Ellis County AgriLife Extension Service

09/11/2026

Looking for a bodyweight workout? 💪 This resource features 27 exercises with step-by-step instructions and videos. Choose exercises that target different muscle groups to create a full-body workout you can do at home or anywhere. 🏃 Houston Methodist

Use your own body weight to your advantage with a Houston Methodist athletic trainer's 27 workouts that don't require equipment or a gym.

09/10/2026

🥦 Different fruits and veggies need different care to stay fresh. Learn practical tips for storing, washing, ripening, and freezing produce to help it last longer and reduce food waste. 🍓 Memorial Hermann

To be healthier, you’ve decided to eat more fruits and veggies. So, you fill your cart with produce, pat yourself on the back, head home and watch your lettuce wilt and apples go mushy as your bananas get badly blemished.

09/10/2026

Packing lunch without a refrigerator? 🥪 Choose shelf-stable foods like trail mix, nuts, whole fruit, dried fruit, applesauce, and whole-grain crackers. Remember, perishable foods shouldn't sit out more than 2 hours. 🧊 Eat Right

Use these food safety tips to ensure your lunch remains safe as it travels from the kitchen to the school cafeteria or office.

09/09/2026

September is Food Safety Education Month. Foodborne illness can happen to anyone. Learn how to protect yourself and your family with 4 simple steps. Discover safe food temperatures, storage tips, and more. 🍽️🌡️ U.S. Food and Drug Administration

A Food Facts on Safe Food Handling from FDA to consumers.

09/07/2026

Enjoy Labor Day safely! ☀️ If you're taking food to the beach, park or campsite, keep perishables at 40°F or below, separate raw meat from ready-to-eat foods, and follow the 2-hour rule. 🧊 U.S. Department of Agriculture

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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service!

09/04/2026

💙 Parenting in the digital age isn't always easy. Small steps like open conversations, healthy boundaries, and screen-free time can help kids build positive online habits. Learn practical tips to support your child's mental health, both online and offline. 📱 University of Maryland Medical System

Learn how social media affects kids’ mental health and what parents can do to set healthy boundaries, spot warning signs and offer support.

09/04/2026

🥣 Your gut does more than digest food. It plays an important role in your overall well-being. Discover how fiber, probiotics, prebiotics and plenty of water can help support a healthy digestive system. 💧 Fruits & Veggies—Have A Plant

Think of your digestive tract as a commuter system for your health. Nutrients from the foods you eat travel through, taking exits into the surrounding cells to…

09/02/2026

Farm Heritage Day, October 4, 2026, 2-5 PM at Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, Waxahachie! Free admissions and snacks (while it lasts...)!

09/02/2026

🥗 Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated. Fill your plate with more nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and salmon to help support your heart, brain and overall health. Discover simple ways to get started! 💚 Mayo Clinic Press

Discover nutrient-dense foods like apples, salmon, kale and beans that support heart health, immunity and overall wellness in your daily diet.