Preserving the Harvest is a series that teaches you how to preserve foods using tested recipes and research-based methods. The classes “hands-on” activities allow you to learn and practice food preservation skills under the supervision of an Extension Agent
You are invited to join us for our “You Can Farm” Workshop, brought you by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in partnership with Lone Star Ag Credit. The topics covered are designed to introduce you to urban homesteading practices that you can start right in your own back yard today.
Individuals interested in learning a more hands on approach to small scale sustainable, supplementing, growing and/or raising their own food are encouraged to join us. This program is designed to introduce you to the basics of backyard gardening and homesteading. We will also share funding options and ideas on how to market your products should you wish.
Join Master Gardener Jim Williams for a presentation on Fall Vegetable Gardening! He is ready to share his tips on how to get the most out of your fall garden!
Join Master Gardener Jim Williams for a presentation on Fall Vegetable Gardening! He is ready to share his tips on how to get the most out of your fall garden!
Come in person or online and enjoy this wonderful opportunity to learn about using perennials to beautify the urban landscape with Master Gardener Jim Williams!
Join Master Gardener Jim Williams for a presentation on Fall Vegetable Gardening! He is ready to share his tips on how to get the most out of your fall garden!
You are invited to our All you Knead to Know Bread Baking workshop, brought you by the Williamson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Cottage arts are experiencing a revival as individuals are becoming interested in taking a more hands-on approach to their food. Guest speakers will speak on all thing bread related.
• Judy Adkins, Texas Extension Education Association will perform a live dry yeast bread baking demonstration on loave we will try during the tasting portion of the program.
• Katie Sindac, Williamson County FCS Agent will show you how to create and maintain your own wild yeast starter, mill your own wheat flour, the health benefits of using whole grains in your baking and demonstrate adding veggies to quick breads for healthier but tasty options. She will share tips, tricks, and tools for baking successfully at home.
• Gary Pastushok, Williamson County Ag Agent will speak on the relationship between agriculture and your dinner table (Crop to Food). The science behind your bread.
The workshop will wrap up with tastings! You will have the opportunity to sample several types of yummy breads. Cost is $30 with includes: Live instruction demo, educational materials, and tasting loaves.
Here’s a class that’s perfect for those of you with busy schedules that make mealtimes a challenge! You will learn how to prep meals ahead of time and safely freeze them for quick dinners. We will provide all the supplies along with tips and tricks to ensure each recipe is a tasty ‘freezer pleaser”.
Don't feel ant-sy about an outdoor program in the hot weather, we're persist-ant and we're going to beat the heat by heading indoors for our August session! Wizzy Brown, Extension Program Specialist IPM will be filling us in on Fire Ants during this Hands On In The Garden. Join us in the Williamson County Annex Building located at 100 Wilco Way in Room 226 on Saturday, August 26th at from 10:00-11:30am! This is a complimentary program, no registration required.