Food Handler’s Training Course

September 15, 2025 - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is pleased to offer a Food Handler’s Course, accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This essential training, titled "Food Safety: It's In Your Hands," will be hosted by the Shelby County Extension Office on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 5 to 7pm. The course will take place at the Shelby County Extension office, located at 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas.

4-H News: Kick Off a Year of Fun, Friends, and Learning on Sept. 8

September 3, 2025 - Join Shelby County 4-H on Monday, September 8 at 6pm at the Extension Office, 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas 75935). Membership is not required to attend. All are welcome!

Time to Get Chick Orders In for Poultry Festival 4-H Broiler Show; Deadline July 9th

Entry Deadline July 9th!

July 2, 2025 - Shelby County Extension is excited to announce we are now accepting entries for this year’s East Texas Poultry Festival.

Sew Frenzy, Whisk It Up Cooking Camps' Registration Deadline June 6

Sew Frenzy – Sewing Camp - June 9 to June13
Whisk it Up – Cooking Camp - June 9 to June 13

June 2, 2025 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Shelby County will be hosting a 2 in 1 Cooking and sewing camps (beginner and advanced) in June 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.

Annual Shelby County Pond Day Features Tyson Keese as Speaker; RSVP Deadline May 13

May 13, 2025 - The 2025 Annual Shelby County Pond Day is Thursday, May 22, 2025. Must RSVP by May 13, 2025 for meal purposes by calling 936-598-7744. There is no charge to attend and 2 IPM CEU’s are available.

Shelby County 4-H, FFA 2025 Livestock Show, Sale Official Results

March 10, 2025 - (Show Photo Album, Sale Photo Album, Backdrop Photo Album) - The Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show took place the week of February 24 through March 1, 2025, kicking off with the 2nd annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Commercial Heifer Show.

S.C. Livestock Show Commercial Heifer Sale Set for Feb. 26

February 17, 2025 - The 4-H and FFA Shelby County Livestock Show Commercial Heifer Sale is at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Center Livestock Auction.

Quilts of Valor: Honoring Shelby County Military Veterans; How to Help?

February 25, 2025 - Are you ready to become a part of something truly special? Unleash your creativity, share your kindness, and honor our Texas veterans and military members through the art of quilting with Quilts of Valor!

AgriLife Hosts Forage Seminar on Jan. 28

January 15, 2025 - Shelby County AgriLife Extension will host a Forage Seminar on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The meal will start at 5:30pm with the program beginning at 6pm at the Extension Office.

Topics will include:

2025 Virtual Gardening Course Registration, Shelby County

January 14, 2025 - Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities

There's nothing quite like fresh produce. Come discover the benefits of what a home grown garden has to offer.

A taste of home grown

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