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Drury to lead West Region for family, community health, 4-H youth development
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has hired Stacy Drury as the new regional program leader for family and community health and 4-H youth development for the agency’s West Region. Drury will begin her position Dec. 1 and will be based at the District 7 Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo….
AgriLife Extension event in Dallas to teach effective pest management at home
Preventing Pests in Your Home is a free, limited-seating learning event that teaches best practices for maintaining a pest-free home. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service welcomes participants to choose from one of two sessions on Nov. 22: 10 a.m.– noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in Dallas. Sessions will meet in the Water and Land…
Controlled Environment Urban Agriculture conference set Dec. 5 in Dallas
Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contacts: Joe Masabni, 903-834-6191, jmasabni@ag.tamu.edu; Mengmeng Gu, 979-845-8567, mgu@tamu.edu; Genhua Niu gniu@tamu.edu The first Controlled Environment Urban Agriculture Conference Dec. 5 in Dallas will provide information on a wide range of topics as well as access to Texas A&M AgriLife and industry experts, coordinators said….
Arthur and Gaye Platt Wine Fermentation Laboratory opens in College Station
The dedication and opening of the Arthur and Gaye Platt Wine Fermentation Laboratory was held recently in College Station and will be housed in the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences. “This is such a great day for us as we are able to take a giant leap…
AgriLife Extension hires 4-H agent for Dallam, Hartley counties
Laura Taylor knows firsthand what the 4-H program does for youth, both as a former member and a mother. Now, she has accepted the position as the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 4-H youth development agent for Dallam and Hartley counties. “We are very happy to have Laura join our District 1 team,” said Brandon…
Oct. 30 webinar to address issues with moral injury, mental health
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family and Community Health unit’s Texas Military Program will host a monthly webinar titled, “Moral Injury and Killing in Combat: Research and Clinical Implications.” Moral injury is where individuals are exposed to traumatic events that violate their moral values and lead to severe distress and functional impairments. The webinar…
Pumpkins are, in fact, a healthy fruit
Despite the abundance of pumpkin pies and pumpkin spice in seemingly everything this time of year, pumpkins are, in fact, a healthy option for food and an excellent source of beta carotene, a water-soluble form of vitamin A, and a good source of vitamin C, explains Jenna Anding, Ph.D., professor and associate department head for…
The Gardens Fall Festival to be held Nov. 3 in College Station
The Gardens at Texas A&M University will be hosting their fall festival on Nov. 3 in College Station from 2-4 p.m. Free and open to all ages, the event will be filled with fun and refreshments. Enjoy some Babe’s Doughnuts and fresh apples. Make a leaf crown craft to wear around the Gardens, or snag…
Food manager certification training set Nov. 5-6 in Pampa
A professional food manager certification training course will be offered Nov. 5-6 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Gray County. The program will be at the Gray County Annex, 12125 Frederic St., Pampa. The fee will be $125, and preregistration is due Oct. 31. To register call 806-669-8033. The fee includes training, materials…
