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4-H Activities
(2005-05-10)
4-H activities offer young people many exciting opportunities for personal development. These activities often are a part of their projects. This publication outlines activity options.
Parent Involvement
(2005-05-10)
To be successful, a 4-H program must have parent involvement. Although 4-H leaders and Extension agents may interest young people in becoming members, they need the parents' goodwill and support to keep them interested, ...
Planning the Project Meeting
(2005-05-10)
Project group meetings must be planned well in advance. Members should be involved in completing some type of work before the next meeting. This helps the leader plan the next project meeting and makes efficient use of time.
Impacts of Irrigation on Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (Spanish)
(2008-07-11)
Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be use. Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the ...
Drinking Water Problems: Benzene
(2009-04-16)
Drinking water in Texas sometimes contains potentially harmful chemicals, including benzene. Well owners can learn how to treat their well water to remove these chemicals. 4 pages, 3 images
Safe Handling of Fresh Tomatoes (Spanish)
(2008-09-05)
This publication explains how to prevent food-borne illness by choosing, transporting, storing and preparing fresh tomatoes safely.
The Watershed Management Approach
(2008-08-11)
Watershed management is a coordinated environmental management framework that focuses on highest priority problems. This publication explains the data collection and data assessment that is part of such a system, and ...
Preventing Electrical Shock
(2004-09-16)
Most electrocution deaths on farms involve moving tall equipment that comes in contact with power lines. Other causes are damaged electrical systems in buildings and misuse of extension cords. This publication lists specific ...
ATV Safety
(2004-09-16)
All-terrain vehicles are very popular for off-road recreation. However, the number of injuries and deaths from ATV accidents is growing rapidly. This publication lists the causes of injuries and fatalities, discusses Texas ...
Sealing Ponds and Lakes with Bentonite
(2003-04-01)
Some Texas subsoils allow rapid seepage of water from ponds, lakes or reservoirs. Bentonite can be applied to stop seepage. This leaflet explains the blanket, mixed blanket and sprinkle methods of bentonite application and ...