horse by May 1st of the current 4-H year (See Horse Validation Information & Deadlines HERE). You can compete in events like western pleasure, hunter under saddle, and barrel racing, to name a few. The District 10 4-H Horse Show will be held June 14 & 15, 2023 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center (1042 Event Center Drive, Dipping Springs, TX 78620)
NEW Changes for the 2022-2023 4-H Year:
- District qualification will be removed; however, for safety reasons, futurity exhibitors must participate in the District 10 4-H Horse Show OR District educational clinic, or other equivalent event where futurity project is present. Participation will be verified by the County Extension Agent on the State 4-H Horse Show entry form.
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Ownership Requirement Amendment: Lease horses will be allowed. Official Texas 4-H Horse Lease agreement must be signed by the exhibitor, horse owner, and County Extension Agent (Download Texas 4-H Horse Lease Agreement HERE). Lease period must include, at minimum, May 1st to August 31st of the current 4-H Year. The lease form must be uploaded to 4HOnline at validation. The objective in allowing lease horses is to make the show more inclusive for young horse enthusiasts who may not have the opportunity for horse ownership yet.
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 19, 2023!
Click Flyer to Go to Website
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Summer '23 Poultry Judging Camp |
Please see the FLYER for camp descriptions, locations and registration links to ensure that you are registering for the appropriate camp!
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2023 4-H Outdoor Challenge Announcement
Registration timeline is April 1 - May 15, 2023
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When: June 18-19, 2023
Where: Long Acres Ranch, Richmond
Registration fee is $TBD per contestant.
Registration is limited to the first 130 contestants due to space limitation. Teams must be complete with both members registered before hitting the cap of 130. It would be wise to coordinate team member registration for the same time.
Lodging & Meals- Lodging and Meals are the responsibility of the contestant family. There will likely be food trucks on site. More information on any onsite food will be posted later.
Click Flyer for information
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What is Leadership Lab?
Leadership Lab is our annul Leadership camp for 4-H members from ages 13-18. This event provides a variety of leadership, recreation, and project enhancement workshops that participants are challenged to take back to their own county and implement. District 4-H Council Delegates from the 21 counties are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the District 4-H Council Business Meeting which includes the election of the District Council Officers for the new 4-H year. Candidates for District 4-H Council will present their campaign speech and participate in a question/answer session in front of the voting delegates.
Leadership Lab Registration Information and required Waivers: COMING SOON
To Participate in Leadership Lab, please make sure you fill out the following forms:
*Participants, must upload a copy of each form below when they register on 4HOnline.
- 2023 District 10 Leadership Lab Indemnification Waiver
- 2023 District 10 Leadership Lab HSS Form (Health & Safety Statement)
- 2023 Leadership Lab ADM (Authorization to Dispense Medication)
- 2023 Leadership Lab OTC (Permission for Over The Counter Medication)
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GLOBE
Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education
GLOBE is a multi-faceted program for youth in grades 7-11 to develop an understanding of poverty and what it looks like in various communities, explore culture, learn about sustainable agricultural practices, build upon personal leadership skills and to take action, addressing issues within the community. There are three separate educational programs beginning with a Global Village simulation at the 4-H Center in Brownwood, providing youth the opportunity to experience poverty, limited resources and life in a developing country, without actually traveling abroad. The second program is in Waco at Heritage Homestead where youth participate in hands-on workshops and demonstrations of sustainable agricultural practices. Youth share their knowledge and strengthen personal leadership skills by presenting two GLOBE programs and providing leadership for a service-learning project in their community. Three online webinars are held to prepare youth for the final educational program, a week-long immersive experience in Costa Rica to continue learning about culture, poverty, sustainable agriculture and nature-based tourism. Enrollment is limited annually to 25 youth; applications are available in September. The cohort of 25 youth are ‘together’ through July the following year.
See links below for more information.
