American Horse Council (AHC) is kicking off what could be one of the biggest studies in its more than 50 years with the 2023 National Economic Impact Study. More information and the 2023 Economic Impact Study can be found on the AHC website: https://horsecouncil.org/economic-impact-study/

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Celebrates National Sleep Awareness Week, March 13- 19, 2022. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension recognizes National Sleep Awareness Week, encouraging quality sleep as a means of improving general health and well-being. Increasing focus is being paid to sleep, as a lack of it has been shown to contribute to weight gain and increase the risk of diseases, like heart disease and stroke. “With regard to our personal wellness, we often hear about the need for a good diet and an active lifestyle”, said Erica… Read More →

TAE4-HA Safety Day In Person Packet Young County Virtual Safety Day School Teacher’s Guide, 2021

“Temperatures in parked vehicles rise very quickly, and a child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s, so the combination can be deadly. In hot weather, the temperature inside a vehicle can increase by almost 20 degrees in a mere 10 minutes.” Children’s bodies heat up faster than adults, making them even more vulnerable to heatstroke, even if exterior temperatures are not excessively hot. Read below for more shocking facts about heatstroke. ext.ag/3jYrRyL View full article at AgriLife Today.  

Keep kids water safe as they return to recreational spots!   Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional and preventable death in children ages 1 to 4. That being said, the risk of drowning never goes away, regardless of age. As temperatures hit triple digits across Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage everyone to remember basic water safety. See below for some simple reminders. Full article available at AgriLife Today