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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

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December 2, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the Borlaug legacy

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

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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

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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

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November 20, 2024

Five holiday safety tips to prevent fires

AgriLife Extension encourages families to stay safe throughout holiday celebrations

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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

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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

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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

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November 4, 2024

Education that saves lives

How AgriLife Extension empowered Maria Parsell to transform her lifestyle and prevent diabetes

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November 1, 2024

Sí, Yo Puedo Controlar Mi Diabetes scheduled in November, December in Waco

Diabetes self-management program will teach participants how to live healthy

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October 31, 2024

Discovery of a protein’s key role in RNA processes could improve disease treatment in humans and plants

Texas A&M AgriLife biochemists identify potential target to regulate RNA gene expression

A young lady plates a dish of food. She is wearing a green short with a black apron and a white cap
October 31, 2024

Fun with Food and Family cooking class scheduled for Nov. 16 in Waco

Class geared toward aspiring kid chefs and their parents

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October 29, 2024

Healthy Holiday Baking class scheduled for Nov. 14 in Waco

Participants will learn healthy baking techniques 

A woman wearing a maroon sweatshirt stands next to a horse with a rider on it
October 24, 2024

Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences

Courtney Cares program serves families in need with healing through horses

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October 23, 2024

How fear fuels fight or flight

Biochemistry expert unmasks the science behind the fear response

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October 21, 2024

Distinguished investigator brings expertise in genetics and cell biology to Texas A&M AgriLife

Ann Wehman joins Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics faculty in research, teaching role

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October 16, 2024

Medicare 101: Simplifying Enrollment and Benefits webinar scheduled for Oct. 30

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Medicare basics