Extension Educationin Kerr County

Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here! This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment. Some practices discussed are: Good Personal Hygiene Cross Contamination Time and Temperature abuse If you would like to learn more, please come to our 2 hour food handlers training.  

Our office will be closed for Good Friday.

April 23, 9 a.m. at Bill Hathaway's Orchard This will be an informative and educational opportunity for those pecan producers interested in grafting pecans. Early season insect and fertilization management will also be discussed by Dr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulturist from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Uvalde, TX. The orchard is located at 954 Center Point River Rd., Kerrville, TX. Take TX HWY 173, approximately 4 1/2 miles from Kerrville-Schreiner State Park. Turn left on Center Point River Rd. and enter the first gate on the right; signs... Read More →

The Hill Country is a special part of Texas with an attraction to millions of individuals who ranch and come to vacation, hunt, rest, and relax each year. Along with the spectacular beauty of the area, the Hill Country has its own special needs for management and the 6th Hill Country Land Stewardship Conference is designed to help land owners and managers address those needs. This year’s event will be held at the fabulous YO Hotel in Kerrville. Day 1 will include discussion topics and hands-on opportunities regarding:... Read More →

The Kerr County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting their annual field-day on May 3, 2019 from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Hill Country Youth Event Center. Topics will include; Agriculture & Wildlife Tax Valuation, Oak Wilt & Ball Moss, Pesticide Laws & Regulations, Use of Sheep & Goats in weed and brush management, UGRA Landowner Programs, getting familiar with your local Game Warden, Eminent Domain & property law and plant identification to name a few. CEU’s for private, commercial & non-commercial pesticide applicators will be... Read More →

Our office will be closed for Memorial Day.

Food Handlers Class June 27th @ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $20.00 Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here! This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment. Some practices discussed are: Good Personal Hygiene Cross Contamination Time and Temperature abuse If you would like to learn more, please come to... Read More →

Food Handlers Class January 9th @ 6:30 8:30 p.m. @ First Presbyterian Church $20.00 Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program is now being offered here! This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment. Some practices discussed are: Good Personal Hygiene Cross Contamination Time and Temperature abuse If you would like to learn more,... Read More →

Food Manager Certification Training February 25th @ 9:00 am - February 26th @ 4:00 pm $125.00 This is a 2 day course that will help you  Understand major causes of foodborne illness & how to prevent them Boost employee morale by increasing their professionalism Improve relationships with health officials Increase food safety knowledge of your employee Upon passing the ServSafe certification exam, you will fulfill state requirements & become a Certified Food Manager. The class is $125.00

As we come to the final stretch of the 2020-2021 4-H year, we want to take some time to evaluate this past year (as crazy as it was) and plan for next year.  With next year  approaching, we feel that we need to have a meeting that brings leaders, parents, and extension agents together to put a new plan in place for the 2021-22 Kerr 4-H year. We are inviting all 4-H leaders and parents to the April 7th meeting to help us plan for next year.  Please... Read More →