The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers practical information for families: raising children, housing and environment, eating well, managing money, and staying healthy. The Bosque County FCH Agent frequently deals with topics such as Health and Wellness, Food and Nutrition, Food Preservation and many others.
Visit the state website to access even more great resources.
Food & Nutrition
Community Nutrition Programs
Nutrition Classes – County Extension Agent provides nutrition classes for area organizations or work-sites that are looking to improve their dietary habits in order to improve their overall health.
School Nutrition Programs – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension programs are given at local schools and are available for any age group. These classes include hands-on activities for the kids focusing on nutrition and physical activity.
Child Care
Child care providers play a vital role in caring for children. Earn state required continuing education credits and find helpful information on the state website or browse courses available online.
Bosque County provides access to one-hour monthly online LIVE trainings for required clock hours, fee based.
Bosque County cooperates with Erath, Hood, Johnson, Parker and Somervell Counties to host an annual Child Care Conference at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.
Health & Wellness
Walk Across Texas – An eight-week community program for adults and youth that encourages regular physical activity. Teams track their progress as they virtually walk 832 miles across Texas.
Step Up to Scale Down – is a 12 week weight management series that provides weekly meetings and lessons. These weekly meetings not only provide education, but provide encouragement and accountability as well! Contact the Extension Office to set up a course for your workplace or group.
Food Safety
Food Handlers – Class that is accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Two hour course, fee based.
Contact the Extension Office for more information about any course dates at 254-435-2331