Texas A&M AgriLife Extension- El Paso

We are now taking applications for the 2026-2027 El Paso Master Gardeners Course. Join other gardeners for this 12-week volunteer training program. Class topics include xeriscaping principles, lawn care, trees & pruning, soils, identifying pests, vegetables & herbs, propagation methods, hydroponics and more.
Complete the in-person classroom requirement, then use your new knowledge by volunteering 62 hours at approved sites in order to become a certified Texas Master Gardener.

Registration can be found at this link: https://evs.tamu.edu/application/master-gardener

For more information or inquires please contact us at:
915-273-3502 Option 2

USDA confirmed a New World screwworm case in South Texas today. Read our statement here: https://txfb.us/firstnwscase.

Get the latest situation updates on confirmed cases and other USDA news at screwworm.gov.

Report suspected infestations immediately:

Livestock & Pets
Report to Texas Animal Health Commission
tahc.texas.gov

Wildlife
Report to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm

From fun challenges to healthy living, Clint ACE students did an outstanding job! 🎉 Follow El Paso County 4-H for more programs like this!🍀

We’ve had an AMAZING May and before the month ends we wanted to share a recap:
🥇Congratulations to theEl Paso Master Gardenerss for winning two first place state of Texas awards 👩‍🎓Congrats to all our conservation interns who graduated from EPCC and UTEP this month 🤝We appreciate the recognition as Partners in Education fromClint Independent School Districtt 📝 Our staff participated in professional development opportunities for program building and leveraging resources. 🌟 All while our staff conducted some great programs from Brain Healthy superfoods 🧠 to small farmer capacity building 🧑‍🌾 to youth agriculture field days 🍀across the county. 🌟
Upward and onward! Join us on our journey of service.
Website: We’ve elp.tamu.edu:

Great BBQ, great people, and great learning!🍖🌳

Our Fruit and Nut Program at Rolling Smoke BBQ in Anthony last Friday was a huge success with an incredible turnout!

Thank you to:
✅Dr. Cervantes for sharing expert tips on fruit and nut production!
✅Dr. Shamaley for highlighting the link between agriculture, nutrition, and preserving local harvests like pecans and pomegranates!

We appreciate everyone who came out to learn, connect, and support community education. And of course, thank you to Rolling Smoke BBQ for the great food and hospitality!☀️🌱

Just a quick reminder to register for the 4‑H Fundamentals Program—come learn about 4‑H and how to get your youth involved! 🌱💚