Extension Educationin Walker County

Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Extension Forage Specialist from Overton, Texas will be in Huntsville for this informative presentation. We will be examining management of grazing and grass systems to provide the best quality forage possible for livestock.  Realistic utilization of forage products must be matched to the system in which they are grown.  This program will also have tips for absentee landowners included! $10.00 /person (RSVP to 936-435-2426 for seating)  

Ant Workshop – Helping Environmental Control Kick-In! Do you have ants around the yard or around the barn areas? I bet you do! Dr. Paul Nestor, Extension IPM Specialist, Harris County, will be our guest speaker for this workshop.  Dr. Nestor will have a variety of equipment on hand for demonstration which will help you choose options that may best fit your needs for fire ant control.  Recommendations for products and their applications will include strategies for controlling this pest to your best advantage. $10.00 /person (RSVP to... Read More →

The Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for 4-H youth who placed in a  district level roundup or signed up to compete in one of the invitational events. The Texas 4-H Roundup has around 50 diverse competitions that tie in with the many projects that 4-H has to offer.  4-H members can only participate in ONE event per day. That means the max      number of events you can participate in is 3. State Roundup is June 7-9th in College Station, TX. Walker County rents a... Read More →

D9 Horse Show will be June 20-23rd at the Montgomery County  Fairgrounds (19755 Airport Pkwy, Conroe, TX) This year they are offering an Instructional Horse Show on Monday June 20th. Classes will cover Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Western Riding, Working Cow Horse, and much more! If you participate in the Instructional Horse Show and decide you want to participate in the District Horse Show, all late fees will be waived. Stalling Procedures and Pricing for 2016 Stalls will be sold for three periods: Monday-Tuesday  $40.00 Tuesday-Wednesday  $40.00 Whole Show... Read More →

If you are showing swine at any of the major shows in 2017 make sure you have your swine tags ordered by September 23rd at 5pm. They are $12 a piece.

Fall Hay Evaluation – Hay Testing Submission Deadline Friday, September 23rd @ 5:00 PM Texas AgriLife Extension office, Walker County 102 Tam Road, Suite B Huntsville, TX 77320 First two hay entries are FREE each sample after is $10.00 / Entry forms are included in this flyer 16 Ag Gathering & Hay Testing flyer *Additional information available from Walker County, TX AgriLife Extension at (936) 435‐2426

Pasture Prep for Spring Growth Workshop 2 CEU’s Date: September 29, 2016 @ 6:30 PM‐approx. 8:30 PM Walker County AgriLife Extension Office 102 Tam Road, Huntsville, TX 77320 $10.00 /person (RSVP to 936‐435‐2426 for seating) Program flyer: 2016- Pasture Planning Workshop Dr. Larry Redmon, Extension Forage Specialist from Texas A&M University will be here for this planning session. We will be working on helping you develop your “game plan” for the next year. One definite thing which helps a successful producer is being prepared for the growing season. Steps... Read More →

Walker County 4-H is helping the Huntsville Junior Service League with their Houston Food Bank Mobile Pantry as our One Day 4-H Community Service Project. The event will be on Saturday, October 8th from 8am-12pm at the Huntsville Church of Christ. We will be assisting with client intake and processing of application forms, unpacking food items from pallets and repacking in family-sized portions, distribute food to clients directly and help them to load groceries into their car, and maintain a positive attitude and spirit of service! Wear a... Read More →