Agrilife Year in Review: 2016 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture
by Mario Villarino I could not start this week commentaries without expressing my sincere recognition to all those volunteers and members of our community that contributed to the success of our extension program in Hopkins County. If you were part or participated somehow on the many different activities related to the Extension Office I wanted to remind you that this programs was created for you by member like you. I also want to...
Agriculturalist of the Year: Hare Family Farms
Hopkins County Professional Ag Workers presented the 2015 Agriculturalist of the Year Award to the Hare Family Farms. Junior and Martha Hare, posthumously and Mark and Debbie Hare, who continue the tradition of the family farms, were named by Gary Spraggins, a member of the Ag Workers group, during the 90th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce membership banquet Thursday night at the Regional Civic Center. Junior and Martha Hare...
2015 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture
2015 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Relevance: As today’s youth are further removed from farming, their understanding of the importance of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives diminishes. This Science of Agriculture (Ag Literacy/Awareness) program targets 4th grade students and teachers...
Chamber Connection
Chamber Connection April 28, 2015 by Meredith Caddell Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites, Friday, May 1st at 5:00 Please make plans to join us for refreshments, music and door prizes, this Friday from 5-7 at the Best Western Trail Dust Inn & Suites! They are located at 152 Shannon Road, E. in Sulphur Springs. It has been a long haul since the fire, but they are up and going and would...
2014 Year in Review
As we 2014 quickly comes to a conclusion, it is time for me to share with you the educational accomplishment of the Agricultural and Natural Resources plans during the year. For 2014, there were 3 outcome plans that I will share with you during the following weeks. 2014 Hopkins County Youth Science of Agriculture Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hopkins County, Texas...
Fall Tree and Shrub Planting
It has been five years since we moved to Sulphur Springs and I started helping our community as a County Agent for Hopkins County. It has been an exciting time and every day is an adventure on itself. I remember my supervisor talking to me about activities for the days when the office gets slow but until today, I have not seen any of those days yet. With our fall festival celebrations almost over, I wanted to share information...
