Cooking Well with Diabetes Education Classes

September 20, 2017 - (Flyer: Espanol) - Diabetes is a growing issue in America that is affecting more and more people every day. Living as a diabetic can be challenging and confusing. Trying to figure out what you can and cannot eat can present a challenge when you are not sure of the true facts regarding diabetes.

AgriLife Hosting Beef Cattle Seminar; RSVP Deadline Sept 20th

September 8, 2017 (Registration Form) - Shelby County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office is hosting a Beef Cattle Seminar, Monday, September 25th, 2017 starting at 6:00PM.

Accredited Food Handler’s Training Course to be Offered

September 20, 2017 - The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” was recently revised and updated in 2015. A major change in the revision now requires all food employees to complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment, effective September 2016.

AgriLife, Chamber Kick Off Worksite Wellness, Team and Individual Challenge

Shelby County Fit – AgriLife Extension and Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness Committee to Kick Off Worksite Wellness and Team and Individual Challenge

Shelby County 4-H Youth Opportunities

September 5, 2017 - When you think of 4-H most think of a youth organization that provides opportunities with the livestock, horses, food, textiles, photography, shooting sports, and leadership, just to name a few. These projects are some of the banner programs that are offered but 4-H is more than that. This year, Shelby County 4-H has kicked-off two new projects, Robotics and Archery. In addition, Shelby County 4-H Club now has a permanent monthly meeting place at the new Extension office located at 266 Nacogdoches Street in Center.

Shelby County 4-H Recognizes Members, Volunteers

September 4, 2017 - At the recent 4-H Kick-off event, Shelby County Extension agents Lane Dunn and Jheri-Lynn McSwain presented youth members with the “I Dare You” award and county-level “Gold Star” award. The “I Dare You” awards were presented to Wesley Wages of Center 4-H Club, son of Bryan and Dee Wages, and Lance Holloway of Center 4-H Club, son of John Henry and Chelsea Holloway.

Not Really Loving Those Lovebugs?

August 18, 2017 - Few insects bring as much contempt as the lovebug. This flying insect is best known for splattering across your windshield and causing damage to the paint on your vehicle.

Wildlife Management on Your Property

August 11, 2017 - Friday August 18th a multi-county program will be held at the Angelina County Extension office landowners interested in the management of wildlife will have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals how they can better manage for white tailed deer.

Sessions for this event include deer necropsy, prescribed fire, Managed Land Deer Program updates, antler restrictions data, and methods to deter feral hogs and beavers.

Growing Broilers for the East Texas Poultry Festival

Shelby County 4-H’er Selected to Represent District and State in Leadership Roles

Megan Dunn to the left in her 4-H jacket. August 4, 2017 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is comprised of 12 districts covering all 254 counties in Texas, and Shelby County is part of District 5 which is composed of 22 counties in the East region.

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