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A rocky bank with trees beside a river
May 8, 2025

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for May 22 in Castroville

Residents in and near Medina River watershed invited to learn about riparian management

The remains of a house burned in a wildfire
May 2, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosts ‘reducing wildfire danger’ workshop

Event will cover ways to curtail fire risk factors 

A pond with a green grassy bank
April 21, 2025

Virtual Farm Pond Management workshop set for May 8

Program offers solutions for common pond problems

various colored tomatoes on the vine
April 14, 2025

Vegetable and Wheat Spring Field Day slated for May 8 in Uvalde

Event offers field tours, hands-on tomato grafting workshop

Sun setting over farmland
April 11, 2025

Virtual South Texas Agriculture Symposium set for April 29

Workshop offers valuable knowledge for farmers, ranchers and agricultural enthusiasts

water flowing over rocks
March 31, 2025

Stream cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator creeks set for April 12

12th annual event to be held in Seguin and New Braunfels

A water testing device sits on the ground next to a river
March 26, 2025

Private water well screenings set April 7-8 in Hays County

Residents invited to low-cost water well screenings and results meeting

A woman driving a utility vehicle on a ranch
March 21, 2025

Agriculture financial assistance workshop set April 4 in Austin

AgriLife Extension event geared toward landowners, farmers and ranchers

Stormwater flowing into a street drain
February 18, 2025

Medina River watershed meeting set on March 4 in Castroville

Urban stormwater and improving local water quality focus of session

three feral pigs grazing at night
February 12, 2025

Feral hog management workshop set for Feb. 27 in Seguin

Attendees will learn about biology, behavior and control methods of invasive pigs

Multiple raised vegetable garden beds in an area with a building in the background
January 27, 2025

Plantastic Gardening Seminar slated for Feb. 21 in Fredericksburg

Sessions will cover topics for new and experienced gardeners 

An ear of corn on the stalk in a field
January 15, 2025

Row crop conference set for Jan. 27 in Hondo

Kicks off growing season for corn, cotton and sorghum in the Winter Garden

A bunch of onions in a field
January 14, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host ‘Grow It Cook It’ program beginning Jan. 24 in Fredericksburg

Three-class series will cover onions, green beans and melons

A herd of cattle grazing in a field. There is a Texas A&M logo brand visible on one of them
December 17, 2024

Beef Cattle Short Course slated for Jan. 14 in San Antonio

Participants can choose from three concurrent sessions

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

Closeup of blades of green grass
November 7, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host landscape and turf program on Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Five-hour course offers continuing education units 

a portion of the Medina river surrounded by trees
November 6, 2024

Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Nov. 19 in Castroville

Local stakeholders invited to continue learning about improving water quality

An array of pesticide sprayers sitting on the dirt ground
October 28, 2024

AgriLife Extension to host pesticide license training Nov. 13 in Floresville

Program will prepare participants for Texas Department of Agriculture exams

October 4, 2024

Fall Community Stream Cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator creeks will be held Oct. 19

Annual event removes litter from streambanks, roadways and other public spaces

October 1, 2024

Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Oct. 15 in Castroville

Local stakeholders can learn about, help improve water quality in the Medina River below Medina Diversion Lake