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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.