Category Archives: Austin County AgriLife
New 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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Walk 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.
Read moreCitrus Field Day
Citrus field day in Sealy at the Hill Center on Friday, October 20th, 2017.
Read moreDo Well Be Well With Diabetes and Fantastic Food with Flair!
Do you have type 2 diabetes? Do you have questions that are unanswered or you just want the facts? Would you like to learn how to manage your diabetes and prepare dishes using simple ingredients? If so, please join the Austin County AgriLife Extension for Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes and Fantastic Food with Flair!
Read moreBack to School Health Fair 2017
Austin County families took advantage of getting an A+ jump on health at this year’s “Back to School Health Fair” which was sponsored by Texas Children’s Health Plan of Texas Children’s Hospital, Department of State Health Services and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County.
Read moreBack to School Safety Tips – Time for Drivers, Bicyclists and Pedestrians to Think Safety
Whether your oldest is just starting kindergarten or taking that first trip to school in his or her own car, parents can play an important role in keeping their children safe while going back to school.
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