Extension Educationin El Paso County

Friday, February 26, 2021 Zoom Waiting Room 8:30 am  Virtual Program 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY FEBRUARY 24TH)  5 CEUs  Applicator License Number & Email Address Required to receive link. Call for more information at: 915-771-2354 Or Email: joel.arce@ag.tamu.edu (806) 789-5665  Laws & Regulations  IPM  Floor Management  Pecan Disease  Weed Management $40.00 (Cash/Check/Money Order) Checks: Make payable to TPMA Mail or Drop off payment at: Texas A&M Extension Service Ascarate Annex 301 Manny Martinez Senior Dr.,... Read More →

Gigi Shamaley will review How to Manage Stress Eating during her presentation. The Mindful Eating topics listed below will be the presenters key focus: National Nutrition Month Paying Attention to Food Purchased Focusing on how you Prepare Meals Eating less nutrition foods less often How To Manage Stress Eating Registration

Did you know that there are many amazing things about tomatoes and tomato varieties that would help us have a more successful and productive tomato gardening season? Did you know that there is even a “secret” to growing tomatoes in El Paso County, TX? Join Bev Clark from the El Paso County Master Gardeners as she presents Tomato Growing Essentials for El Paso or Anywhere!And learn that most important gardening secret! Tomato Growing Essentials Registration

Reading aloud Live on Zoom and Facebook Live, Cindy Williams will entertain with Oh Say Can You Seed? By Bonnie Worth (The Cat in the Hat Learning Library), Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Cindy Limbird will entertain us with The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle (Author and Illustrator).  Following Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Limbird will conduct a fun gardening activity with marigolds!   Register Below Read & Grow with Master Gardeners

About this Event PAYMENT INFORMATION This is a $10 fee based program. 2 Continuing Education Unit's are being offered (1 General, 1 IPM) Payment can be made with a check or money order made out to: TPMA Please mail payment to: Texas A&M AgriLIfe Extension 301 Manny Martinez Dr 2nd Floor- Attn: IPM Dept. El Paso, TX 79905   PROGRAM INFORMATION FRUIT TREES LARRY STEIN,EXTENSION HORTICULTURIST How to mange and get the most out of your production. Learn about variety selection,fertility and controlling unwanted pests. VEGETABLE GARDEN SKIP... Read More →

Presenter Ingrid Macias will demonstrate recipes with tips on how to increase your fruit and vegetable intake for the entire family. Date and Time Wed, March 17, 2021 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM MDT   Increasing your Fruit & Vegetable Intake Registration

Learn how to: Properly Thaw Food Safely Marinate Food Use a Food Thermometer Safely Use Grill & Grill Brush Wed, March 24, 2021 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM MDT Register Below: Cooking Outdoors Safely Registration

Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go (LGEG) combines gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and family engagement and virtual learning! Youth will better understand plants and help plants provide for people’s needs. Taught virtually by our local Master Gardener’s and Extension Agents the six week learning series will lead youth through our hands-on lessons by guiding them through the steps of establishing a thriving container garden that is easy to create and maintain, no matter if students are at home. Grade Level - LGEG is geared specifically for students... Read More →

We will be hosting this program both in-person and online.   There will be limited space available, in-person will be on a first come first server basis. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 2021 Please call our office to register at 915-771-2354