September 6, 2018 - Want to learn how to sew and complete a Crazy Patch quilt as you go? Then register for this fun, hands-on Sewing Senations class hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and taught by professional quilter, Margaret Smith.
August 31, 2018 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announces that Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Shelby County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health graduated with her Ph.D. in Forestry from Stephen F. Austin State University on August 11, 2018.
August 28, 2018 - At the recent 4-H Kick-off event, Shelby County Extension agents Lane Dunn and Jheri-Lynn McSwain presented Garrett Lewis and Joshua Clark with the 4-H “I Dare You” award.
From left: Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Garrett Lewis, and Lane Dunn
August 24, 2018 - A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Shelby County. Food Safety: It’s in Your Hands is scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2018 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Extension office meeting room, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas 75935.
August 16, 2018 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting a Poultry Festival Broiler Show Workshop on Thursday, August 16th, 2018 from 6pm until 8pm at 266 Nacogdoches St. in the Old Elementary School Library Building.
The County Extension Office will be holding the annual Broiler Show workshop which is a free program open to everyone. You will learn about chick maintenance, feeding, how to construct your pen, plus much more! If you have any questions, please call the Extension office at 936-598-7744.
July 2, 2018 - Last day to order broilers for the Shelby County 4 H and FFA Broiler show is here!
A pen of 30 chicks can be ordered and purchased for $30. Show rules and paperwork may be picked-up at the Extension office at 266 Nacogdoches Street (Old Elementary School Library Bldg.) All orders are due no later than July 2nd and are payable by check or money order only. Tentative date for pick-up of show chickens is the week of August 20, 2018. The 2018 Broiler Show and Sale will be held on October 6, 2018.
Featuring Secrets to Air-Frying and Soda Stream Delights Program
August 1, 2018 - You are invited to attend the Texas Extension Education Association Women on the Go Club, Thursday, August 9th 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.
July 25, 2018 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Shelby County will be hosting a canning workshop on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Extension office, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, TX 75935.