Category Archives: Austin County AgriLife
Applications For Prescribed Fire Grant Now Open
Hazardous fuels reduction funding for those who may be threatened by wildland fire
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Fall Armyworms On The March Across Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 20, 2021
Read moreAgri Life Extension’s Owning Your Piece Of Texas Course Now Available Online
Landowners can find practical tips on key legal issues
Read moreTexas A&M Entomologist Wages War On Ticks
Research focused on preventing negative economic, health impacts
Read moreHay & 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. Hay samples may be turned in at the Austin County Extension Office (located at 800 E. Wendt St), Harrison Farm Service and Linseisen’s Feed & Supply Inc in Bellville, Steinhauser’s in Sealy, Dudensing Farm Service in New […]
Read moreFall Horticulture Seminar- August 27th
Private Application Trainings for 2021
Private Application Trainings for 2021
Read moreFort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference – Summer Session Scheduled
Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference – Summer Session Scheduled
Read more‘Plugging In’ To Produce Environmentally Friendly Bioplastics
Agriculture byproducts can help produce eco-friendly, biodegradable plastics
Read moreLivestock Safety Paramount During Flooding
Farmers, ranchers should have emergency plan to protect animals from high waters
Read moreEagle Lake Rice Field Day Moves Indoors June 29
The 47th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day is scheduled for 5 p.m. June 29 at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N. Walnut Ave., in Eagle Lake.
Read moreReduce 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.
Read moreHoliday 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.
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