An Agrilife Update By Johanna Hicks
This and That with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Today’s column is different than most, because I have lots of announcements and topics to cover! So, sit back and enjoy! 4-H Project Show We are excited to announce the 2016 4-H Project Show. Our Hopkins County 4-H’ers have entered some amazing items – from wood work to metal work, from photography to food! The items will be on display at the Extension Office October 10...
Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
Food Allergies – Do You Have Them? Does your tongue itch when you eat shrimp or nuts? Does your stomach ache when you eat dairy products? You may have food allergies…but, you might not. People often confuse food allergy with food intolerance. People often confuse food allergy with food intolerance. Food allergy affects the immune system and can range in reaction from mild to life-threatening – even if a tiny amount of the...
No Time For Boredom
No Time for Boredom! Opportunities Abound! March flew by so quickly! As I turn the page to April in my calendar, I’m amazed at the number of opportunities for individuals to be involved. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is sponsoring or partnering in many events this spring. We invite you to check out this list and contact us if you are interested in participating! Last call for registration for the 2016 spring series of...
Have an Egg-cellent Spring
by Johanna Hicks Happy Spring and Easter from our Staff It’s spring – – the season to enjoy the great outdoors and to celebrate special occasions like Easter, Mother’s Day, and graduation. While eggs are used all year, they are especially popular for many spring and summertime activities. They are used for cooking festive delights and for decorating and hiding just before the big Easter egg hunt. Eggs are perishable and...
Food Safety and Your Refrigerator
by Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Chill Out This Spring! Do you have “mystery foods” hiding in the back of your refrigerator? Have you discovered something at the very back of the bottom shelf that you didn’t know you had? As the “home” for raw and cooked foods, the refrigerator is both a useful and vital appliance that must be kept clean to reduce the risk of foodborne illness,...
Savor the Flavor by Johanna Hicks
“Savor the Flavor” is the theme for this year’s National Nutrition Month. “According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans we should enjoy a healthy eating pattern and choose foods and beverages with limited amounts of added sugars, sodium and saturated fats,” said Dr. Sharon Robinson a Registered Dietitian with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Healthy...
2016 Getting off to a Busy Start
2016 Getting off to a Busy Start Greetings to all! As I was reviewing my calendar for the next couple of months, I decided it would be a good time to announce all the upcoming events that might be of interest to you. Lots of dates, times, and places will be listed, so if you want to clip this column and post it on your refrigerator for reference, feel free to do so! Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agents from all across the...
Spring is Busy for Hopkins County 4-H Members
Spring is Busy for Hopkins County 4-H Members Every time I present a program, I ask for a show of hands of those who are familiar with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. A few hands usually go up. (Granted, our agency has been through three name changes since I first started, so the confusion is understandable!) Then, I ask how many have heard of the 4-H program. Almost every hand pops up! I then explain that the 4-H and...
March Calendar of Events
March Calendar of Events One of our Extension volunteers dropped by my office and asked for a calendar of all the events for March. I pulled out my personal work calendar, and asked, “Which day?” Needless to say, there is always something going on with Extension! March is shaping up to be a very busy month, loaded with opportunities for everyone! Listed below are the events, workshops, luncheons, and meetings in which I will be...
Healthier Attitude = Healthier Hearts
With February being National Heart Health month, and the week of February 7 thru February 14 being National Marriage Week, I thought it would be appropriate to share some interesting information about the heart from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. People who have upbeat outlooks on life have significantly better cardiovascular health according to a new study that examined associations between optimism and heart health...
