Extension Educationin Gonzales County

We are excited to kick off the new 4-H year. Gonzales County Robotics Club is hosting a Gear Contest on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 424 East Sarah DeWitt Gonzales, Texas 78629. 8:45 AM:   Check In 9:15 AM:   Welcome 9:30 AM:   Contest Seeding Rounds 12:00 AM: Finals 1:00 AM:   Awards Register here by September 7: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7h3U4chdHweija5cqfXEDWZ_zKdpu2gYK-gLeuuKXYfMkTQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Please mail checks to: Gonzales County Robotics Club 1709 E. Sarah DeWitt Drive Gonzales, Texas 78629  

Office closed for the Come & Take It festivities.

Hello 4-H, National Night Out is October 4th from 5-7pm. (Arrive about 4:30 ) Apache Field (St Paul and Tate) We would love for a group to take turns standing at the 4-H booth. Be prepared to speak to families about 4-H. Answer any questions they may have. Encourage families to come to a meeting and join the fun! Remember that 4-H is more than just showing animals!! It’s a big part of our experience but there are tons of opportunities to be involved beyond our show animals.... Read More →

Office closed in observance of Columbus Day!

Market goats, market lambs, breeding goats or  breeding sheep, wether dam or wether does at any of the major livestock shows this coming  year, your projects will need to be validated and tagged on October 18th. from 5-6:00 pm at the JB Wells Park.

Validation for the lambs and goats will occur Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 5-6:00 pm at the JB Wells Park. Rules by the Gonzales County Youth Show Association are available at https://gonzales.agrilife.org/links/major-texas-livestock-shows/ under the tab Major Texas Livestock Shows & Local Shows

 Validation for the halter heifers will occur Thursday October 20, 2022, from  5-6:00 pm at the Pecan Grove Vet. Clinic. Rules by the Gonzales County Youth Show Association are available at https://gonzales.agrilife.org/links/major-texas-livestock-shows/ under the tab Major Texas Livestock Shows & Local Shows

For those who are in the contest doors open at 9:00 am at the PACE Building 623 N. Fair Street, Gonzales, TX 78629.   If you have questions call the office and ask for Gayle Bludau 830.672.8531

Poinsettia and Christmas wreath orders are due November 10th by 4 pm to the Extension Office.