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.

Summer Lawn Care

July 13, 2016 - There are several competing concepts to “care for the environment” while keeping your yard and landscape looking great. Below I’ll lay out some practices that benefit our environment, saves you time, and keeps money in your pocket all while helping your lawn look good.

Most people like a beautiful, green lawn and often use more fertilizer and water than necessary. More mowing, extra back-breaking work in bagging grass clippings, and higher water bills often result.

Shelby County Community Garden Reaping the Harvest

SC 4-H Youth Take 1st at State 4-H Outdoor Challenge

June 22, 2016 - Lance Holloway and Seth Shamblin represented Shelby County 4H in the State Outdoor Challenge held in Seguin, Texas June 10th-12th.

Shelby County 4-H Horse Project Team Member Places at the East Region 4-H Horse Show

Photo courtsey of Stacey Vandrovec June 21, 2016 - Loren Vandrovec of the Shelby County 4-H Horse project traveled to Athens, Texas June 14th to compete in the East Region 4-H Horse Show. The horse show consists of Districts 4 and 5 with over 40 counties participating.

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