Borden County Extension and 4-H

09/08/2026

Food Challenge is starting soon! Mark your calendars and make sure to get your kids signed up for a team! We would love to have volunteer coaches help out. If you have questions or want more information, please contact Julie.

09/08/2026

September is Family Mealtime Month. Feeding our family is important to all of us. Most of us want to try to feed them as healthy as possible. Did you know the Dietary Guidelines have changed this year? Here is a great overview of these changes and how you can help your family choose healthier options.

09/07/2026

A friendly reminder about our Master of Memory series that starts next week on 9/15!

I am excited about offering this upcoming Master of Memory program series! We all struggle with remembering things, but as we age there are many factors that can affect your memory. Make plans to join us for this 6-lesson series to help you improve your memory and understand what may affect it.

09/07/2026

If you missed the first two sessions, don’t worry.. there’s still time to join us! We have two more fun bread nights coming up!

🍞 Next Up: Sourdough
📍 Tahoka; Life Enrichment Center
📅 Thursday, September 10 @ 6:00
💲 $20 per person

You’ll go home with your own sourdough starter, plus we’ll make some delicious discard recipes together!

Click the link to reserve your spot. http://tiny.cc/chu5101

09/07/2026

Families are back in the swing of school sports.

The pregame meal should include a variety of foods but focus on carbohydrate rich food such as bread or pasta. Make sure to include grains, fruits and vegetables in the meal. Drink plenty of fluids.

For more information, check out our friends in North Dakota's publication. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/eat-smart-choose-healthy-pre-and-post-game-meals?fbclid=IwY2xjawUMFH5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVBWd0kyRllFbE9SUFl3NG9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeFvehCKyY1BFqig94Xt4ZQT5lcLJZWhQFNjome7wx4xO9XBXJq3t05WG0bYg_aem_H0o036Wu87Wy0uZjm1sF9Q

Breadcrumb Ag Home Extension publications Eat Smart: Choose Healthy Pre- and Post-game Meals Title Eat Smart: Choose Healthy Pre- and Post-game Meals (FN1438, Reviewed July 2024) File Publication File: FN1438 Eat Smart: Choose Healthy Pre- and Post-game Meals Summary Have a light meal so it can be d...

09/06/2026

We’ve come a long way—but physics still hasn't changed.

Vehicles are safer than they used to be. Car seats have improved technology. Crash-testing, engineering, and safety technology continue to evolve.

But surviving a crash doesn’t mean an unsafe practice was safe. That’s what is called survivor bias, where we remember the times nothing happened and forget the times the outcome was very different.

No matter how tough the truck, how new the vehicle, or how strong the car seat, physics still applies in a crash.

That’s why children should always ride in a designated seating position with the appropriate restraint, not in the bed of a pickup truck.

And in Texas, there’s a law to back that up: Texas Transportation Code §545.414 prohibits operating an open-bed pickup or flatbed truck when a child younger than 18 is occupying the bed.

The safest ride isn't the one where nothing happened last time. It’s the one where we make the safest choice every time.

Because technology changes. Vehicles change. Car seats change. Physics doesn't.

09/04/2026

🌱🍂 🔥Happy September🔥🌱🍂
September is here… Relief on the Horizon- maybe! ;)

Fall gardening is on the way, but we are still HOT! Be sure to check the weather forecast before heading out to plant, transplant, or tackle those garden chores. As we move further into September, temperatures will hopefully begin to ease up.
It is time to start planting your Fall crops. Here is a little help to get you on your way.

Also, check out September in the Garden information on the Lubbock Master Gardeners website!
https://lubbockmastergardener.org/september-in-the-garden/

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

The 2027 Competitive Events Premium List is now LIVE!

You can view our full schedule of events, rules, and additional important details for our exhibitors here:

https://www.sarodeo.com/compete

Online entries will open on November 1, 2026 at 9 AM CST. Be sure to connect with your County Extension Agent, Ag Science Teacher, or CTE/STEM Director for more information on entries.

We can't wait to see you in February!

09/03/2026