AgriLife Extension agent develops tools to fight human trafficking in Texas
Extension agent creates a tool to help first responders spot and assist human trafficking victims
Life & Health
Set realistic goals in order to keep New Year’s resolutions
Failing to plan is planning to fail, and New Year’s resolutions are no exception, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. “Three reasons people don’t keep their New Year’s resolutions are that the resolution isn’t realistic, a person expects an unrealistic benefit from the desired resolution or the person wasn’t prepared to make…
Research shows Walk Across Texas! program helps promote, maintain physical activity
For those wondering how to become more physically active, walking across Texas could be a good place to start, according to research from the Family and Community Health unit of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The study, published in BMC Public Health, confirmed the effectiveness of the Walk Across Texas! program to increase and…
Step Up Scale Down: Kick off new decade with healthier you
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering its Step Up Scale Down program online. Registration is open for the 12-week course, which will begin Jan. 6. Cost is $40. Step Up Scale Down is a research-based program designed to help participants achieve and maintain a healthier weight in just three months. “This is a…
Bacon has its day
On National Bacon Day, learn more about its growing popularity National Bacon Day is Dec. 30, but many Americans celebrate this tasty slice of life most days and in more ways than ever before. The National Pork Board reported U.S. consumption of bacon increased 2.4% from 2001-2013, with Americans consuming about 1.1 billion servings of…
Break out the bubbly: Sparkling Wine 101
Get to know varieties and how Texas’ sparkling wine market continues to grow
Master Wellness Volunteer program to offer training throughout Texas
Initial in-person training at AgriLife Extension offices on Jan. 21
Meech hired as new AgriLife Extension 4-H agent in Wilbarger County
Elizabeth Meech has been hired as the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H agent in Wilbarger County starting Dec. 16. “Elizabeth has the passion and skills of teaching youth, and I think she will be a great addition to the AgriLife Extension team in Wilbarger County,” said Dale Dunlap, AgriLife Extension district administrator…
Christmas gifts for the cook
Small appliances, gadgets, food prep tools among items to consider
Wild pigs increase their urban and suburban area sprawls
As wild pig territory expands into city limits, public health and safety concerns increase
