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Put Your Best Fork Forward: March is National Nutrition Month
During National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” by making small, healthy shifts in food choices when cooking at home. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making small changes to eating patterns to include healthier ingredients while cooking at home. Choosing a variety of healthful foods across and within all food groups helps reduce the risk of preventable, lifestyle-related chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. “Evidence shows that making dietary… Read More →
26th Annual Bosque County-Wide Garage Sale: April 7-8
The Bosque County-Wide Garage Sale is just around the corner on April 7-8, 2017! This fun annual event is a great time to do some bargain hunting at garage sales all over Bosque County. Or you can clean out your closets and make some extra cash by hosting your own garage sale! This year the County-Wide Garage Sale will be new and improved! Join the Bosque County-Wide Garage Sale group on Facebook for updates and information. The Facebook page will replace the paper listing. Best of all, there… Read More →
Food Handlers Certificate Courses
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque County will offer three accredited Food Handlers courses to help food retail locations meet the requirements of the Texas Food Establishment Rules. Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Meridian Civic Center, 9:00-11:00AM Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Clifton Civic Center, 9:00-11:00AM Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Meridian Civic Center, 9:00-11:00AM The Texas Food Establishment Rules are in place to safeguard public health and provide consumers food that is safe and honestly presented. All food retail establishments in Texas are required… Read More →
17 Things for 2017
Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is always a wonderful time to begin new things. This year, start the year off right by incorporating some of these healthy habits. Eat healthier. Make sure you eat balanced meals with plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. Stay on a budget. This year, plan out your spending for each month and try to stick with it. Credit card debt or compulsive shopping can get you in trouble in a hurry. Try saving… Read More →
Giving a Bicycle for Christmas? Don’t Forget the Helmet!
Bicycles are always a popular gift at Christmas time, and many parents are shopping now for that perfect new bicycle for their child – maybe even their first bicycle. This is an excellent opportunity to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head. According to National Safe Kids, helmets reduce the risk of head injury by at least 45 percent, brain injury by 33 percent, facial injury by 27 percent and fatal injury by 29 percent. Safe Kids also reports that bicycles are… Read More →
From the Ground Up – Connecting Agriculture and Health
The 2nd From the Ground Up – Connecting Agriculture and Health conference will be held in conjunction with the 55th Blackland Income Growth Conference on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. The conference will be held at the Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Boulevard in Waco and is sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Conference topics will include the domestic and global issue of hunger, food waste, food labeling, and the new Dietary Guidelines. The conference will also include a presentation that focuses on information all Texans can use… Read More →
Seeking Volunteer Nominations
Each year, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bosque County and the Commissioner’s Court host a Volunteer Recognition Banquet to recognize outstanding volunteers who serve the residents of Bosque County. These volunteers give their time and energy to serve in civic and community organizations and to improve our communities. The Volunteer Recognition Banquet is a special time to honor these extraordinary volunteers. We invite you, as an organization or individual in Bosque County, to nominate outstanding volunteers in the following categories: Agriculture & Natural Resources Civic Organizations… Read More →
Prepare to Show Off Your Pecans
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Bosque County will be hosting the 3rd Annual Bosque County Pecan Show and Pecan Bake Show. Everyone with an interest in growing pecans or eating pecans is encouraged to participate! The Pecan Show and Bake Show will take place on Thursday, December 1, at the Meridian Civic Center. Join us at 12pm for an educational program about growing pecans and to see the winning pecans and baked goods! The Pecan Show is a great way for pecan producers or homeowners to… Read More →
Tailgating and Picnicking Safely this Football Season
With fall weather and football season, “tailgating” and picnicking become popular activities. Tailgate parties and picnics can be lots of fun, with good friends and good food. Do not let your fun be spoiled by foodborne illness. Foodborne illness, with its stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, and maybe even vomiting, can result from the improper handling of foods. The pathogens that cause foodborne illness grow at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees F. This is called the “danger zone.” Foods prepared for outdoor eating can enter into the… Read More →
How to Secure Your Child’s Future
September 18-24 is National Child Passenger Safety Week Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the right car seat for your child and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle every time. Keeping your kids safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. Most parents think they are using their car seat correctly, but at least three… Read More →