Family & Community Health, Lubbock County

08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Smith Elementary! 🎉

Smith Elementary was recognized at last night’s school board meeting as a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Healthy School Recognized Campus! 🏆💚

We are excited to partner with Smith Elementary again this year as students, staff, and families participate in Walk Across Texas! Youth, Walk Across Texas! Adults, and Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! 🌱👟🍎

We’re looking forward to another great year of building healthy habits and working toward earning this recognition again! 👏 Preston Smith PTA Smith Elementary

08/28/2026

Join us in Floyd County!

Excited to have the District 2 Food Safety Team join this training. We are not here to regulate or investigate, we are here to educate. Join us to learn more about the Texas Cottage Food Law and earn your Texas Food Handlers card.
Call 806-983-4912 for more information or to register for the class.

08/19/2026

We still have 5 seats left in our Food Manager Certification course next week! 👉 Register today: https://forms.gle/Rc9e2o3niahaJMCv9

🚨 Need Your Food Manager Certification? We've Got You Covered! 🍽️✅

Join us August 25–26 for a Food Manager Certification Course in Lubbock and earn the certification required for food service managers across Texas!

📅 Dates: August 25 & 26, 2026
📍 Location: Lubbock County AgriLife Extension Office
916 Main St., Lubbock
💲 Cost: $125 (includes training, study materials, and the ServSafe National Food Manager Certification Exam)

This interactive, two-day course will prepare you to:
✔️ Pass the ServSafe certification exam
✔️ Prevent foodborne illness
✔️ Practice safe food handling and sanitation
✔️ Prevent cross-contamination
✔️ Meet Texas food safety regulations
✔️ Build confidence in managing food safety at your establishment

Did you know? Approximately 3,000 people die each year from foodborne illnesses, many of which can be prevented through proper food safety practices. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to help keep your customers safe.

⏰ Class Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day

📌 Registration Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026

👉 Register today: https://forms.gle/Rc9e2o3niahaJMCv9

Questions? Call the Lubbock County AgriLife Extension Office at 806-775-1740.

Don't wait until the last minute—reserve your seat today!

08/18/2026

Great opportunity for Lubbock County Schools!

Teachers & Schools: Reserve Your Spot Today!
Schedule Ag in the Bag Storytime for your classroom, grade level, or school for the 2026–2027 school year.
(Info in comments)

08/10/2026

Teachers & Schools: Reserve Your Spot Today!
Schedule Ag in the Bag Storytime for your classroom, grade level, or school for the 2026–2027 school year.
(Info in comments)

08/10/2026

We've enjoyed our summer interns, Priya and Emma! They both did a great job with their capstone presentations this morning.

Congratulations to our 2026 District 2 Extension Interns. They completed their requirements this morning with a presentation highlighting their Capstone project. Fantastic job Priya Khanna, Brindle Harper, Ellie Miller, Emma Zoeller and Kambyl Schilling. Not pictured is Ava Worell and Allie Gullett who completed theirs last week in Snyder. Thanks to all the Agents who took on hosting interns this summer. Not pictured are Kaci Scott, Ronda White, and Brandon Albus.

08/04/2026

Concerned about Cyclospora? Learn what it is and how to prevent it here➡️

08/03/2026

🚨 Need Your Food Manager Certification? We've Got You Covered! 🍽️✅

Join us August 25–26 for a Food Manager Certification Course in Lubbock and earn the certification required for food service managers across Texas!

📅 Dates: August 25 & 26, 2026
📍 Location: Lubbock County AgriLife Extension Office
916 Main St., Lubbock
💲 Cost: $125 (includes training, study materials, and the ServSafe National Food Manager Certification Exam)

This interactive, two-day course will prepare you to:
✔️ Pass the ServSafe certification exam
✔️ Prevent foodborne illness
✔️ Practice safe food handling and sanitation
✔️ Prevent cross-contamination
✔️ Meet Texas food safety regulations
✔️ Build confidence in managing food safety at your establishment

Did you know? Approximately 3,000 people die each year from foodborne illnesses, many of which can be prevented through proper food safety practices. This course gives you the knowledge and skills to help keep your customers safe.

⏰ Class Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day

📌 Registration Deadline: Monday, August 10, 2026

👉 Register today: https://forms.gle/Rc9e2o3niahaJMCv9

Questions? Call the Lubbock County AgriLife Extension Office at 806-775-1740.

Don't wait until the last minute—reserve your seat today!

07/30/2026

Great turnout for our Hive to Glass event tonight! About to taste and learn how to judge honey.🍯

07/20/2026

Please share! 🫶

A great program for anyone interested in raising backyard chickens or in the changes to the Cottage Food Law!

Through an expansive network of 250 county offices and more than 900 professional educators, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides practical, accessible solutions to everyday challenges. Connect with an AgriLife Extension representative in your area to explore the wide range of education...