Gillespie County - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

September is Food Safety Education Month. Foodborne illness can happen to anyone. Learn how to protect yourself and your family with 4 simple steps. Discover safe food temperatures, storage tips, and more. 🍽️🌡️

A Food Facts on Safe Food Handling from FDA to consumers.

09/07/2026

Enjoy Labor Day safely! ☀️ If you're taking food to the beach, park or campsite, keep perishables at 40°F or below, separate raw meat from ready-to-eat foods, and follow the 2-hour rule. 🧊

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09/05/2026

Join the Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center for the "Protecting the Pedernales" program on Saturday, September 19 @ 10:00 am. The event will be held at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension office. Admission is free.

09/05/2026

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on all of our clubs and celebrating their hard work on their Fair Boards! The Fair Boards are always a special exhibit at the fair, and each club does a great job of highlighting their activities and accomplishments throughout the year.Congratulations to this year’s winners:1st Place: St. Mary’s with their Dairy Queen theme2nd Place: Harper with their Texas Roadhouse theme3rd Place: Cave Creek with their Taco Bell themeGreat job to all of our clubs! We love the creativity, time, and effort you put into making your Fair Boards so special.

09/04/2026

Orders are open for swine validation tags for 2027 County & Spring Major Stock Shows!
Tags are $26 each if paid by cash or check in person, or $28 each for credit card payments (online or in person). Payment for tags is due at the time of ordering in-person or online. You will need to order 1 tag per animal in which you plan on validating. Due to the price increase, we will not be ordering extra tags, so please make sure you order enough. Late tags will be $31 (cash/check), or $33 (credit card).
Online Ordering: https://gillespie-4-h.square.site/
Gillespie County Extension Office: 38 Business Ct. Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Deadline to order tags: Friday, September 25th
Breeding Gilt Ownership Deadline: November 30th

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.

09/04/2026

It’s Throwback Thursday!
With another Gillespie County Fair in the books, we thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and share this photo from 1956.
Our records identify the young man as Henry Louis Welge Studtman, pictured with his Grand Champion barrow.
A lot has changed over the years, but one thing remains the same: the passion and pride our community has for our little fair and its livestock.
Here’s to honoring the history and traditions that make the Gillespie County Fair so special.

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

4-H enrollment is OPEN!
Whether you’re a returning 4-H member or new to the program, now is the time to get enrolled with Gillespie 4-H. Several fall projects will be starting next week, so jump on the opportunity to get involved!
Enrollment can be completed online at:
https://tx4h.tamu.edu/