AgriLife

The Annual Armyworm

August 23, 2016 - Each year, we can fully expect to see the devastating Fall Armyworm make it’s appearance in our hay meadows. Unlike their name, they tend to start making their damage in mid to late summer. Earlier weather patterns would appear to me to set up conditions ripe for their appearance. And with such a potential economic pest out there, it bodes well to be prepared.

Shelby County 4-H Sewing Sensations Class a Success

August 15, 2016 - The Shelby County 4-H Sewing Sensations class wrapped up August 10, 2016 after eight weeks of learning how to use a sewing machine, creating various stitches, making a pillow case, and the highlight of the lesson ser

Shelby County 4-H Kick-Off Event

August 8, 2016 - Calling all Shelby County youth and parents! Have you ever wanted to learn something new and different while having fun?

Broiler Show Workshop

August 4, 2016 - The East Texas Poulty Festival is highlighted by the 4-H/FFA Broiler show and Auction that will be held on October 08. As 4-H and FFA members and families are beginning to get ready for their chickens, questions may come to mind. How big to make my pen? How many fans do I need? When do I raise my feeders and waterers? These questions and many more will be addressed at the Shelby County Broiler Show Workshop.

Shelby County Extension Agent Recognized at TEAFCS State Conference

August 1, 2016 - At the state conference for the Texas Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences in Lubbock, Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Shelby County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences was awarded four individual state level awards and one t

AgriLife Extension and Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee to Kick-Off Worksite Wellness with Shelby County Fit Challenge

July 27, 2016 - On Monday, August 1st, The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Shelby County office and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee will kick-off an individual and worksite wellness challenge for the county.

2016 Broiler Show Entry Form, Rules; Deadline Today

July 8, 2016 - Broiler Show Rules, Broiler Show Entry Form - The price of the birds will be $30 for 30 birds. The 2016 Broiler Show and Sale will be held on October 8, 2016.

2016 Poultry Festival 4-H/FFA Broiler Show

July 18, 2016 - 2016 Poultry Festival 4-H/FFA Show Broiler Orders Taken. Are you a youth in grades 3rd through 12th and interested in showing chickens at the upcoming East Texas Poultry Festival? The Shelby County 4-H Poultry project offers many activities to youth of all ages.

Shelby County 4-H Shooters Compete in 2016 Comal County Shotgun Invitational

Pictured (from left) Hagan Craig, Logan Holloway, Colton Gutermuth and Lance Holloway.

July 18, 2016 - The 16th annual Comal county shotgun invitational was held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio July 16-17.

Food Handler’s Training Course to be Offered

July 16, 2016 - The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” was revised, updated and was effective October 11, 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 16, 2016.

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