New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Environment & Natural Resources

Helping Texans safeguard the state’s natural environment and natural resources is a big part of our work at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Browse by topic below to learn more about what we are doing and how you can get involved.

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Texas Master Naturalist Program

The Texas Master Naturalist program works to develop volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources. This year, Texas A&M AgriLife celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Texas Master Naturalist Program and the impact of its vast network of community-based volunteers across the state.
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Publications

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Considering a carbon program? Learn what questions to ask before you commit. Use this free guide to better manage legal, market, and production risks. Download your copy today!

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Flooding doesn’t just soak your field—it reshapes your soil. This factsheet shows how flooding affects soil function and what crop producers can do to recover yield and nutrients. Download the factsheet and turn research into results!

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Need a quick soil refresher? This free fact sheet breaks down the basics of soil health: what it is, why it matters, and how to improve it. Perfect for growers, gardeners, and curious minds looking for a simple starting point. Download and dig in!

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Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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The Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters program aims to improve and protect surface water quality by enhancing awareness and knowledge of best management practices for residential landscapes.

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The Texas Well Owner Network provides training to Texans to educate them on water quality. These trainings also inform them on different BMPs they can use for protecting their wells and surface waters.

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The Bennett Land Stewardship program funds conferences about land management in the Edwards Plateau, covering issues such as brush control, water management and estate planning.

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Courses

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Explore the building blocks of healthy soil with this course bundle. Featuring the complete series of our self-paced courses—including our Introduction to Soil Health, the full Soil Properties series, and an interactive workbook. This learning experience is perfect for growers, gardeners, and curious learners alike. Enroll now and start your soil health journey!

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Our self-paced online course covers the basics of soil physical properties and how they affect soil health. It also covers the impact this has on water retention and plant health. Our course welcomes everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. Enroll now and dig deeper into soil health!

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Learn forest basics in 2 hours! This first-of-its-kind, self-paced online course provides a clear and engaging introduction to forest ecosystems, their management, and conservation. Understand the big picture—and why it matters. Enroll today!

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Prescribed Burning Communication Kit

The Communications Kit provides resources to facilitate discussion and interactions within and between those who conduct prescribed burning and local communities. The contents of this kit are the direct result of a Joint Fire Science Program-funded research project—Fighting Wildfire with Prescribed Burning in the Southern Great Plains.

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  • Course

    Our self-paced online course covers the basics of soil physical properties and how they affect soil health. It also covers the impact this has on water retention and plant health. Our course welcomes everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. Enroll now and dig deeper into soil health!

  • Course

    Explore the building blocks of healthy soil with this course bundle. Featuring the complete series of our self-paced courses—including our Introduction to Soil Health, the full Soil Properties series, and an interactive workbook. This learning experience is perfect for growers, gardeners, and curious learners alike. Enroll now and start your soil health journey!

  • Course

    Learn forest basics in 2 hours! This first-of-its-kind, self-paced online course provides a clear and engaging introduction to forest ecosystems, their management, and conservation. Understand the big picture—and why it matters. Enroll today!

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    Our self-paced online course covers the basics of soil chemistry properties and how they affect soil health. It also covers the impact they have on fertility and plant health. Our course welcomes everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. Enroll now and dig deeper into soil health!

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    Our self-paced online course covers the basics of soil biological properties and how they affect plant and environmental health. It also covers practical ways to improve the productivity and sustainability of your soil. Our course welcomes everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. Enroll now and dig deeper into soil health!.

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