Friday, March 1, 2019

Time to Order 2020 Major Livestock Show Steer and Heifer Validation Tags

It is time to order Steer and Heifer Validation tags for 2020 Major Livestock Shows.  All tag orders are due to the Leon County Extension Office by April 10, 2019.  Please use the attached forms when ordering your validation tags.  Validation for 2020 Major Livestock Show Steer and Heifer projects will take place in June.  The exact time and place have not yet be set.

2020 Major Livestock Show Steer Validation Order Form for Leon County

2020 Major Livestock Show Heifer Validation Order Form for Leon County

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Become a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador

Have a passion for health and wellness?  Interested in helping others make changes in their lifestyle and improve overall health?  Then be sure to check out the Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador program.  Click here to get more info and an application.  Application deadline is May 1st.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

2019 Poultry Institute for Youth

Do you have an interest in the poultry industry?  The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, in conjunction with the Texas A&M Poultry Science Department and the Aggie Leadership Council sponsor the TAMU Poultry Institute for Youth. The Institute is held every summer on the Texas A&M campus. The purpose of this program is to give high school students a chance to learn about the poultry industry through hands-on activities. The participants will have the opportunity to meet Texas A&M staff as well as leaders from the poultry industry. A portion of the institute will consist of hands-on experience by working directly with poultry as well as visiting poultry facilities.  This year's Institute will be held June 9-11, 2019.  More information can be found by clicking here.