Borden County Extension and 4-H

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Thinking about buying land? Join an upcoming webinar from Battle Ground to Breaking Ground covering important considerations for land ownership and purchasing decisions, including legal issues that can impact property use, management, and long-term planning. I’ll be presenting and am excited to chat about these important topics.

Register here: https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qghsbs8STX6n-AgRBiwAAg #/registration

10/15/2026

We had a great training the last two days! While this program targets older drivers, it is great for drivers of all ages. Great information to help everyone utilize their car to it full capacity and be a safer driver.

10/14/2026

‼️ATTENTION PRODUCERS‼️

We need YOU to be a part of beef cattle research by participating in a study on cattle grazing failed cotton. If you plan to graze failed cotton, please contact Dr. Whitney Crossland to participate in this research that will help provide valuable information to High Plains producers.

10/13/2026

Get in the Halloween spirit and participate in the 2026 Texas 4-H Pumpkin Carving Contest!🍀🎃

To enter, send a photo of your carving to our Facebook along with the name of the member who created it and the county they are enrolled in as a 4-H member. Voting will take place on Facebook starting on October 27th. Happy carving!

10/12/2026

Congratulations to Borden 4-H’er, Paizlee Gass on receiving Reserve Senior Showmanship today at the Cooks Steer Classic in Lubbock! Her black cross steer also placed third! Great day for Paizlee!

10/10/2026

🍀 National 4-H Week day of service - we will be collecting socks!! 🧦

10/09/2026

The 2027 Exhibitor Handbook is now posted on our Livestock Show Exhibitor Page!

NEW: Indemnities and Calf Scramble applications will be uploaded electronically to the entry portal for review and approval. Entry Worksheets are available on our website to assist AST/CEA in gathering information; however, they are NOT required to be mailed. W-9’s will be requested electronically once placing premiums have been finalized.

If paying by check, please mail the online entry summary page with payment postmarked by December 5th. If paying online, no further paperwork needs to be mailed.

Please visit our website and handbook for more information: https://www.rodeohouston.com/exhibitors.../livestock-show/

Entries Open: October 15th, 2026
Entry Deadline: December 1st, 2026

10/08/2026

It’s Thankful Thursday during National 4-H Week! I am beyond thankful for so many things, especially the wonderful 4-H’ers and 4-H families that I have had the opportunity to work with and know.

If you are interested in 4-H and what it has to offer you and your family, give us at call at 806-756-4336 or email Julie at [email protected].