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IMPROVING LIVES, IMPROVING COMAL COUNTY
The mission of the AgriLife Extension Service is to improve the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education.
| Today's AgriLife Extension is known for its leadership, dedication, expertise, responsiveness, and trustworthiness. Texans turn to AgriLife Extension for solutions, and its agents and specialists respond not only with answers, but with a significant return on investment to boost the Texas economy. | |
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County Holidays/Office Closures:
Founder’s Day - Friday, March 29, 2024
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Get the Facts
Join Amanda Molina, our FCH agent, for this 4-week series to learn about the Nutrition Facts label, fat, sodium, and added sugar.
Wednesdays on March 13, 27 & April 10, 24
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location:
Mammen Family Public Library
131 Bulverde Crossing
Bulverde, TX 78163
This program is FREE but registration is required.
Please register at the link below.
https://mammen.librarycalendar.com/event/get-facts-health-nutrition-series-23632
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HealthTalk Express
Be F.A.S.T. to Prevent Stroke.
Join Amanda at the date and time below to talk about the warning signs of a stroke.
Friday, March 15, 2024, 10 - 11 am
Location:
New Braunfels Public Library
700 E. Common St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
This program is FREE but registration is required. Please register at the link below:
https://nbtexas.libcal.com/event/11937349
Please see the flyer for more information.
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Turfgrass Management Program
Please see the flyer for the Turfgrass Management Program on March 22nd covering multiple related topics. Five (5) CEU’s (see below) are available for license and certificate renewal. Lunch will be provided.
- 3 - General
- 1 - Integrated Pest Management
- 1 - Laws and Regulations (including Label/Labeling comprehension)
Pre-registration is required. Please call our office at
830-620-3440 to register and pay for the program.
Friday, March 22, 2024, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Comal County
325 Resource Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
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Agri-Land Resources Workshop
This workshop focuses on assisting agri-land owners and managers. Topics include USDA/NRCS Programs, Grazing Land Management, Riparian Systems, Soil Health & Water Retention, Pesticide Laws & Regulations and more! Refreshments and one CEU will be provided!
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm
Location:
The Way Church
Fellowship Hall (back entrance)
7789 FM 1283
Lakehills, TX 78063
This workshop is FREE but pre-registration is required.
Please register at: www.alamorcd.org
Please click the flyer for more information and agenda.
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AgriFest Open House
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Comal County for our annual AgriFest Open House.
Take a stroll through our educational demonstration gardens, featuring vegetables, roses, rain garden, native grasses, and much more! Come explore the 40+ Exhibits/Exhibitors during this beautiful time of year.
There will be multiple activities for the kids! (Hayrides, face painting, scavenger hunt, make a seed ball, and more!)
Please click the flyer for more information.
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Choose Healthy - Teen Youth Program
Mondays on April 8, 15, 22, 29
Westside Community Center
2932 S IH Frontage Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Teens will learn to incorporate physical activity and kitchen readiness/skills for a great healthy combination of learning. Lessons are about 15 minutes, and the rest is all hands-on learning. During the food demonstrations they will have the chance to practice kitchen skills, discuss food and kitchen safety and some of the benefits that each food has to offer.
Registration for this series will open at 5:00 pm on Monday, March 11, 2024. Please use the link below.
https://nbtexas.libcal.com/event/11868727
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Landowner Management Workshop
SAVE THE DATE! Now in 2 locations!
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Join Jason Mangold with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension as he provides a presentation on the topics below to landowners in the area.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12-1 pm:
Pond Management
Location:
Mammen Family Public Library
131 Bulverde Crossing
Bulverde, TX 78163
This workshop is free but registration is required. Please register at the link below:
https://mammen.librarycalendar.com/event/pond-management-21394
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12-1 pm:
Preparing for Disaster/Drought
Please check back in our April newsletter for the link to register for this workshop.
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Join Jason Mangold with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension as he provides a presentation on the topics below to landowners in the area.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 2-3 pm:
Pond Management
Location:
Tye Preston Memorial Library
16311 S Access Rd.
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
This workshop is free but registration is required. Please check back soon at the link below to register.
https://tpml.org/calendar/
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 2-3 pm:
Preparing for Disaster/Drought
Please check back in our April newsletter for the link to register for this workshop.
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Child Care Provider Training | |
SAVE THE DATE! Our next child care provider training will be May 4. Check back with us in the April newsletter for more information. | |
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 830-620-3440 five days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating | |
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