Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to Offer Professional Food Manager Certification Training Course

June 3, 2016 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Nacogdoches County, is offering a professional food manager certification training course. This 2-Day program will be offered for $125.00 on Monday, June 27th, and Thursday June 30th 2016 at the Nacogdoches County Annex Building on 203 West Main Street in Nacogdoches Texas at 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Cost includes training, materials, and a national food manager certification examination. The food manager’s certification will be valid for five years.

Shelby County Shooters Compete at 2016 Walker County Whizbang

Pictured Back Row: Dawson McFaddin, Colton Gutermuth, Logan Holloway, Front Row: Lance Holloway, Tucker Scarber, and Colby Lout May 23, 2016 - It was another great weekend for the Shelby County 4h Shooters.

Who are the Biggest Losers of Weight in Shelby County?

Ja’Mense Bryant, Marlene Hernandez and Debbra Johnson, were the top three biggest losers of weight.</body></html>

Shelby County 4-H Shooters Participate in Madison County Whizbang 2016

Pictured are (from left) Lance Holloway, Colby Lout, Hagan Craig and Colton Gutermuth.

May 12, 2016 - The Madison County Whizbang was held on April 30th for juniors and intermediates. On Sunday, May 1st the senior I and senior II’s competed.

2016 Agriculture Education Day Begins This Morning

April 27, 2016 - 2016 Agriculture Education Day will be held Friday, May 6th at the Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Arena from 9am to

Hale Partners With AgriLife for Pond Management Program

May 3, 2016 - “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 Agent for agriculture. To help pond owners become better managers, A&M AgriLIFE Extension will sponsor a Farm Pond Management Seminar on May 10th, 2016 starting at 6:00P.M.

The late afternoon program will focus on topics that include stocking rates, water quality for fish, weed identification and control with chemical and biological methods.

2016 Agriculture Education Day Scheduled

April 28, 2016 - The 2016 Shelby County Agriculture Education Day will be held on Friday, May 6th at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena from 9:00 a.m. until noon. This fun, free, hands-on educational event is open to the public and geared towards children PreK – 3rd grades.

The Answer To Fire Ant Control In Your Yard

April 27, 2016 - Treat your yards and neighborhood this spring for fire ant relief this summer and fall. Fire ants love to nest in home lawns, parks and ornamental turf grass areas. At certain times of the year, freshly worked mounds are noticeable and can be unsightly. During the winter months, there’s very little ant mounding activity and it is easy to forget they are there.

2016 Taxidermy Project County Contest

April 18, 2016 - When you think of 4-H most think of a youth organization that provides opportunities with the livestock, horses, food, fashion, photography, shooting sports and leadership, just to name a few. These projects are some of the banner programs that are offered but 4-H is more than that. This year, Shelby County 4-H has kicked off a new project, Taxidermy.

Food Handler’s Training Course to be Offered

April 8, 2016 - A food handler’s course, accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services, is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands will be offered by the Shelby County Extension Office on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the active Shelby County Courthouse, 2nd floor community room in Center, Texas 75935.

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