Gillespie County - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension

06/17/2026

Know your cancer risk and take action 🎯 Screenings can catch issues early and guide smarter care. Start the conversation, stay proactive, and protect your future and your family 💙

Pinpoint Your Cancer Risk   Help Your Family Beat Cancer by Scheduling Screenings and Knowing your Risks. Closing the lifespan gap means empowering men and their families to live longer and healthier lives. Early cancer detection and genetic screening are crucial components of MHN’s mission. Use ...

06/17/2026

The New World Screwworm producers meeting has been moved to the Gillespie County Fairgrounds. The program is tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17th @ 6:00 pm.

06/16/2026

Men’s mental health matters 🧠 You’re not alone, even when it feels that way. Talk, seek support, and prioritize your well-being. Taking action is strength, not weakness 💙

Mental Health   Life sometimes throws a lot at us. When we are burdened by challenges—such as family, work, relationships, and experiences—it can feel overwhelming. The most important thing is that we’re not alone. We might feel stressed, tired, irritable, or constantly battling negative thou...

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Men’s Health Week is your reminder to put your health first 💪 Prioritize nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and screenings. Small steps today can mean more years with those who matter ❤️ Start now, wherever you are

Physical Health   We all know the drill – family, work, responsibilities. Sometimes, our health gets pushed to the back burner. But here’s the deal: Prioritizing our physical health isn’t selfish. It’s the ultimate power move. Men’s physical health revolves around a healthy diet, exercise...

06/15/2026

Gillespie County teachers and homeschool families! This is a great program to bring into your classroom.

We're bringing the farm to the classroom again in Fall 2026! K-12 public, private, and homeschool classrooms can virtually meet farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals to learn more about agriculture through our Farm From School program.

It's FREE!

There will be separate programs with specific lessons tailored to grades K-5 and 6-12.

Sign up by Aug. 12.

Sign up here ➡️ https://txfb.us/farmfromschool

06/13/2026

This weeks spotlight goes to Explore Kids Camp, who had a great time going to various locations in the Hill Country this week. They went swimming, learned about canning, went to an exotic animal ranch and hiked at Enchanted Rock over a period of 3 days.

06/12/2026

The Texas Animal Health Commission has released a list of FDA-authorized and Conditionally Approved Animal Drugs for New World Screwworm (NWS), along with guidelines for moving livestock from NWS-infested zones. Producers are encouraged to review this information to help protect animal health and ensure compliance with movement requirements.

06/12/2026

We spy some Gillespie 4-H members!

06/12/2026

A huge thank you to Gillespie County 4-H Archery for spending part of the day with our FitKids campers! 🎯

Campers had the opportunity to learn archery fundamentals, practice their aim, and try something new in a safe and encouraging environment. Experiences like these help build confidence, focus, and lifelong skills while making summer camp even more memorable.

We appreciate the volunteers and leaders who took the time to share their knowledge and passion with our campers. Thank you for helping make FitKids Camp a great experience!