Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Tarrant County

10/14/2026

🍓 Should you count calories? Tracking can help some people understand their intake, but it isn’t the only approach. Learn strategies involving food quality, portions, calorie density and mindful eating to support healthy choices. 🥗 Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter http://tx.ag/RETVLwW

10/13/2026

Why does your weight change from day to day? 💧 Food, fluids, glycogen, digestion and hormones can all affect the number on the scale. Learn why daily fluctuations are normal and why longer-term trends can provide more useful context. 📈 Obesity Action Coalition - OAC http://tx.ag/llRUCja

10/12/2026

Understanding medical terms and knowing what questions to ask can help you take a more active role in your health. 🩺 Learn what health literacy means, how to improve it and get more from your healthcare appointments. 💬 American Heart Association t https://tinyurl.com/4a3bvyuu

The American Heart Association helps you learn what to do if you don& #39;t understand what you healthcare provider is telling you.

10/09/2026

🧵Tarrant County 4-H Youth Give Back One Stitch at a Time!

Our Quilt of Valor Service Project has been a wonderful example of youth, families, and community members coming together to honor our nation's veterans.

In September, several youth from five Tarrant County 4-H clubs participated in our "Pick Up a Block" project, completing 20 quilt blocks at home. Then on October 4, 25 participants (13 youth and 12 adults) gathered in person to learn sewing skills and finish the remaining quilt blocks!

A huge thank you to Diamond Hill Community Center and Fort Worth Parks for hosting this event. We are also incredibly grateful to Leilah B., Tarrant County Quilt of Valor Committee Chair, and the many dedicated adult volunteers who spent their afternoon teaching sewing skills and mentoring our amazing 4-H youth.

Through service, learning, and teamwork, these youth are helping create a handmade Quilt of Valor that will be presented to a deserving veteran.

💚 Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this meaningful project!

10/09/2026

Protein + fiber make a powerful pair for staying full, maintaining energy, and supporting weight management. 🥗 Learn why they work better together and get practical ideas for building satisfying meals. 💪 Mayo Clinic Press

Build satisfying meals with protein and fiber to support fullness, steady energy, appetite control and healthy weight management all day.

10/08/2026

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the NEAFCS Annual Conference! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Sanci Hall, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent - 4-H & Youth Development, on receiving national and regional recognition at the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Conference!

🏆 Snap-Ed/EFNEP Education Growing Healthy Futures: A Multi-Curriculum Nutrition and Gardening Initiative for Tarrant County Youth 🥈 2nd Place National Winner 🥈 2nd Place Southern Region Winner

🏆 Innovation in Programming – Team Award Stock Show Spotlight: Growing Agricultural Literacy for Urban Youth 🥈 2nd Place National Winner 🥇 1st Place Southern Region Winner

These awards highlight a commitment to providing impactful educational experiences that help youth develop healthy habits, strengthen agricultural literacy, and build brighter futures. We are proud to see Tarrant County programs recognized on both the regional and national stage.

Congratulations, Sanci, and thank you for your dedication to serving the youth and families of Tarrant County!

10/08/2026

Protein quality matters, not just the grams on the label. 🥚🌱 Learn which protein-rich foods to choose more often, which to limit, and how to build a more balanced, varied diet. Cleveland Clinic

There’s an emphasis on eating protein these days, but where you get that protein matters. Our registered dietitian offers her top choices.

10/07/2026

Save the date! Registration information coming soon!!

📣 SAVE THE DATE!
We’re excited to announce the 2027 Belonging by Design Conference: Every Ability. Every Child. Every Classroom.

Join us for a day dedicated to inclusive early learning, bringing together early childhood educators, child care professionals, advocates, and community partners to learn, connect, and share practical strategies that help every child belong, participate, and thrive.

📅 Saturday, February 27, 2027
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Fort Worth ISD Teaching & Learning Center
1050 Bridgewood Drive | Fort Worth, TX 76112

We are proud to host Belonging by Design in partnership with Fort Worth ISD and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Tarrant County!

✨ Mark your calendar and stay tuned! Registration information and more exciting conference details are coming soon!

10/07/2026

🎉 Award-Winning Agricultural Literacy Program Recognized Nationally! 🎉

What happens when community partners come together to introduce urban youth to agriculture? National recognition!

The Stock Show Spotlight: Growing Agricultural Literacy for Urban Youth program was recently recognized at the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Conference, earning:

🥇 1st Place Southern Region Winner
2nd Place National Winner

This innovative partnership has helped connect Tarrant County youth with agriculture through hands-on experiences that explore livestock, food production, natural resources, and the rich traditions of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

By creating opportunities for youth to learn where their food comes from and how agriculture impacts everyday life, this program is helping build a stronger understanding of an industry that touches us all.

Thank you to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Prairie View A&M Extension, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and the many educators, volunteers, and community partners who make this work possible.

Together, we're growing the next generation of informed citizens, consumers, and leaders. 🍀🐄🤠

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

10/07/2026

🍂 As the days get shorter, try a few seasonal wellness strategies: Add pumpkin, squash or apples to your meals, adjust your sleep routine and find indoor ways to stay active. Explore 5 ideas for a healthier fall. 🍎 Wooster Community Hospital

This blog provides five evidence-based strategies to boost your wellness health this fall, as you navigate seasonal transitions.