Eligibility Process for FISD 4-H Participation
Floresville Independent School District 4-H members follow a yearly eligibility process using the Extracurricular Participation Eligibility Form. The form allows participation in school day activities and certifies academic eligibility for all 4-H related events such as Wilson County Show and Houston Livestock Show. Forms for livestock shows and the Wilson County Baked Food Show are available at the Extension Office starting January 2.
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Floresville Independent School District
Wilson County
Houston
Media Award Winners Announced at Corpus Christi Convention
The 2002 Texas Farm Bureau Media Awards honored Tony Purcell of Texas State Network, Larry Marble of KKYX Radio, and Richard Porter of the Plainview Daily Herald. Marble hosts Down on the Farm on KKYX 680 AM, with Karnes County Farm Bureau backing his nomination.
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Corpus Christi
Texas Farm Bureau
Vernie Glasson
Tony Purcell
Texas State Network
Larry Marble
Kkyx Radio
San Antonio
Ism
Richard Porter
The
Plainview Daily Herald
Marble
KKYX
Karnes County Farm Bureau
Texas opens search for new state veterinarian
Texas livestock commissioners form a search committee to hire a permanent state veterinarian who will also serve as executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission. Interim leader Dr. James Lenarduzzi, a 16 year TAHC veteran, aims for a winter 2003 replacement while guiding area 5 operations and cattle disease eradication efforts along the Texas Mexico border.
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Texas Livestock Commissioners
Texas Animal Health Commission
TAHC
Livestock Health Regulatory Agency
Richard Traylor
James Lenarduzzi
Linda Logan
Lenarduzzi
Agency
Area 5
Beeville
Texas
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Texas-Mexico
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Rio Grande
Border States
Texas A&m University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
The
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Ask Dr Gobbler Turkey expert columns humorous Q and A
A humorous exchange presents Dr. Gobbler answering quirky questions about turkey biology and behavior. It covers age estimates, ears, speed, family dynamics, fears, holiday rituals, vision, camouflage, and social quirks with playful, anthropomorphic twists.
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Dr. Gobbler
P.O. Box
Hewitt
A Holiday Wish From Congress on a Stalled Economy
An Update From Congress criticizes the President's economic plan for rising unemployment and budget deficits. It argues for a two-pronged approach: immediate relief for working families and small businesses, plus a broader package to protect the vulnerable and foster job creation and long-term growth.
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America
Marilyn's Connection Startles Local Readers
A brief note from Marilyn Bullock Wilson, County Extension Agent, highlights family science outreach and community linkage efforts. The item emphasizes local engagement and educational programs connecting residents with practical science.
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Anty
Rand Family Science
District 10 4-H Food Show results and state roundup
The District 10 4-H Foods Show held December 7 2002 at Morris Activity Center San Antonio Texas saw Pre Junior contestants Courtney Trout Lauren Prater Lori Marshall and Jessica Bailey win in various categories. Junior finalists included Charlee Baker Adair Welfel Brad Rumfield and Andrew Garcis with Amanda Welfel and Brandi Baker earning top spots in Senior divisions leading to state roundups in June. The Senior nutrition quiz bowl team Dom Smith Meghan Smith Jenna Wiatrek and Tyler Wiatrek finished third district wide. Presenters on the program were Heather Titzman Amanda Welfel Andrea Welfel Frank Torres and Jacqueline Thoms.
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Morris Activity Center
San Antonio
Texas
Courtney Trout
Lauren Prater
Lori Marshall
Jessica Bailey
Charlee Baker
Adair Welfel
Brad Rumfield
Brandi Baker
LeAnne Hofferichter
Andrea Welfel
Amanda Welfel
Dom Smith
Meghan Smith
Jenna Wiatrek
Tyler Wiatrek
Heather Titzman
Frank Torres
Jacqueline Thoms
Extension agents plan Spring conference in Austin 2003
The District 10 Texas Extension Education Association met December 2 2002 at the Texas A and M Research and Extension Center in Uvalde to plan the Spring conference in Austin on April 22 2003 More than 325 members from across the district expected at keynote speeches committee reports and awards The event will feature a cultural arts contest with quilts needlework paintings ceramics and more Contact 830-393-7357 for club information or to join.
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District 10
Texas Extension Education Association
Texas A & M Research and Extension Center
Uvalde
Loretta Postert
Lilia Raabe
Marilyn Bullock
Family and Consumer Sciences
Wilson County
Barbara Baker
Caldwell
Ursula Holubec
Gonzales County
Beth Frankenburger
Guadalupe County
Helen Hamilton
Austin
Texas
Texas Extension Education Clubs
County Extension Agent
Lawmakers Urge Union Pacific to Back Toyota Plant in San Antonio
Congressmen Ciro D. Rodriguez and Charlie Gonzalez urged Union Pacific to cooperate with San Antonio and Toyota in bringing a new production facility to the area. The site could create about 16,000 jobs and $250 million in annual payroll, but a rail-track rights dispute with Union Pacific blocks progress.
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Rodriguez
Gonzalez
Union Pacific Railroad
S.A
Toyota
Washington, D.C
Ciro D. Rodriguez
Charlie Gonzalez
Union Pacific Corporation
Toyota Corporation
San Antonio
Union Pacific
Nixon Livestock Report from December 16 2002 sale
Nixon Livestock Commission Co of Nixon Texas reports prices from the Monday sale. Cattle on hand 1192 with horses zero. sheep and goats seven. Steers and heifers across weight classes posted low to high ranges. slaughter cows and bulls priced. Last sale of 2002 held December 16 with prices based on pair quality.
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Nixon Livestock Commission Co
Nixon
Texas
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Marilyn
By Marilyn Bullock
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EEA
State of Texas
By Ciro D
Nixon Livestock Report
Plestex
Pleasanton
Forumplestex.com
Arcadia
Third Street
Floresville
Sandra Bullock
Chronicle Files
Judge Lawdon
Frank Henson
Fairview
Wesley Irvin
Union
Leroy New
Live Oak County
Dr. Brewton
Herbert
Karnes City
Ewald Tractor, Inc
Seguin
Eubota
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