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an array of fruits and vegetables
July 3, 2025

‘Managing Diabetes’ class set for Aug. 2 in Waxahachie

Course geared toward individuals impacted by Type 2 diabetes 

Table decor with American flags and a small wooden sign reading “Home of the Brave”
July 1, 2025

4 tips for a safe Fourth of July

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share guidance on fireworks, heat, food safety and mosquitoes

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
June 11, 2025

AgriLife Extension names Martin to lead in East Region

Will guide family and community health and 4-H youth development programs

A runner sprints through a desert trail
May 14, 2025

Walk Across Texas inspires healthier lifestyles statewide

AgriLife Extension’s team-based approach improves fitness habits and reduces chronic disease risk

A woman sitting at a desk working on a computer
May 7, 2025

Work-life balance focus of May 21 webinar

Webinar will provide approaches to assess and sustain balance between work and personal life 

A man tilling a field
March 26, 2025

Landowner education series slated for April 14-May 12 in Waco

Course geared toward understanding and managing land effectively

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