Samuel D. Gavito – EA-Ag
Phone: (361) 256-4591
Duval.agrilife.org
October 2012
Duval County 4-H
Hello! Hope everyone is doing well!!! If you have any questions
be sure to contact the Duval Extension Office (361) 256-4591.
Sam
Major Show Sign up
Night
If you are attending major shows through
4-H, registration is November 20, 2012 at
Poultry Orders are now being taken, for
the Duval County Fair. If you wish to
order, please call the Duval Extension
Office.
(361)256-4591
Estimated Cost: $45.00
5:30p.m, in the Duval Extension Office, or 25 Chicks per order
by appointment with Sam or Jennika
Call our office to set up your appointment
at (361) 256-4591 or (361) 207-1160.
4-H Animal Clinic/Showmanship
Steers, Heifers, Lambs, & Goats
November 8, 2012
5:00p.m. at the Benavides Ag Farm to prepare for The Duval Classic Prospect
Show. Call the Duval Extension Office to RSVP for this Clinic at (361) 2564591.
Steer, Heifer, Lamb & Goat Shows
Prizes
Duffel Bags,
Stadium
Blankets, Cooler
Mugs,
Customized
Buckles, T-Shirts
and more!
November 10th & 11th, 2012
Judges: Jay
Jimmerson
Benavides FFA Farm
Steers and
Heifers
(Located off of Hwy. 2295 next to Benavides High School)
Dan Vestel
November 10, 2012
Steers & heifers
Check in: 7:00a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Steer Breed Format:
November 11, 2012
Sheeps & Goats
Sheep and
Goats
Check in: 7:00a.m. 9:00a.m.
Steers & Heifers will be shown by their respective breeds and then compete for Division
Champs American, English and Exotic, and then overall Grand Champions
One animal constitutes a breed
Heifer Class Breaks:
January 2012 or younger
September – December 2011
May – August 2011
January – April 2011
September – December 2010
Lamb Breed Format:
Southdown, Finewool, Finewool Cross, Medium Wool
oat Format:
Light Weight, Medium Weight, Heavy Weight
Entry Fees:
$20.00 per head. Entries must be received by November 9, 2012. Payment at Check-In
Will be accepted with a $5.00 late fee per head. Check payable to: Duval County 4-H
P.O. Box 486, Benavides, TX 78341
For questions, please contact: Sam Gavito, Duval County Extension Agent @ 361-256-4591 or 361-207-1160
Date: December 1, 2012
Place: Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds.
(The facilities are located at 1000 North Texas Avenue in Mercedes.)
The program will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. and the program commencing at 9:00
a.m.
It is expected that the program will conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. with an opportunity
for
participants to develop an action plan for their 4‐H Dog Project in their club or county.
Registration for this event will be on the District 12 4‐H website (http://d124‐h.tamu.edu) and
will be open from October 15th through November 7th. The registration fee will be
$35 for a participant with a dog (an adult must accompany youth with dogs). Fees include
instruction, facility fees, and lunch for all registered participants. 4‐H member, parents, and
leaders that wish to attend without a dog, may register with a fee of $20 per person, which
includes program costs and lunch.
The Coastal Bend Classic
December 1, 2012 in Sinton, Texas at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds (219 West 5th Street Sinton,
TX 78387) For more information call ph: 361-767-5220.
Friday November 30, 2012
3:00p.m.-10:00p.m. – Early Arrival (optional)
Saturday December 1, 2012 (Schedule Tentative)
7:00a.m-8:45a.m.
Arrival and installing of animals
8:45a.m. -
Weight cards must be turned in
9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
Goat Specie Clinic, Showmanship immediately following clinic
9:00a.m. – 12noon
specie clinic (beef, sheep, swine)
12noon-
Free Lunch Provided (by TX Farm Bureau)
12:30 p.m. -
Quality Counts Program
2:00 p.m. -
specie showmanship followed by specie show (beef, sheep)