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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM AWARDED $800,000 GRANT

2019-12-15T14:36:44-06:00

November 12 - The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences would like to congratulate Cooperative Extension Program Leader Jimmy Henry and Program Specialist Bridget Ross on the new $800,000 grant awarded to the Community and Economic Development unit by the U.S. Department of Commerce! Read more about this great achievement as highlighted by the university ...

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM AWARDED $800,000 GRANT2019-12-15T14:36:44-06:00

Waller County Extension Agent’s Experience with Hurricane Harvey

2019-12-15T14:36:56-06:00

December 17 - As communities continue to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Cooperative Extension Program county agents are diligently moving forward with their work to help bring these areas back to a sense of normalcy. Prairie View A&M Extension Agent in Waller County, Stedman Douglas hit the ground running as he started the ...

Waller County Extension Agent’s Experience with Hurricane Harvey2019-12-15T14:36:56-06:00

Waller County Extension Agent To Host Pollinator Program

2020-03-24T12:05:27-05:00

December 10 - Come out to and learn how animals such as bees, butterflies and birds influence agriculture, benefit humans, and provide a splash of natural beauty to every environment. Join Waller County Extension Agent, Stedman Douglas, and Extension Associate Nathan Hermond for the Pollinator Program on Wednesday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 ...

Waller County Extension Agent To Host Pollinator Program2020-03-24T12:05:27-05:00

Extension Assists Waller County Farmers with High Infestation of Leaf Cutter Ants

2019-12-15T14:37:05-06:00

June 4, 2018 - One of the challenges of farming is the presence of destructive elements, which have adverse effects on production and consequently revenue. Joseph Mezher, a Waller County farmer who specializes in fruit crops, medicinal plants, and vegetable production, faced problems with Leaf Cutter Ants. Mezher's farm had a well-established peach orchard that ...

Extension Assists Waller County Farmers with High Infestation of Leaf Cutter Ants2019-12-15T14:37:05-06:00

4-H Clover Kids Photography Workshop

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

The 4-H Clover Kids Club of Waller County were trained and educated last month on different types of cameras and how to turn photography into a career or source of income. There were a total of 10 youth who participated in the workshop held at the United Methodist Church in Waller, TX. The program was ...

4-H Clover Kids Photography Workshop2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Waller County 4-H Rainbow Club Practices Civic Engagement

2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Waller County 4-H Rainbow Club was elected by the Hempstead Chamber of Commerce to adopt and decorate a tree to beautify the city during the annual Festival of Lights Ceremony. The event was hosted by the City of Hempstead in their downtown area on December 10, 2016. Facilitated by extension agent Joshua Williams, the activity allowed 4-H members and volunteers ...

Waller County 4-H Rainbow Club Practices Civic Engagement2019-12-15T14:37:25-06:00

Senior Citizens Get Techy With IT!!

2019-12-15T14:37:42-06:00

Students help participant understand how to use Microsoft Word. The Waller County Citizens Assistance Coalition (WCCAC) has been conducting computer basics classes at the Waller County Public Library in Hempstead, TX. Participants are a diverse group of residents and have been in attendance at the weekly sessions. These participants have computer experiences ranging ...

Senior Citizens Get Techy With IT!!2019-12-15T14:37:42-06:00