Agriculture and Farming

Brown County 4-H News: April 24
DATES TO REMEMBER May 01 – Deadline for 4-H Horse Validation 01 – Deadline for Texas Youth Sheep & Goat Leadership Tour 12 – Registration Due for District 7 Leadership Lab 15 – Record Book Category Due

Bangs FFA sending two teams to state competition
Bangs ISD shared the following information on social media Thursday: Bangs FFA Sends Two Teams to State: The Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems CDE team (Ag Mech) w/ Leonel Vasquez, Kian Kelly, Connor Bible, and DJ Lyon;

April is Financial Literacy Month: Take Control of Your Future
April is Financial Literacy Month, a perfect time to take control of your financial future. At the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS), we are committed to providing you with the resources and knowledge you

Therapeutic Gardening for People with Disabilities
Gardening can be more than just a relaxing hobby—it can be a powerful form of therapy. For individuals with disabilities, therapeutic gardening offers meaningful opportunities to build physical strength, boost mental health, and foster social connection. According

Private Pesticide Applicator License Training May 8th in Goldthwaite
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Brown, Lampasas, Mills, and San Saba counties are partnering together to conduct a Private Pesticide Applicator Training on Thursday, May 8th. The training will be at the First Baptist

Eggs: A Nutrient-Packed Powerhouse for Every Plate
As spring brings Easter, many families begin planning egg hunts and decorating activities. But beyond the festive fun, eggs offer a variety of nutritional benefits that make them a valuable part of a healthy diet. According to

Brown County 4-H News: April 17
DATES TO REMEMBER April 18 – Extension Office Closed for Good Friday 22 – County 4-H Record Book Training (5:00PM Extension Office) 24 – Deadline: RSVP for Volunteer Appreciation Event BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATE LIVESTOCK

Benefits of using natural dyes, plastic dyeable eggs this Easter
Dyeing and decorating eggs is a longstanding part of Easter celebrations for many families, but for people concerned about egg prices and food allergies, Cooperative Extension Service experts suggest giving natural dyes and dyeable plastic eggs a

Farmers vs. PFAS: A $500 Million Band-Aid for a Billion-Dollar Problem
This article contains sponsored content by Atraxia Law. Farmers in the U.S. now face a billion-dollar crisis after farmland has been extensively contaminated with per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals with a significant

Brown County 4-H News: April 10
DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 – County State Roundup Meeting. (5PM @ Extension Office) 18 – Extension Office Closed for Good Friday 22 – County 4-H Record Book Training (5PM @ Extension Office) 24 – Deadline: RSVP

Women are a driving force in agriculture
While agriculture has long been considered a man’s arena, women have played an active role on farms and ranches for centuries. And today, there are even more women involved in agriculture. The latest U.S. Census of Agriculture,

Sorry, There is No ‘Magic Pill’ for Weight Loss
But if it’s on social media, it must work, right?!?! Chances are you have seen the ads (or “testimonials” on social media) for pills, shakes and supplements that claim to take pounds off with no exercise. If