Categories: Life & Health

‘What’s the Beef?’ program March 26 in San Antonio to provide choice information

SAN ANTONIO – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Earl Abel’s Restaurant will present a Backyard Basics program “What’s the Beef?” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. March 26.

The “What’s the Beef?” program March 26 at Earl Abel’s Restaurant in San Antonio will focus on meat varieties and quality, plus includes a meal by Earl Abel’s chefs featuring sliders made with different types of beef. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)

The program, to be held at the restaurant at 1201 Austin Highway, includes a presentation by AgriLife Extension state meat specialist Dr. Dan Hale. Hale will provide program attendees with  facts about beef, including differences between organic and grass-fed beef, and distinctions in grades and cuts of beef.

A meal will be provided by the chefs at Earl Abel’s and will include sliders made with different types of beef.

The cost is $30 per person and attendees can register online at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu or by phone at 979-845-2604. If registering online, use the keyword “beef” or enter “San Antonio” as the location.

For more information on this program, contact Dr. Connie Sheppard at 210-467-6575 or csheppard@tamu.edu. For more information on additional Backyard Basics programs being offered in South Central Texas, go to http://backyardbasics.tamu.edu.

-30-

Paul Schattenberg

Paul is a communications and media relations specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Communications. Based in San Antonio, Paul is responsible for writing advances, news releases and feature stories for Texas A&M AgriLife agencies, as well as providing any media relations support needed.

Recent Posts

Texas 4-H wraps current, former military members in Quilts of Valor

Ongoing project through Under Our Wings incorporates sewing skills with military appreciation   Texas 4-H… Read More

April 24, 2024

LEAD AgriLife cohorts set to shape future of organization

Inaugural program includes leaders from across Texas A&M AgriLife A new Texas A&M AgriLife program,… Read More

April 24, 2024

Engineering environmental excellence in the next generation

Jorge Arreola Vargas inspires students with hands-on learning At Texas A&M University, Jorge Arreola Vargas,… Read More

April 24, 2024

An Aggie’s perfect fit, and giving back

Agribusiness graduate Meredith Neely ’02 chairs council committed to supporting the College and students   In… Read More

April 24, 2024

Texas 4-H volunteers assist the next generation

Texas 4-H program director shares the positive impact of volunteers Throughout National Volunteer Month, the… Read More

April 24, 2024

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week to be highlighted April 28-May 5

Awareness week focuses on importance of forest and water stewardship in Texas The Texas Soil… Read More

April 24, 2024