February is known for Valentine’s Day. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife officials, February is also the prime month for breeding season for skunks in Texas. The most common species of skunk in our part of the

DATES TO REMEMBER February 6 – 4-H Photography Workshop – Using Your Phone 4:00pm at the Extension Office 20 – Extension Office Closed for President’s Day 1SUCCESSFUL BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR Brown County Youth Fair was a

Pruning dead plant material can cause more harm through winter. Property owners and gardeners should practice patience when it comes to the eyesore of freeze-damaged plants, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife expert. Michael Arnold, Ph.D., director of The Gardens

Slow Cookers (or Crock Pots) are a great way for the busy family to enjoy a nutritious, economical, home- cooked meal without much hassle. The great advantage of slow cookers is that they cook while you are

As we age, strength training and aerobic exercise become increasingly important. Studies have shown strength training may enhance quality of life and improve our ability to do everyday activities, while physical inactivity—also known as sedentary behavior—can lead

DATES TO REMEMBER January 28 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am – 12pm at the Youth Fair Barns 30 – 4-H FCH Coalition Meeting 5:00pm at the Extension Office February 6 – 4-H Photography Workshop –

Family meals can fit into even the busiest of schedules and offer a host of benefits for children and adults alike, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. “Family meals are a great time to connect with each

A new report from the Southeast Deer Partnership details the multi-billion-dollar impact deer and deer hunting has on jobs, the economy and conservation in 15 states, including Texas. Economic Impact According to the report, in a typical

DATES TO REMEMBER January 21 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am-12pm at the Youth Fair Barns 22 – 4-H Photography Information Meeting 3:00pm at the Extension Office 28 – Brown County Youth Fair Workday 8am –

Long before fiber-optic cables connected homes to the information grid, extension agents formed a different kind of World Wide Web, one that relies on counties in the same way that your home relies on an Internet router.