Austin County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

09/01/2026

📫 The September 2026 edition of our Ag Newsletter is available now! You can view it here:

08/31/2026

If you came out to support the Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale, THANK YOU!

We did have a few trees left over from the sale, and we have brought them to the Austin County Extension Office. They will be available for purchase by check or cash (must be exact change) starting at 1 pm today. If you are interested, please email [email protected] with what you would like, and we will pull them to the side or just come on it! We will only hold it for the day, as we don’t want to leave these trees inside the building too long. This is also on a first come first serve basis.

• 1- Anna Apple- $32
• 3- Key Lime- $46
• 2- Navel Orange- $46
• 2- Satsuma, Brown- $46
• 1- Satsuma, Seto- $46
• 2- Stasuma, Miho- $46

08/28/2026

BMGA Fruit & Citrus Tree Sale going on currently!! Stop by before they are all gone!!
Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association

Currently have left-
🫐Blueberry several varieties in Highbush and rabbit eye. 
🖤 Blackberries several varieties
🌲 Cypress trees (small)
🍋‍🟩 Lime trees- Mexican lime and Key Lime
🍋 Lemon trees- Meyer’s lemon
🍊 Orange trees- Navel N-22
🍊 Satsuma tree- Miho and Brown Select and Steo
🍇🍊 Grapefruit- red ruby
🍎 Anna Apple tree

08/25/2026

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 am. Have a safe weekend! 👷‍♀️👮‍♂️

08/21/2026

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08/21/2026

Our office will be closed in the afternoon on Friday, August 21 from 1-5p while we attend programs. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call us at 979-865-2072 to leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you!

08/20/2026

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Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine.

08/19/2026

Our office will be closed Monday 10/5 through Friday, 10/9 while we assist at the Austin County Fair.

We will return to the office to resume normal hours on Monday, 10/12 at 8:00 am.

You may leave a message with the office at (979) 865-2072 or contact the County Extension Agents at their direct email provided below. We will reach out to you as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience!

🍀 County Extension Agent, 4-H & Youth Development: Madison Compton – [email protected]

🐂 County Extension Agent, Agriculture/Natural Resources: Stacie Villarreal – [email protected]

🍽️ County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health: Michelle Wright – [email protected]

08/19/2026

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08/18/2026

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