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TEXAS 4-H STATE DOG SHOW
DATE: JULY 6-8, 2023
LOCATION: HUNTSVILLE, TX
The state 4-H dog show is held each year in July, and offers classes in agility, rally, obedience, costume, tricks, drill, showmanship and conformation. Some counties host 4-H Dog Shows.
CLICK FLYER FOR WEBSITE
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Texas 4-H State Games
Shooting Sports State Games are open to all 4-H members – you do not have to qualify to compete. But you must be actively involved in a shooting sports project at your local club with a coach. Fees are involved.
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DISTRICT 10 RECORD BOOK JUDGING - FREDERICKSBURG
EVENT DATE: JULY 13, 2023
LOCATION: Gillespie County Extension Office
- 2023 District 10 Record Book Judging Guide *COMING SOON
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2022-2023 State 4-H Record Book Information: Coming Soon!
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State 4-H Horse Show
Location: Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX
Date: July 23-28, 2023
The 60th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show will be taking place at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX. Over 350 4-H youth plus their families attend the show from all over the state of Texas. The Texas State 4-H Horse Show is the pinnacle of the 4-H horse project and offers many opportunities to 4-H youth including up to 40 classes of competition, educational programs, scholarships, and college preparation opportunities. Drs. Jennifer Zoller, Horse Specialist, and Chelsie Huseman, Horse Specialist along with numerous county extension agents, volunteers, and supporters manage the seven-day show
The State 4-H Horse show is supported by sponsors and donors who generously share their resources including monetary donations, services, and awards. Six custom trophy saddles, over 160 custom belt buckles, four bronze trophies, pairs of Anderson Bean boots, plus many other awards are given out! Thanks to generous donors and sponsors, the State 4-H Horse Show also awards division scholarships. The program offers scholarships for college to the highest placing senior in each of the six major divisions. Other scholarship opportunities included a new incentive program designed and sponsored by Hi Pro Feeds and Kentucky Equine Research (KER) to award scholarships to highest placing 4-H competitors in specific divisions. Follow us on social media for show updates: https://www.facebook.com/TexasHorseExtension.
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2023 YALL Tour
Information: The Youth Agricultural Lifetime Leadership opportunity is a 6-day exploration for youth to experience Texas Panhandle agricultural production practices. Participants will learn the value of technology in livestock & crop production from a commercial perspective. During the trip, participants will have the opportunity to see the diversified agricultural production and various aspects of the agriculture industry. While many youths are interested in some aspect of agriculture production for a career, many are unfamiliar with all the job opportunities that exist in commercial agriculture production. The Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership tour provides youth with a tour of some of the premier agriculture universities in the country. (SEE FLYER)
Y.A.L.L. Tour Dates: July 16-21, 2023
Cost: $200 per participant
30 Participant spots available
Eligibility: 10th-12th Grade
Depart/Return: Bexar County AgriLife Extension office (3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78230)
Tentative College Tours: Angelo State University, Texas Tech University, and West Texas A&M University
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023 (Applicants will be notified of acceptance on May 1, 2023)
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2023 Sheep Capital Lamb Camp
Deadline: June 30, 2023
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The San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension present the 2023 Sheep Capital Lamb Camp to be held in San Angelo, Texas July 28 – July 30, 2023. The camp will be open to incoming 3rd Graders through Seniors in high school. Camp will be a 3-day program. The registration fee will include breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and lunch Saturday and Sunday, a t-shirt, and a camp packet.
Registration and information can be found at:
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2023-2024 Turkey Validation Order Form for Major and County Shows |
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Tag orders are due by 5 pm on July 31, 2023 to the Comal County Extension Office with payment. Poults must be ordered in multiples of 25, with a minimum order of 25 per family order, and a maximum of 75 per exhibitor (or a maximum of 75 per family if sharing the poults with siblings in the same household). We recommend ordering more than the minimum and culling at regular intervals during the growing process.
Click Form to Print
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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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