Category: Agriculture

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.

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.