Agrilife Extension Resources
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has materials, programs and resources to support business and community development. Agency personnel are actively involved in their local communities, providing assistance through collaboration with local governments, businesses and service organizations.
Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
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This activity package covers advanced shielded metal arc welding (plate and pipe); gas metal arc welding; flux cored arc welding; gas tungsten arc welding; special cutting processes (air carbon arc and plasma arc cutting); and welding qualification and certification (codes and testing).
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This three-page publication goes over the rules and dangers of having kids work on farms.
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This 2-page publication discusses the risks and fatalities associated with farm operations and the need for effective worker safety programs.
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Some equipment used to measure air pollution has been found to overestimate it by as much as 70 percent. The problem occurs when certain equipment is used in atmospheric conditions like those near crop fields and cattle feedyards, and it can lead to unwarranted regulation. This publication explains the problem and how to overcome it. […]
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Mobility is important for older rural adult populations, but options are limited in certain communities. Improving public transportation in rural communities allows older adult populations mobility and independence. (2 pages)
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Transit in rural communities can bring many opportunities and benefits, and each community is different in their needs for transportation. This publication discusses the problems, benefits, and implementation of public transportation in rural areas. (3 pages)
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This 4-page factsheet provides guidelines and tips that business owners can use when establishing an online presence.
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Accurate weed identification is essential to successful weed control efforts. Your local Extension office can help to identify invasive weeds and grasses through live sampling and photos. This publication serves as a guide to taking the proper steps when submitting a plant for identification.
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Transit agencies play a crucial role in improving community resiliency, including communities’ ability to respond to natural hazards such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.
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Citizen science, also known as community and participatory science, is a term used to describe the participation of volunteers or any non-professional in scientific research.