Thursday, Feb 29th - Friday, Mar 01, 2024 A gathering of agriculturalists, friends, and ideas. The Texas Farm, Ranch, & Wildlife Expo is the place to be in February. 15 possible Ag CEUs and 10 possible TREC CEUs. Free admission! Don't miss the Agricultural Mechanics Project Show in the Guitar Arena! Texas 4-H and FFA members will show off their hard work and their contributions to the industry! Click here to open the images in a pdf: Farm Ranch & Wildlife Expo 2024 pdf Click here for... Read More →
Join us every 1st Saturday of the month out at Lake Abilene for a 5-mile hike guided by some of the Big Country Master Naturalist volunteers. The hike will start at 9am and usually finishes around noon. Be sure to bring water and to dress for the ever-changing weather. Dogs are allowed if on a leash. Don't forget to bring your 4-legged family member some water, too!
Please join us for this month’s Star Party at Abilene State Park. Meet us across from the swimming pool in the open area (soccer field). Please bring red lights if you have them. We ask you dim headlights when entering swimming pool area so people observing the stars don’t lose their night vision. You do not have to have a telescope to enjoy the star party but you are welcome to bring one if you have one. Come join in on the fun! What is a star party?... Read More →
Taste 360 GATHERING OUR VEGETABLES, OUR KNOWLEDGE & OUR COMMUNITY. Learn about specialized techniques and trade tips from horticulturists, winemakers, and other professionals during a two-day experience hosted by Texas A & M AgriLife. Start the backyard project you’ve been putting off while gathering with other horticulture enthusiasts over a local farm-to-table dinner, handcrafted cocktails, and local expert-selected wines.
How can this course help you? Understand the major causes of foodborne illness and how to prevent them. Increase the food safety knowledge of your employees Improve relationships with health officials. Upon passing the certification exam, you will fulfill state requirements for Certified Food Manager status. Topics covered include: Foodborne illnesses and how they are caused, Food safety hazards, Sanitation regulations HACCP, AND MORE! Food Managers March Class