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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:
Presidents' Day - Monday February 19
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Get the Facts
Join Amanda Molina, our FCH agent, for this 4-week series to learn about sodium, fats, sugars, & portion size.
Thursdays on February 15, 22, 29, & March 7
11:30 am -12:30 pm
Location:
Westside Community Center
2932 S IH 35 Frontage Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Registration is required.
Please register at the link below.
https://nbtexas.libcal.com/event/11828457
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Agri-Land Resources Workshop
This workshop focuses on assisting agri-land owners and managers. Topics include USDA, NRCS and FSA Programs, Prescribed Grazing, Risk Management/Crop Insurance, Urban Agriculture, Texas Dispute Resolution Program, Pesticide Laws & Regulations (1 CEU Provided) and more!
Thursday, February 22, 2024, 10 am - 5 pm
Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center/
The Big Red Barn
390 Cordova Rd.
Seguin, Texas 78155
Pre-registration is required.
Please register at: www.alamorcd.org
Please click the flyer for more information and agenda.
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PLANTASTIC
Vegetable Gardening Seminar
February 23, 2024 8:30 am - 3:35 pm
Hosted by the Gillespie County Extension Office, join them for this vegetable gardening seminar focusing on hydroponics, and heat and drought issues.
Location:
Gillespie County Extension Office
38 Business Court
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Cost:$40 with lunch
$30 without lunch
Please see the flyer for more information. Please register by February 21 by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC3W2Yya7m4pSZkmTOl52AIaVu5_436EvOl77p5tea7K7pOA/viewform?pli=1
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Early Childhood Educator
Training Series
This training series provides an avenue to reach early childhood educators with research-based information. This will enable them to obtain state-mandated clock hour credits and enhance their knowledge and skills in the early childhood educator profession.
The first online (real time) class starts on February 27 @ 6:30 pm.
- February 27 - Preventing, Recognizing, and Reporting Child Maltreatment
Please see the flyer for payment instructions and for other topics.
Registration is required. Registration deadline is February 16.
Please call or email Amanda Molina for the registration link. 830-620-3440 or amanda.molina@ag.tamu.edu
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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.
Wednesday, February 27, 2024
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Location:
Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center
30280 Cougar Bend
Bulverde, TX 78163
Please call 830-438-3111 to register.
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Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter
January 22, 2024
AgriLife Today
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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
Registration is required. Check back later on the library website for registration link: New Braunfels Public Library calendar
Please see the flyer for more information.
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Child Care Provider Training | |
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SAVE THE DATE! Our next child care provider training will be May 4. Check back with us in the March newsletter for more information.
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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
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 12-1 pm:
Preparing for Disaster/Drought
Location:
Mammen Family Public Library
131 Bulverde Crossing
Bulverde, TX 78163
Registration is required. Please check back in March for the direct link.
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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
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 2-3 pm:
Preparing for Disaster/Drought
Location:
Tye Preston Memorial Library
16311 S Access Rd.
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Registration is required. Please check back in March for the direct link.
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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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