Ector County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Sign up today! Space is limited. This event is open to 4-H, FFA, and Clover Kid exhibitors.

Midland 4-H Sheep & Goat Showmanship Clinic

Ready to sharpen your showmanship skills before the show season? Join us for a hands-on clinic designed to help exhibitors build confidence in the ring and improve their presentation with both sheep and goats! Open to 4-H and FFA exhibitors and parents.

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 Midland County Horse Show Grounds – Livestock Barn

💲 $25 per Exhibitor
💲 $10 per Parent (if participating)

Participants will receive instruction on:
• Showmanship techniques
• Proper animal handling
• Ring etiquette
• Presentation tips
• Q&A with experienced instructors

📧 Registration: Email [email protected] or call (432) 686-4700 to reserve your spot.

Once you’re registered, an invoice will be sent to you, or you may choose to pay via Venmo.

Spots are limited, so register early!

This is going to be a great set of programs.

County Program Spotlight - Midland and Ector County Extension.

🌾 Resilient rangelands aren't built overnight. They are shaped by the decisions we make today.

From grazing management and land stewardship to adapting to changing environmental conditions, every management decision influences the long-term productivity and health of our landscapes. Investing in knowledge and planning today can help build stronger, more resilient operations for the future.

📅 First Webinar: September 29
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (Lunch Hour)
💻 Online via Zoom
👇 Link to register in the comments below!

If you're looking for practical, science-based strategies that can help you better understand your land and prepare for what's ahead, this upcoming educational series is a great opportunity to learn from West Texas rangeland experts and connect with others who share a passion for working lands.

Swine Validation Tags $30
Tag Order Deadline is September 25th
Late Tag Order Deadline is October 31st
Late Tag Orders are $35

Ector County 4-H Lamb & Goat Validation
October 26TH 4:30-6:30 pm
Ector County Outback Arena

Odessa FFA Lamb & Goat Validation
October 28TH 4:30-5:30 pm
7651 Dunn ST.
Odessa, TX

Purchase tags at the Ector County Extension Office
August 1st - 27th the Tag Price $30
Late tags August 28th- October 21st the price is $35

Join the Llano Estacado Texas Master Naturalists this Saturday at Sibley Pond for a fun and educational celebration of dragonflies and damselflies. This event is open to the public and perfect for kids and adults of all ages.
We’ll explore the life cycles of dragonflies and damselflies, practice netting and safe handling, and release them back into their habitat.

Join us this Saturday to celebrate dragonflies and damselflies at Sibley Pond. The public is welcome and this is suitable for kids of all ages. We will be talking about the life cycles of dragonflies & damselflies, netting, safely handling, and releasing dragonflies and damselflies, and doing an iNaturalist BioBlitz documenting as many dragons and damsels as possible over the weekend of Aug. 8-9. You can join the project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/letmn-dragonfly-and-damselfly-bioblitz

If you have any questions, email us a [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

⏰ **Registration closes Tuesday, August 25!**

There's still time to register for the **Permian Basin Early Childhood Summit**. Don't miss out—secure your spot today!

💧 Water Matters Conference is THIS THURSDAY!

It’s almost time for the Water Matters Conference! If you are planning to have your well water screened, here are the important details you need to know:

💧 WATER SAMPLE DROP-OFF

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

You can drop off your water sample at either:

📍 Midland County Extension Office
2445 E. Hwy 80
Midland, TX 79706

📍 Ector County Extension Office
1010 E. 8th St.
Odessa, TX

OR

You can bring your sample Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. when you arrive for the Water Matters Conference at:

📍 Ector County Coliseum, Barn G

💲 Registration is $35 and includes lunch + 1 well water screening.
Additional screenings are $15 each.

💳 Payment can be made by credit card or check.

Important Sample Collection Reminder

Please collect 12–16 oz. of water as close to the well source as possible. Use a clean bottle or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the sample cool after collection, and samples should be collected no more than 12 hours before drop-off.

If you are testing water after it has gone through a reverse osmosis (RO) system, please collect a separate sample from the RO tap.

Need help? Call 432-686-4700.

👉 Register for the Water Matters Conference:
Register Here
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLDFFTBQQZH7E/checkout/NKHVAO7DERXOYQ5TSGAKLDPH

We will see you in Spring of 2027!!!