Texas Agrilife Extension Completes 50 hour Training!

Texas Agrilife Extension Completes 50 hour Training!

This new crop of local community leaders has an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic, willing to learn and to help others, and able to communicate with diverse groups of people. What really sets Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners is their special training in horticulture. In exchange for their training, persons who become Master Gardeners contribute time as volunteers, working through our Extension office to provide horticultural-related information to our communities. In exchange for training, participants are asked to volunteer time to our County Extension program. At least 50 hours of volunteer service within one year following the training is required to earn the title of "Texas Master Gardener." The type of service done by Master Gardeners varies according to community needs, and the abilities and interests of the Master Gardeners. Some Master Gardeners answer telephone requests for information related to gardening. Others staff plant clinics or displays in shopping malls or community centers. Master Gardeners may speak to local groups and conduct workshops. They may help establish community garden projects, work with 4-H youth, or assist their agent with news or radio releases related to gardening. Master Gardeners are representatives of Texas Agrilife Extension, and The Texas A&M University System. In all volunteer work related to the program, Master Gardeners follow the research-based recommendations of Texas Agrilife Extension. Participants become certified Master Gardeners after they have completed the training course and fulfilled their volunteer commitment.


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Texas Agrilife Extension 2008 Leon County Master Gardener Interns:
left to right: Ruthie Lee, Judith Madewell, Leaminda Coker, T.J. Loftin, Cheryl Loftin, Becky Lord, Cynthia Torno, Donna Holloway, Mary Beth Anderberg, Brenda Savell

Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service

Texas Agrilife Extension Completes 4-H Sport Fishing

The Texas Agrilife Extension, Leon County 4-H Sport fishing Program
provides youth with all the skills needed to be expert anglers, and it
involves them in a deeper understanding of aquatic resources and their
management. With aquatic issues as a top priority, this program fills an
essential educational role. Adult volunteer and Texas Parks and Wildlife
Park Superintendant Wes Hamilton provided leadership to this exciting
and rapidly expanding program. This local training provides important
curriculum material in a “hands-on” setting, allowing all participants
to experience the program. The 4-H motto, “learning by doing” is
practiced. Training dates for the spring are being discussed. For more
information about the 4-H Sportfishing program, contact the Texas
Agrilife Extension Office in Leon County at 903.536.2531. Extension
programs serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race,
color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M
University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County
Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

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Leon County 4-H Sport Fishing Project Group:
Left to Right: Sarah Burchfield, Rion Ussery, Drake Cornelius, Corbin
Feauto, Tobe Johnson, Briell Feauto, Ross Beshears, Marissa Wall, Andy
Johnson, Cody Oden, Makinzie Hamilton, Hayley Hamiliton, Gatlynn
Johnson, Corbin Chandler, Bailey Hennesey


Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service

Heartfelt Holiday Expo

December 4, 2008, the Family and Consumer Science Program Area Committee through Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Leon County, will host a "Heartfelt Holiday Expo" at the Buffalo Civic Center. The event will run from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.

The Expo will feature booths of businesses from in and around Leon County to give holiday shoppers a chance to buy locally. Also featured will be demonstrations from Lone Rangers Master Gardeners in natural Christmas tree decorations and making natural wreaths by Carole Huebner of Huebner Christmas Tree Farms.

Refreshments will be provided by It's Catered of Buffalo. Tickets for entry into the event are $10.00, which will cover food, a book full of holiday recipes, crafts and gift ideas, and a goody bag for each participant. Please contact Leon County Texas AgriLife Extension Service at 903-536-2531 to find out more or to purchase a ticket.

Extension programs serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.


Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service

PAT DATE CHANGE

Private Applicator Training in Leon County

The Texas Agrilife Extension Service in Leon County will host a Private Applicator Training on December 19, 2008. Participants must pre-register in theTexas Agrilife Extension office on or before December 17, 2008. The training will begin with sign in from 8:00am to 8:30am in the Leon County Annex Grand Activity Room. Following the training Mr. Brad Tullis with The Texas Department of Agriculture will administer the test. Their will be a $35.00 fee due upon registration of this training. Training will be from 8:30am to 12:00noon and the test will be given at 1:00pm. For more information please contact the Texas Agrilife Extension Service at 903.536.2531or at leon-tx@tamu.edu We will seek to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities for this meeting. We request that you contact Texas Agrilife Extension three days before the event to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that will be required. Extension programs serve of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.



Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service