Keep Calm and Walk On: Shelby County Fit, Walk Across Texas Results

Jheri-Lynn McSwain, County Extension Agent and Debbra Johnson, Top Individual Walker November 18, 2016 - Twenty-nine teams and four solo walkers dusted off their walking shoes and joined in to “Walk Across Texas!” These teams and solo walkers competed with each ot

Beef and Forage Seminar, 3 C.E.U’s for Private Applicators License Will be Offered

November 9, 2016 - The Shelby County A&M AgriLife Extension Office is hosting a Beef & Forage Seminar, November 10, 2016. The program will be held at Community House-Rock Building, 415 San Augustine St., Center, TX. Pre-Registration is $15.00 and Registration at the door is $20.00. Click here to see/print Registration form.

How to Secure Your Child’s Future, Get a Free Car Seat Inspection

November 1, 2016 - Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the right car seat for your child and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle every time. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. Most parents think they are using their car seat correctly, but unfortunately, at least three out of four car seats are used incorrectly.

Shelby County 4-H to Host Combined Meeting and "Color Me Happy" Party

October 24, 2016 - Shelby County 4-H will be hosting a combined meeting for Shelbyville, Center and Joaquin Monday, October 24th at 6:00pm at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall in Center, TX. Special occasion combined meetings are always exciting, hands on and fun!

Shelby County 4-H Recognizes Members

October 20, 2016 - (Album) - At the recent 4-H Kick-off event, Shelby County Extension agents Lane Dunn and Jheri-Lynn McSwain presented the “I Dare You” awards to Emilee Elliott of Center 4-H Club, daughter of James and Terrie Elliott

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Recognizes Shelby County Agent

October 18, 2016 - Jheri-Lynn McSwain, County Extension Agent of Shelby County, Texas was honored recently at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) 2016 annual session. She received the 3rd place National and 1st place Region Florence Hall Award at the conference held on September 12, 2016 in Big Sky, Montana. In receiving the award, McSwain was recognized for her Step Up and Scale Down program conducted during 2014 and 2015.

Integrated Pest Management Program for Set for Nov. 9

October 17, 2016 - A continuing education course for integrated pest management professionals will be held in Nacogdoches on Nov. 9.

Registration begins inside the Nacogdoches Expo Center, 3805 NW Stallings Drive at 8 a.m. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service course begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3:40 p.m.

The cost of the program is $30 for preregistered attendees and $35 on the day of the event. RSVP with payment by Nov. 4 to preregister. Mail registration to Nacogdoches County Extension Office, 203 W. Main St, Nacogdoches TX. 75961.

Dinner Tonight, Healthy Cooking School

October 12, 2016 - Come and experience a fun-filled day at the Healthy Harvest Culinary Arts Expo hosted by East Texas family and consumer science extension educators with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 9th, at the Nacogdoches Exposition Center. Registration begins at 8:00 am.

More Than 15 Million Awarded in Grants to Fire Departments

October 7, 2016 - Texas fire departments received more than $15 million in grants Wednesday through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. In the first of three funding meetings for the year, the RVFDAP awarded 442 grants to 421 fire departments for firefighting vehicles, training and safety equipment.

Ranching 101 Class

October 6, 2016 - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting Ranching 101 Friday, October 14th from 9am till 4pm. The event is open to TSCRA Members and the local ranching community. Ranching 101 will be held at 803 FM 2788 Center, TX. From TX-7 north of Center, turn south onton TX-500 at the intersection of TX-7 and TX-500. After 0.3 mile, turn left onto FM 2788. The event will be on the right after 0.2 mile. Follow TSCRA signs.

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