Category: Agriculture

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. 

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.

Citrus field day in Sealy at the Hill Center on Friday, October 20th, 2017.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Austin/Washington County is hosting a disaster assistance and hurricane recovery workshop on October 11, 2017, at 10:00am at Washington County Fair Grounds Sales Facility.

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!