Better Living for Texans
Better Living for Texans (BLT) is a nutrition education program for adults and children who are SNAP participants and SNAP-eligible. The BLT program helps people make healthy meals, improve physical fitness, save money at the grocery store, grow their foods, and adopt better food safety habits. To learn more about BLT programs, Click Here
Ellis County residents can reach Jade Edgar by contacting the office at (972) 825-5175 or via email: jade.edgar@ag.tamu.edu
Fall Corn Decor Threatens Texas Farms
In October 2024, tar spot fungus was confirmed on leaves of dried corn plants sold as decorations at large retailers across Texas and other states across the South. This tar spot has become a significant disease problem in corn grown in the Midwestern states, causing significant yield loss. To date, it has yet to be confirmed in corn grown in Texas—let’s keep it out of Texas by disposing of infected materials immediately!
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a diverse array of educational programs, activities, and resources—from self-study activities to programs you can attend. No matter the name, Extension programs are based on objective, research-based, practical information that you can use today. We invite you to explore the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service website to find informative articles, resources, volunteer programs, youth development opportunities, healthy lifestyle suggestions, and more.
More Resources for Texans
Texas A&M AgriLife Learn offers a robust selection of documents and information sheets, many of which offer a FREE downloadable version, as well as available books and other materials that expand on the topic(s).
Click Here to access AgriLife Learn.
