Texas A&M AgriLife Extension -Crosby County FCH

09/07/2026

📅 September is National Preparedness Month.

Use this month to make a household emergency plan, build or refresh your supply kit and sign up for local alerts. Small actions now can help you respond more confidently when emergencies happen.

Start Today: ready.gov/stand-ready

09/07/2026

Discover the power of flaxseeds! 🌱✨ Check out the graphic to see all the amazing nutritional benefits these tiny seeds have to offer for your heart and health.

👇 Let us know:
Which nutrition fact surprised you the most?

09/07/2026

Keep meals in the field safe during harvest season!

Hot foods:
After food is thoroughly cooked, remove from heat and pack into coolers or insulated containers with clean, heavy towels. Hot foods can be held for two hours without a heat source, and then they must be either served immediately or discarded.

Cold foods:
Cold foods must be held at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Once packed and ready, place cold foods into coolers or insulated containers with ice or ice packs. Cold food can be held for two hours at room temperature.

Learn more from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/pocket-guide-meals-field

09/07/2026

Firing up the grill or hauling a trailer this weekend?

Hold your horses. 8 new fires on Saturday needed state assistance.

It’s still hot and dry: a single stray ember from a BBQ or a dragging trailer chain can spark a wildfire in seconds.

Secure equipment and keep water nearby!

09/07/2026

When cooking whole cuts of beef, pork, or lamb, the job isn't finished when it hits 145°F (63°C) on your thermometer. You must let the meat rest for 3 minutes after removing it from the heat source; during this time, the temperature remains constant or continues to rise, safely destroying any remaining bacteria.
For more information, please visit : https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2011/05/25/cooking-meat-check-new-recommended-temperatures

09/07/2026

Looking for easy ways to add more nutrition to your meals? 🥣🌱 Check out the graphic for delicious ideas on how to use flaxseeds!

Comment with a 💛 if you already add flaxseeds to your meals, or a 🤩 if you’re inspired to start!

09/04/2026

💙 Parenting in the digital age isn't always easy. Small steps like open conversations, healthy boundaries, and screen-free time can help kids build positive online habits. Learn practical tips to support your child's mental health, both online and offline. 📱

Learn how social media affects kids’ mental health and what parents can do to set healthy boundaries, spot warning signs and offer support.

09/03/2026

🥣 Your gut does more than digest food. It plays an important role in your overall well-being. Discover how fiber, probiotics, prebiotics and plenty of water can help support a healthy digestive system. 💧

Think of your digestive tract as a commuter system for your health. Nutrients from the foods you eat travel through, taking exits into the surrounding cells to…

09/02/2026

🥗 Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Fill your plate with more nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and salmon to help support your heart, brain and overall health. Discover simple ways to get started! 💚

Discover nutrient-dense foods like apples, salmon, kale and beans that support heart health, immunity and overall wellness in your daily diet.

09/01/2026

🤔 Ever finish a meal and wonder why you kept eating? Discover practical strategies to recognize hunger cues, avoid mindless eating, and create routines that support healthier habits. 🍎

How can you stop overeating, both in the moment and for good? A psychologist explains how mindfulness can help you break the habit.