Tyler County Agrilife Extension

05/21/2026

05/18/2026

“Why did I walk into this room again?”

Occasional forgetfulness happens to everyone — but how do you know what’s considered normal memory changes and what may need more attention?

Join us for Week 1 of our Master Your Memory series as we discuss:

✔ What causes memory changes
✔ Tips and strategies to help improve memory
✔ How stress, sleep, nutrition, and medications can affect your thinking
✔ Medical conditions that may impact memory

This program is designed especially for older adults and caregivers who want practical, easy-to-understand information to support brain health and healthy aging.

For questions or to register, contact Shannon @ 409-283-8284

05/08/2026

✨️Is forgetfulness normal aging or something more? Join us this June for "Master Your Memory", a program series designed to help you better understand memory changes.

Thursday's in June at 5:30 pm at the Tyler County Nutrition Center.

04/27/2026

There’s still time to register for the Tyler County Land & Wildlife Expo on May 16th. Scan the QR code or call our office to register! Here’s a sneak peak of our agenda for the day.

04/22/2026

Howdy East Texas Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Producers!
We are excited to invite East Texas farmers, ranchers, and food producers to the upcoming FRESH TRAYS Producer Training Workshop—an opportunity to expand your markets and connect directly with schools and early childhood education centers.

Please share this invitation with any producer who may be interested in supplying local foods to schools or childcare centers.

Event Details
📅 Date: April 29, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
💲 Cost: $40 per person (includes lunch and all training materials)
📍 Location: A. Frank Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
131 Cooper Street, Alto, TX 75925
👉 Click here to register now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-texas-fresh-trays-farm-to-school-producer-training-registration-1981949735010?aff=oddtdtcreator

Why Attend?
Fresh Trays is a statewide initiative that connects Texas producers with schools and early childcare centers to ensure more children have access to fresh, locally grown, and nutritious foods. Producers who complete the Fresh Trays training may be eligible for a stipend of up to $250.
By attending, you will gain:
• Insight into school and childcare food markets
• Networking opportunities with buyers seeking local products
• Guidance on product selection and growing for school demand
• Practical tools to overcome common Farm to School challenges
Did You Know?
• More than 30 million students participate in the National School Lunch Program each day.
• Texas schools purchased over $250 million in local foods during the 2022–2023 school year—and demand continues to grow.
Together, we are building a Farm Fresh Generation that supports Texas agriculture, promotes healthy eating, and strengthens local economies.
For more information, visit www.freshtrays.tamu.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in Alto! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

04/01/2026

This program has been cancelled!! Please call the office with any questions!

Upcoming event on April 10th! For more information and to register: tws.tamu.edu/workshops/registration

03/24/2026

MEETING TONIGHT!!