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A variety of food items for cooking including jalapeños, spices, onions, avocados, cilantro and queso fresco
December 23, 2024

Cooking with Cultures class scheduled for Jan. 7 in Waco

Participants will learn about nutrition, food safety and healthy cooking techniques

carrots and tomatoes sitting on a table
December 18, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes scheduled for Thursdays in January in Waco

Participants gain knowledge to maintain healthy blood glucose level while living an active lifestyle

Three young children around a table that has bowls of fruit in front of them
December 16, 2024

From a personal health journey to public health impact

Racine works to transform nutrition and health with a community-first mindset

Closeup of several dishes of vegetables
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

A group of ladies preparing food to be canned. They are all wearing aprons and hair nets
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

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

Two individuals sitting at a table holding coffee cups. The individual on the leaf it wearing a light blue shirt with writing on it and the other is wearing a dark blue shirt.
November 4, 2024

Education that saves lives

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

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

A pair of hands kneading dough
October 29, 2024

Healthy Holiday Baking class scheduled for Nov. 14 in Waco

Participants will learn healthy baking techniques 

October 24, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife reimagines Norman E. Borlaug Building 

Advanced facility to focus on improving lives through research, teaching

sourdough starter in glass jar
October 22, 2024

‘Sourdough baking: from starter to loaf’ slated for Nov. 7 in Waco

Class will teach basics of baking sourdough bread

September 24, 2024

Cooking with Cultures class scheduled for Oct. 8 in Waco

Participants will be educated on nutrition, food safety and healthy cooking techniques

September 20, 2024

Cooking with Friends scheduled for Oct. 5 in Waco

Class will show how to safely and effectively prepare meals to freeze

September 17, 2024

Do Well Be Well with Diabetes series set for Wednesdays in October

Participants will learn skills needed to understand and manage their diabetes

August 30, 2024

Sourdough baking: From starter to loaf to be offered Sept. 17 in Waco

Class will teach basics of baking sourdough bread

Lettuce leaves at a hydroponic farm.
August 2, 2024

Mediterranean diet cooking class set for Aug. 20 in Waco

Participants will learn how to prepare healthy dishes

August 1, 2024

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

Lowered dietary folate has the potential to enhance metabolic flexibility 

A dish is being scooped up by a spatula during a cooking class.
July 22, 2024

International dish cooking series set for Aug. 7-28 in La Marque

Program features dishes from Poland, India, Mexico and the Philippines

July 18, 2024

High school teachers, undergraduate students gain food science experience in AgriLife Research-led project

Innovative high-impact, hands-on learning builds awareness of, interest in food science and technology

Blonde woman stands in exhibition hall gesturing to a large scientific poster, explaining its contents to a guest.
July 2, 2024

Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center debuts first suite of studies

Seafood-consumption assessments among scientists’ presentations at leading health science conference