Taking Care of Weeds in Farm Ponds

May 23, 2017 - I’ve said many times here and to folks across the county that I get more questions specifically about pond management than any other topic. Indeed, a staple of east Texas land owners is the farm pond.

Ponds can serve many purposes. Well-managed ponds can provide irrigation, an easily-accessible water source for livestock and can be tremendous wildlife habitat. Primarily, many ponds are used for recreational activities such as boating, swimming and most often, fishing.

AgriLife Hosting Farm Pond Management Seminar (Still Accepting Reservations)

May 12, 2017 (Event Flyer) - “Good pond management is essential to having a pond that will provide recreation and fish for the pond owner,” stated Lane Dunn, Shelby County Texas A&M AgrilLIFE Extension

Land, Water & Wealth: Legal Symposium for East Texas Agriculture

April 28, 2017 (Event Flyer) - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension presents Land, Water & Weath: Legal Symposium for East Texas Agriculture on May 19, 2017.

Topics include:

2017 Agriculture Education Day

May 3, 2017 (Event Flyer) - Agriculture Education Day is Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

4-H Sewing, Quilting Day Camps Being Offered

May 2, 2017 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Shelby County and the XYZ Homemaker’s Club will be hosting 4-H Sewing Sensations Day Camp during June and July in Center, Texas. This program is open to all youth ages 8 through 18, and you do not have to be a member of 4-H to participate.

Pineywoods Cattle Congress Looking at Clovers, Hog trapping, and More

April 19, 2017 - Cattleman from across the region will have a field day to look at boosting profitability on their livestock operations on Friday, April 28.
Held at the Woods Ranch on Rifle Road in Pollok, Texas, the program is set to cover a variety of topics and provide 3 CEU’s to individuals with pesticide licenses.

A Taste of Home Grown Freshness

March 9, 2017 - (Flyer) - There’s nothing quite like fresh produce! Come discover the be

Shelby County 4-H Shows Their Passion at the Houston Livestock Show

April 10, 2017 - Sixteen Shelby County 4-H members participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during March 2017.

Shelby County 4-H Participates at 2017 Major Shows

Camille Greer, Shelbyville, TX-Shelbyville 4-H, at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo 1st in her Heifer Class

Register Now for Shelby County 4-H Shooting Sports Project

March 21, 2017 - Breaking clays, punching paper, and counting X's are all part of the 4-H Shelby County Shooting Sports project. Safety first - but lots of fun! The Shooting Sports project includes many options for 4-H members. You will learn safe gun handling skills, and sound fundamentals of shooting under the guidance of caring and knowledgeable adult volunteers.

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