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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By working with residents living near proposed or existing neighborhood parks, planners and decision-makers can design spaces that better meet the community's needs. This publication offers ideas on how citizens can design functional and safe neighborhood parks with elements people of all ages, including special populations, can use and enjoy. (2 Pages)
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Rural areas in Texas face changes such as rapid growth, urban encroachment, job losses, outward migration, and lack of transportation options. This publication outlines the steps rural leaders and residents can use for adopting a basic planning process to address the problems and needs of their community. (2 Pages)
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Community development is an essential component of county Extension education. To successfully incorporate community development into their programs, county agents and their supervisors need to recognize and define what is- and what is not-encompassed in community and economic development. Agents and specialists encourage broad participation as communities define and implement improvement strategies. They may also […]
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To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Morrill Land-Grant College Act of 1862, Texas A&M AgriLife has published The Land Grant Legacy in the Lone Star State.
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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)