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A patient talking to a doctor
March 3, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host cancer awareness program March 18 in Waco

Program helps individuals know the risks of cancer, motivates them to make healthy choices

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

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
February 7, 2025

Board of Regents honors Texas A&M AgriLife professionals

Seven leaders across Texas A&M AgriLife recognized for exceptional contributions to people of Texas

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 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

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

Female graduate in a wheelchair between her parents.
November 26, 2024

Webinar on supporting military youth with disabilities transitioning to adult life scheduled for Dec. 10

Webinar will feature U.S. Department of Education experts

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 variety of decorated Christmas cookies
November 8, 2024

Cookie decorating workshop for kids scheduled for Nov. 25 in Waco

Class geared toward youths who want to learn the art of cookie decorating

Woman at desk with wrapped gifts and calculator. Christmas decorations visible in background
November 5, 2024

Tips to make your holidays more joyful by lessening financial stress

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert gives tips on how to budget for the holidays

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 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 

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

Closeup of a person's hand holding a pen as they take notes
October 16, 2024

Medicare 101: Simplifying Enrollment and Benefits webinar scheduled for Oct. 30

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Medicare basics

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

October 7, 2024

Instant Pot for the Holidays cooking class scheduled for Oct. 24 in Waco

Participants will learn to prepare quick and delicious sides

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 23, 2024

Food manager certification training scheduled for Oct. 14 and Oct. 21 in Waco

Program will prepare participants for the ServSafe National Food Manager Certification exam