Agrilife Extension Resources
We provide educational resources, workshops and technical assistance to communities throughout Texas, promoting the development of individual abilities and community support for creating and growing businesses, jobs, wealth and income.
Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
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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 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.
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Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) are becoming more prevalent across Texas. Given recent changes to real estate transaction notice requirements, a firm understanding of PIDs, their benefits, and how they impact the real estate transaction is vital to the success of real estate professionals. A PID represents a partnership agreement between a municipality or county and […]
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Many city officials may not be aware of the underutilized benefits of parkland dedication ordinances. This publication expands on Parkland Dedication Ordinances in Texas: A Missed Opportunity and discusses best practices for establishing or revising parkland dedication ordinances. (108 pages)
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Creating an emergency supply of food and water, and knowing how to safely handle food and water after a disaster, can reduce stress, worry, and inconvenience. This publication provides information on water supply storage and purification, refrigerated and frozen food storage and safety, and special considerations for handling food after flood and fire. It also […]
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Cuando los adultos mayores deben evacuar sus hogares, pueden preocuparse por recibir sus pagos del Seguro Social, recibir beneficios de Medicare de nuevos proveedores de atencion medica y reemplazar los medicamentos que quedan atras. Esta publicacion explica a quien llamar para pedir ayuda con estas necesidades. (2 Paginas)
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Experimentar un desastre puede conducir a un comportamiento erratico, cambios en el estado de animo e incluso sintomas fisicos. Las senales de advertencia del estres posterior al desastre se explican en esta publicacion. Hay sugerencias para ayudar a las victimas a lidiar con el estres y para obtener ayuda profesional. (3 Paginas)
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People who are staying in temporary shelters and evacuation centers may be at risk for diseases that spread in crowded conditions. Maintaining personal hygiene is one way to protect yourself. Keeping the facility clean is also very important. (2 Pages)
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Las personas que permanecen en refugios temporales y centros de evacuacion pueden estar en riesgo de contraer enfermedades que se propagan en condiciones de hacinamiento. Mantener la higiene personal es una forma de protegerse. Mantener las instalaciones limpias tambien es muy importante. (2 Paginas)