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Sonia Coyle Family & Community Health Extension Agent Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County 512.854.9600 … See more

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URL: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/family-consumer-sciences/nutrition-health-wellness/

Saltmarsh Caterpillars

WebSaltmarsh caterpillars are extremely variable in color and have many setae in the late instar which creates a hairy or fuzzy appearance. They have striped or mottled bodies varying from black to brown to yellow and reaching lengths of 2.25 inches. Hairs, or setae, also vary in color and are mostly soft when touched.

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Health Trends in Travis County

WebBy Doris Vallejo-Aguilar, UT-Austin Spring Intern Why is it important to know about the health diseases where you live? If you can prevent any health issues, you need to know what is going on around you. In Travis County, the number one cause of death is cancer. Heart disease is the second major cause of death in Travis County. Did you …

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Food Preservation & Food Safety

WebWelcome to the Food Preservation and Food Safety program in Travis County. While our food supply is among the safest in the world, each year an estimated 76 million Americans still contract foodborne illness and some – mostly the very young, elderly, and the chronically ill – die as a result. Foodborne illness is nearly 100% preventable if safe food …

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Family & Community Health

WebWelcome to Family & Community Health! 1600-B Smith Road * Austin, Texas 78721 * 512.854.9600 * FAX 512.854.9611 Our Vision Our vision is to be the premier provider of relevant continuing education, developed through grassroots issue identification, with stakeholder involvement in planning and delivery. Our Mission We aim to improve the …

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Better Living for Texans

WebWelcome to the Better Living for Texans program in Travis County. The BLT program is a cooperative endeavor among Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) of USDA. A component of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), BLT offers food …

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Compost Brings Life and Healthy Soil

WebThe addition of compost increases the pore space in the soil, thus allowing the clay mass to become looser and more friable. Aeration is improved, internal drainage is enhanced, and roots are able to more thoroughly fill the soil and absorb its nutrients. Decomposed leaves called “Leaf Mold” on a forest floor.

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Family & Community Health Cooperative Extension …

WebChild obesity workshops, program materials and incentives are free. Classes can be scheduled at your faith based institution or community center. Crystal Wiltz. CEP Agent / FCH. Telephone: (512) 854-9612. E-mail: [email protected]. Links: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. American Cancer Society.

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Prairie View A & M University

WebWelcome to the Travis County Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) page. The Cooperative Extension Program is affiliated with Prairie View A & M University. This page will deal with the Cooperative Extension Program 4-H, Family & Community Health (FCH), Community & Economic Development, and Agriculture and Natural Resources programs …

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Check Out Your Neighborhood Center!

WebThe St. John Community Center and the South Austin Neighborhood Center also offer health services. The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, Virginia L. Brown Recreation Center and Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center offer extracurricular activities. These community centers have different programs for children, teens, adults …

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The Real Dirt on Austin Area Soils

WebAlong the river bottoms across the area and the broad plains to the southeast of Austin the soils are often deep sandy loams. They absorb water well, drain well, but don’t hold soil moisture. These soils, like all soils in our area, are usually low in organic matter content and have an alkaline pH. The characteristics of Post Oak Savannah

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Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

WebWelcome to the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in Travis County.EFNEP is a federally funded program that is designed to assist limited resource families with young children in acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed-behaviors necessary for nutritionally sound diets, and to contribute to their personal development and the …

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4-H Cooperative Extension Program

WebThe Travis County 4-H Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) complements the traditional Travis County 4-H Program by promoting 4-H to new and diverse audiences within Travis County. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning, leadership, citizenship and life skills. Nathan Tucker is the CEP 4-H Agent for Travis County. His …

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Web Soil Survey Map Explorer

WebStep Five: Click the Soil Data Explorer Tab. The Soil Data Explorer area is where you will now spend most of your time. The Intro to Soils tab is a good list of resources if you are new to soil studies. The Suitabilities and Limitations for Use tab provides information on determining the suitability of the soils for a particular use.

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Hiring an Arborist

WebHiring an Arborist. An arborist is a specialist in the care and cultivation of trees. Hiring an arborist can be a prudent investment in the health and longevity of your trees, and helps to insure that weak or aging trees do not become a liability. Arborists may be called upon for the following: Selecting an appropriate tree for a site and climate.

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Upcoming Events › Health › – Urban Programs Travis County

WebAgriLife Bookstore. AgriLife Extension's online Bookstore offers educational information and resources related to our many areas of expertise and programming; from agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources to nutrition, wellness for families and youth, and much more.

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Be An Extension Volunteer!

WebThere are several programs where you can be an extension volunteer for youth and adult activities. These programs cover home gardening (through the Texas Master Gardener program,) youth education (through 4-H,) health, nutrition, and wellness (through Family & Community Health.)All of these programs allow you to be an extension volunteer out in …

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Simple Steps to Lawn Care

WebImprove Lawn Health with Soil. Lawns need 4”-6” of well-drained, organic-rich soil for the roots to be able to access oxygen, moisture and nutrients. Compacted clay soils do not have good air flow, and can prevent water from soaking down to the roots. Conversely these same soils can hold moisture at the roots for too long once it does

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Bluebonnet seedpods in field

WebBluebonnet seedpods in field. Posted on May 6, 2024 by sheryl.williams | Full size is 756 × 658 pixels. ← Texas Superstar – Bluebonnet Seed Harvesting. Bluebonnet seed pods change color as they ripen. Photo by Yvonne Schneider. Bookmark the …

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Texas Superstar – Bluebonnet Seed Harvesting

WebThe first step in harvesting seeds is to allow your bluebonnets to form seed pods. So often, people mow the wilted flowers or throw them out before the plant has had time to set seed. The pods are a display of color all their own – initially appearing as a light fuzzy green growth after the blooms have faded away, sometimes 3 weeks or more

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Travis County Extension Staff

WebEmail: [email protected]. Sonia Coyle started working as the County Extension Agent-Family and Community Health in July 2013. Sonia is responsible for conducting educational programs in nutrition, wellness, food safety, and financial management. Sonia has worked for over ten years in Travis County in the areas of nutrition and health

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What’s Happening in Austin’s September Vegetable Garden

WebThough the daytime temperatures are still hot, at some point in September, the nighttime temperatures begin to fall. That little drop will take heat stress off of plants and help make our gardens beautiful again. Gardeners are enjoying harvests from the plants that survived their summer gardens such as eggplant, cucumbers, melons, and tomatoes

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