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Three young boys playing in a water trough that has rocks and leaves
February 21, 2025

Early childhood education conference set for March 8 in Houston

Professional development and continuing education hours available

Woman using a flash glucose monitor to measure her blood sugar levels
February 18, 2025

Wisdom, Power, Control scheduled for Thursday evenings in March

Participants will learn to live healthy, control diabetes and be empowered

A nurse caregiver holds hands to encourage and comfort an elderly person.
February 6, 2025

Ethics of Care in Case Management webinar set for Feb. 20

Emphasizes compassion, empathy and respect in client interactions

A variety of foods and fruits that have been jarred.
January 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension hosting food preservation and canning workshop Feb. 15 in Houston

Workshop provides hands-on overview of food preservation and canning safety basics

a black cat laying on a floor
January 22, 2025

Mitigating the threat of toxoplasmosis this winter

Humans susceptible to ‘cat parasite’

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

December 11, 2024

‘Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

High concentration of pollen expected in the air

An elderly gentleman talks with a younger woman. He is wearing a red shirt and she is wearing a gray shirt.
December 6, 2024

Ageism and uncovering hidden biases focus of Dec. 19 webinar

Course will explore impact of ageism, provide strategies for recognizing and addressing age-related biases

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 man and a nutrition student sit in a clinical setting
November 7, 2024

Department of Nutrition launches new degree track

New program to prepare students for careers in health and medicine

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

Young woman holding a diabetes blood sugar testing machine
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

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

A woman stands with a shocked face and hands on her cheeks in front of a blue background
October 23, 2024

How fear fuels fight or flight

Biochemistry expert unmasks the science behind the fear response

Adults and youth outdoors playing games and walking through The Gardens at Texas A&M
October 10, 2024

AgriLife Extension involved in statewide effort to get Texans moving

Agency's Family and Community Health unit will lead project to promote active living within communities

September 26, 2024

Can we ‘recharge’ our cells?

Texas A&M researchers use nanotechnology to recharge the "powerhouse of the cell" in fight against disease and aging.

Texas A&M AgriLife
September 19, 2024

New agents fill AgriLife Extension positions across the state

Agency personnel provide educational programming, outreach in their respective communities