2012 Ector County Photography Show

The 2012 Ector County Photography Show is only a month away!  Entries are due to the Ector County Extension office by February 22nd by 5:00 p.m.  Entries should be 8x10 size and mounted.  This year we are asking for all photography entries to also be emailed to sfclawson@ag.tamu.edu as we will have an online photo gallery.  The emailed photos are also due February 22nd - by midnight.  Entries placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the Ector County Show will be eligible to compete in the District 6 Photography Contest. 

Photography packets are available at the Ector County Extension Office with detailed information.  We are also happy to email a packet to you!  Simply call us at 432-498-4071 or email:  sfclawson@ag.tamu.edu

Good Luck!  Let's have a great show!

2012 Ector Livestock Show

The Ector County Livestock Show was help January 13 & 14th at the Ector County Coliseum - Barn E.  Thanks to everyone who participated and to the many volunteers who made the show possible.  If you would like to view some of the pictures from the Livestock Show, simply go to: http://jamescampos.smugmug.com/

Click on "contest results" above to see how everyone placed.  Congratulations to each 4-H member and FFA member who participated!!  Everyone who had the courage to get in the ring is a WINNER!      

Happy New Year!

2011 was a banner year for Ector 4-H!  So many reasons to be grateful!  We are excited to see what 2012 has in store.  Many exciting activities are coming up!  Here are a few reminders regarding the Ector County Stockshow - which be held at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, TX. 

1.      Date – January 12-14, 2012

-        Weigh-in of steers, swine, lambs, & goats – Friday, January 13^th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

-        Weigh-in of rabbits – Friday, January 13^th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

-        Rabbit Show - Friday, January 13^th @ 7:00 p.m.

-        Swine Show – Saturday, January 14^th @ 9:00 a.m., followed by Lambs, Goats, Heifers, Steers.

-        Barn E will be open for livestock to move in on Thursday and Friday.  Livestock must be in barn before weigh-in starts.

2.      Set-up – Tuesday, January 10^th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Please come to help when you can.  Set-up will count toward your ECLA required number of meetings.

3.      Top Hand and Scholarship Applications & Record Books are due January 9, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. to the Ector County Extension Office.   Applications & guidelines are attached in email.

Can't wait to see you there! Please feel free to contact us with any questions!