Health And Wellness In Hopkins County By Johanna Hicks
Health & Wellness in Hopkins County This is the second in a series of summaries for Extension programming in the area of Family & Consumer Sciences. 2016 has brought many challenges, but many rewards when it comes to the health of our Hopkins County citizens. According to The State of Obesity Better Policies for a Healthier America, released in September, 2016, Texas has the 10th highest adult obesity rate (32.4%) in...
Creative Art Contest Results And More By Johanna Hicks
Creative Arts Contest Results The 2016 Hopkins County Fall Festival has come and gone until next year, and we could not have asked for better weather! Sun shine and a gentle breeze greeted fair-goers. Two of the highlights each year are the Arts & Crafts Show (by the way, I purchased some absolutely fabulous items handcrafted items!), and the Creative Arts Contest. Hopkins County residents showcased their talents in the...
Agrilife: Family & Consumer Science Professionals Impact Young Lives
What Does it Take? Eighth graders all across the country are being encouraged to think about a study track to enter when they begin high school. That is always a difficult decision, because may adults are still trying to decide what they want to do! My Family & Consumer Sciences colleagues and I are firm believers that our careers are making a difference in the lives of others. We are professionals whose work assists...
Agrilife: Fall Festival Arts and Crafts Show
Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show Among the many hats I wear, serving as the Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show coordinator is one of them. This year’s event is shaping up to be a good one! Sixteen craftsmen have already registered, and I look forward to many more. Among the items for sale, you will see hand-crafted cards and gift tags, homemade jams & jellies, glass flowers and bird feeders made from...
What Do 4-H, Diabetes, and Marriage Education Have in Common?
What Do 4-H, Diabetes, and Marriage Education Have in Common? While in the check-out line at Wal-Mart with food items and plastic utensils in tow, the cashier commented that I must be getting ready for a party of some sort. When explaining that I worked for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and was preparing for another session of Kids’ Cam p: Fun, Food, Fitness, she responded that she had never heard of Extension. Wow! To me, it’s...
Food Safety and Your Refrigerator
by Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Chill Out This Spring! Do you have “mystery foods” hiding in the back of your refrigerator? Have you discovered something at the very back of the bottom shelf that you didn’t know you had? As the “home” for raw and cooked foods, the refrigerator is both a useful and vital appliance that must be kept clean to reduce the risk of foodborne illness,...
Unreachable February 8th? Civic Center and AgriLife Extension Office
On Monday, February 8, (and worst-case scenario, Tuesday and Wednesday) the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will not be accessible by phone or internet due to work being done on the system. According to Johanna Hicks with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, individuals needing assistance are welcome to drop by in person and the staff will accommodate their requests. ...
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition This is the 4th column pertaining to major educational programming provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County. Because of the variety of programming, my day is never boring, as it is different every day! Today, I’ll focus on family nutrition. According to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau, 18% of all individuals residing in Hopkins County are living below the poverty level. ...
A Year in Review – Marriage and Childcare Education
A Year in Review – Marriage and Childcare Education Before I write another word, let me wish everyone a Merry Christmas! This is a joyous time of year when we gather to remember the true meaning of Christmas and enjoy time with family and friends. In my family, we are celebrating our daughter’s birthday and our sons’ Master’s degree graduation which recently took place on the same day! However, there are many who are struggling...
Christmas Joys Mini and Carton2Garden
Christmas Joys Mini and Carton2Garden What can I say, except, “wow!” Thanks for the fabulous response to the 2015 Extension “Christmas Joys” program held recently. Over 160 individuals attended or helped with preparations for this annual event. For those who were unable to attend, you have a second chance! Here are the details: What: Christmas Joys Mini session – you’ll get the entire booklet of all the recipes and directions for...
