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A variety of food items for cooking including jalapeños, spices, onions, avocados, cilantro and queso fresco
December 23, 2024

Cooking with Cultures class scheduled for Jan. 7 in Waco

Participants will learn about nutrition, food safety and healthy cooking techniques

Two servers filling water glasses at a dinner table
December 18, 2024

Professional food manager training set for Jan. 14-15 in Lubbock

Certification course covers safe food preparation, handling and serving

carrots and tomatoes sitting on a table
December 18, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes scheduled for Thursdays in January in Waco

Participants gain knowledge to maintain healthy blood glucose level while living an active lifestyle

December 18, 2024

Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant

Adam R. Scripps Foundation’s $700,000 grant will help develop, educate and empower Texas youth  

Three young children around a table that has bowls of fruit in front of them
December 16, 2024

From a personal health journey to public health impact

Racine works to transform nutrition and health with a community-first mindset

A collection of differently shaped wine glasses
December 11, 2024

Why your wine glass matters — and how to pick the right one

Make your parties sparkle as much as your beverage with a wine scientist’s advice on glassware

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

An elderly gentleman talks with a younger woman. He is wearing a red shirt and she is wearing a gray shirt.
December 6, 2024

Ageism and uncovering hidden biases focus of Dec. 19 webinar

Course will explore impact of ageism, provide strategies for recognizing and addressing age-related biases

a black cow stands in a water stream
December 5, 2024

Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

Texas A&M AgriLife-led research looks at the nexus of wildlife and livestock for solutions to zoonotic disease

A windmill against a cloudy sky
December 3, 2024

Private water well screenings Dec. 17-18 for Wilson County

Samples will be tested for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli

Two men standing next to each other. The one on the left is giving two thumbs up and has a medal around his neck. There is an American flag behind them
December 2, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the Borlaug legacy

Remembering Norman Borlaug’s Nobel Peace Prize and impact on global food security

Closeup of several dishes of vegetables
November 26, 2024

Taste of the Mediterranean class set for Dec. 19 in Waco

Food preparation based on eating traditions from countries bordering Mediterranean Sea

Female graduate in a wheelchair between her parents.
November 26, 2024

Webinar on supporting military youth with disabilities transitioning to adult life scheduled for Dec. 10

Webinar will feature U.S. Department of Education experts

A group of ladies preparing food to be canned. They are all wearing aprons and hair nets
November 21, 2024

Food preservation workshop slated for Dec. 7 in Waco

Class will teach how to prepare food for water bath and pressure canning

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November 21, 2024

AgriLife Extension fills new county agent positions across the state

Agency personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities

Burning candles spilling into a holiday decoration and catching fire.
November 20, 2024

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

AgriLife Extension encourages families to stay safe throughout holiday celebrations

A pair of hands using a knife to slice chicken
November 19, 2024

Food managers certification training course Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 in Waco

Program provides valuable education on safe handling of food, sanitation and food flow

A man and a nutrition student sit in a clinical setting
November 7, 2024

Department of Nutrition launches new degree track

New program to prepare students for careers in health and medicine

A roasted turkey sits atop a grill with a meat thermometer in it
November 6, 2024

Picking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey

Things to know when selecting your centerpiece bird

Woman at desk with wrapped gifts and calculator. Christmas decorations visible in background
November 5, 2024

Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert gives tips on how to budget for the holidays