Extension Educationin Jasper County

READ THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR RULES ON ENTRY SUBMITTAL AGE GROUPS  AND VOTING INSTRUCTIONS PERIOD THIS CAN BE A FUN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY!    

Don't miss the Jasper County Hay Show on Thursday, October 29m, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can attend in person, or virtually.  Cost is $10 per person, including a meal, or the online program cost is $10.25 Speaker will be Dr. Vanessa Corriher Olson, speaking on Weed Control in Pastures & Hay Meadows, and Forage Insect Pests For more information:  bafry@ag.tamu.edu   or  409-384-3721 RSVP by October 26, 2020 See attached website for flyer

YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN A 4-H PUBLIC SPEAKING PROJECT AT YOUR CONVENIENCE In six lessons you can learn: Dealing with Fear & Anxiety, Developing Your Own Style, Getting to Know Your Audience, Research Your Topic, Writing Your Speech and Practice, Practice, Practice Sessions are available live on November 3rd, November 5th, November 10th, November 12th, November 17th and November 19th. EACH SESSION WILL BE FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M. Registration is $25, which includes your 2020-2021 4-H enrollment fee 4-H HAS MANY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS.  FIND OUT MORE... Read More →

COUNTY WORKSHOP - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH via TEAMS    -    for more information please contact the Extension Office SEE OUR FLYER AND THE DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW!  ENTRY DEADLINE JANUARY 13, 2021                          

November 17, 2020 at Yellow Bluff Farms, 1382 Private Rd 5175, Buna, Texas  77612 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Speaker will be Dr. Ron Gill Cost is $10 per person RSVP BY NOVEMBER 13, 2020 PHONE: 409-384-3721 OR Email: bafry@ag.tamu.edu See the website below for more information

Getting a soil test each year at the same time is important because soil changes throughout the year Never compare soil tests from different times of the year. Jasper County Extension offers soil testing at the Stephen F. Austin soils lab for $5.00 per sample, up to four samples per family. Forms & bags can be obtained at the Jasper County Extension office. Return them to our office by 10:00 a.m. on December 4th

5 Classes Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 4 10:00 a.m. to Noon Learn how to manage your diabetes through food and exercise.  Learn more about medication, self-care, and more. Please be sure to register by calling 400-384-3721 NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1ST Class is limited to 15 participants.

March 11, 2021 FROM 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Topics & Speakers: Cattle Markets - Dr. David Anderson,  Cattle Breeding - Dr. Jason Banta,  IPM of External Parasites on Beef Cattle - Dr. Tom Hairgrove (1 IPM CEU), IPM of Weeds in Pastures - Dr. Scott Nolte (1 IPM CEU), Soil Fertility & Amendments to Manage Pesticide Performance for Forage Production - Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson (1 General CEU) COST IS $15.00 REGISTER HERE:  https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/Beef or call your local County Extension Office

https://jasper.agrilife.org/files/2021/03/Cooking-Well-with-Diabetes-Online-Cranberries.pdf   Visit the above website for our Cranberry Scones recipe There are ingredients that we can change in recipes to make them lighter and still maintain great taste.  These drop scones remove sugar, butter and cream, and add sucralose, orange zest, and dried cranberries for a burst of flavor.  Learn about these substitutions and more when you Sign up today for our Cooking Well With Diabetes Online Course at http://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/product?catalog=IPHI-002  

This is a FREE VIRTUAL COURSE, DISTANCE LEARNING USING ZOOM,  on Navigating the health care system. It will be a 5 Class Series, held April 6, 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to Noon. REGISTER BY MONDAY, MARCH 22nd at https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e40ljGwgHmcw980