AgriLife, Chamber of Commerce Kick Off Worksite Wellness Challenge

September 25, 2019 - On Wednesday, September 18th, AgriLife Extension and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Health and Fitness Committee kick-off registration for the annual fall Walk Across Texas worksite wellness and county challenge.

Participating in this challenge is easy –

What’s New for Shelby County 4-H, Kickoff Event

August 23, 2019 - Calling all Shelby County youth and parents! Have you ever wanted to learn something new and different while having fun?

'Women on the Go' to Feature Information on Relaxation

August 5, 2019 - You are invited to attend the Texas Extension Education Association Women on the Go Club, Thursday, August 8th from noon to 1 p.m. at the Extension office, located at 266 Nacogdoches Street in Center. Come out, bring a friend, and enjoy this learning experience.

2019 Poultry Festival 4-H/FFA Show Broiler Taking Orders (Deadline Today)

July 15, 2019 (Broiler Show Information Sheet | Broiler Show Rules) - Are you a youth in grades 3rd through 12th and interested in showing chickens at the upcoming East Texas Poultry Festival? The Shelby County 4-H Poultry project offers many activities to youth of all ages.

Women on the Go Canning for Fun — Water Bath Canning Tips

July 8, 2019 - You are invited to attend the Texas Extension Education Association Women on the Go Club, Thursday, July 11th from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Extension office, located at 266 Nacogdoches Street in Center. Come out, bring a friend, and enjoy this learning experience.

Saving an Old Oak

June 28, 2019 - Many is the time that I get a call about an old, ill oak tree. “It’s been there for generations.” “I used to swing under it as a child.” “It’s was planted by my great grandparents.”

You get the idea. There is huge sentimental value attached to it. And it is doing poorly.

Tomatoes Struggling

June 27, 2019 - I’ve read somewhere that tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown by home gardeners in America. I don’t know if that’s really true, but I do think of it as one of the most popular vegetables in East Texas.

I’ve been asked recently about some problems with our local garden tomatoes. Recent rains and our typical humidity are starting to cause problems on tomatoes for area gardeners.

Three different types of issues have been brought to my attention so far this season. Fungal disease physiological problems and herbicide injury.

4-H Kids Sewing Day Camps to be Offered

June 19, 2019 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Shelby County will be hosting their annual 4-H Kids Sewing Sensations Day Camps (beginner and advanced) in July in Center, Texas. This program is open to all youth ages 9 through 18, and you do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate.

4-H Kids Cooking with Science Day Camps to be Offered

TEEA Club – Women on the Go Get Pickled

How to Make Delicious Refrigerator Pickled Veggies & Avocados

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