Category Archives: Austin County AgriLife
Reduce Impaired Driving by Promoting Healthy Drug Free Lifestyles
Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing our community, and encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.
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Holiday Hold’em – Multi-County Online Holiday Wellness Program to Begin November 22nd
This free online challenge is designed to encourage participants to gain no more than 2 pounds during the holiday season.
Read moreMulti-County Cooking Well with Diabetes – Fantastic Foods with Flair!
The educational sessions will be followed by a step by step cooking demonstration video entitled “Meet Me in the Kitchen!” Get prepared to create tasty dishes using simple ingredients.
Read moreAustin County Fair Update
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic concerns, the Austin County Fair Board of Directors and Staff are saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Austin County Fair.
Read moreHay and Forage Producers Encouraged to Submit Samples for Analysis
The Beef and Forage Committee of Austin County is encouraging beef cattle producers to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis.
Read moreFRED Visits Austin County WIC Clinics and Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy
FRED…another name for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s “Families Reading Every Day” project will be featured this summer at all WIC Clinics in Austin County and the Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy.
Read moreWhen Sean Speaks, A Message For Everyone On Memorial Weekend [VIDEO]
Earlier this month, we posted a Memorial Day message from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service encouraging everyone to plan while you can and designate a sober ride. That article featured a video about Sean Carter and his journey after sustaining a traumatic brain injury as a result of a drunk driving accident. Sean and his mother, Jenny, from WhenSeanSpeaks.com took time to interview with us and share more of Sean’s story with us. They have taken their message to tens of thousands of young people to help prevent drunk driving and to make people aware of the consequences of their choices. Please take a moment to hear their message.
Read moreTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Disaster Education Network
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has established the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) to provide resources to the citizens of Texas.
Read moreNew Landowner Education Program
This is a great opportunity for any and all landowners to learn from the experts in a classroom setting and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Read moreWalk Across Texas – 2nd Week Report
At the end of the 2nd week, several classes are moving really fast in their quest to gain ground in Walk Across Texas. To date, the participants and their
families have walked 25,912 miles at the end of the 2nd week. Everyone is cruising right along!
EEA – Winter Gardening Program
The Extension Education Association of Austin County (a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service) held their Winter Gardening Program about the best plants to plant during the winter season.
Read moreGulf Coast Grape Growers Field Day, February 2nd
The 27th Annual Gulf Coast Grape Growers Field Day will be held on Friday, February 1st, at the Cat Spring Ag Society building in Cat Spring.
Read moreSmall Farms and Vegetable Conference
The Horticulture Committee of Austin County would like to invite everyone to the Small Farms and Vegetable Conference.
Read more2018 Austin County Fair Results
The 2018 Austin County Fair Results are in! Here are the results of the the 2018 Austin County Fair Winners for the Home Economics Division, Hay Show and the Wine Show Results.
Read moreAustin County 4-Hers Bring Home 3rd Place Title at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Austin County 4-H would like to send out a hearty congratulations to Jack Luedeker, Madison Diezi, Samantha Diezi and James Schumann who served on the Junior/Intermediate Beef Quiz Bowl Team at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and took 3rd place.
Read moreAustin County AgriLife’s Walk Across Texas Report – 4th Week
Bellville and Brazos ISD families are doing a great job accumulating miles across Texas. At the end of the 4th week, several classes and groups are pressing closer to the finish line in their quest to complete Walk Across Texas.
Read moreWalk Across Texas Reports – Week 2
Bellville and Brazos are off and on the go! This year Brazos ISD has joined the ranks to participate in Walk Across Texas by having 6 adult teams on the south end of the county!! At the end of the 2nd week, several classes are walking full steam ahead in their quest to Walk Across Texas. To date, the participants and their families have walked 22,505 miles at the end of the 2nd week. Everyone is cruising right along!
Read more4-H County Food Show & Food Challenge
On November 28th, twenty Austin County 4-Hers participated in the 2017 Austin County 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge Contest. We want to recognize them for their achievements in the 4-H Food and Nutrition Program.
Read moreAustin County To Get New Extension Agent [VIDEO]
Austin County has been without an extension agent since July but, the county will be getting a new agent on December 1, 2017. Haylee Wolfford, who is currently an extension agent in Hardin County in district 9, will be moving over to Austin County and assuming the duties of the position here.
Read more37th Annual Austin County Pecan Show and Bake Show
It’s time once again for all commercial pecan growers and home pecan tree enthusiasts with a few pecan trees to gear up for the 37th Annual Austin County Pecan Show and Bake Show. Everyone with an interest growing pecans or eating pecans is encouraged to participate.
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