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…
Small appliances, gadgets, food prep tools among items to consider
As wild pig territory expands into city limits, public health and safety concerns increase
Emphasizing the connection between agriculture and community health, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in conjunction with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, released two publications at the recent Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. “The Impact of AgriBusiness in the High Plains Trade Area” is a long-running publication, now in its fifth edition. The publication, updated…
From the Ground Up – Connecting Agriculture & Health is scheduled for Jan. 14 at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. in Waco. The conference, which will be held from 8:50 a.m. to 4 p.m., is for health professionals, registered dieticians, registered nurses, educators and students. Cost is $50 by Jan. 8 and $25…
Candles, old wires, Christmas trees among potential fire hazards
Prioritizing, planning, budgeting can lessen stress
Appointment effective Jan. 1, 2020
Minor changes could make big difference Holiday meals can be healthier and taste just as good by using some basic recipe substitutions or alterations, said an expert in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station. Reducing fat, sugar, calories in traditional recipes “The sugar, fat or sodium content of many…
Price-conscious consumers should shop around for holiday turkeys due to higher prices
