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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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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 

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

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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

A cut open green and red watermelon sitting on top of other water melons and surrounded by other fruits all laying on a table.
June 27, 2024

Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day

June 17, 2024

Journal of Nutrition recognizes distinguished Texas A&M nutrition scientist

New award named in honor of Cathy Ross recognizes her impactful career in experimental nutrition

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June 4, 2024

Course on diabetes management begins June 18 in Waco

Participants will learn diabetes control through practical approaches

A person is cooking a dish with onions and bell peppers.
May 23, 2024

International themed cooking class will be on June 6 in Waco

Class teaches nutritional cooking using international dishes

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May 7, 2024

‘¡Si, Yo Puedo Controlar Mí Diabetes!’ management program starts May 21 in Waco

Four-week course focuses on diabetes control and healthy living.

May 6, 2024

Texas A&M Department of Nutrition researchers target chronic kidney disease  

Texas A&M Department of Nutrition scientists investigate role of active vitamin D in preterm infant kidney development