Parmer County Extension and 4-H

Parmer County Extension and 4-H A great program to help young people grow and succeed!!

Small habits can make a difference as you age. 💧 Keep water bottles visible to remind you to hydrate, practice balance w...
09/19/2026

Small habits can make a difference as you age. 💧 Keep water bottles visible to remind you to hydrate, practice balance while brushing your teeth, and strengthen your thighs with chair stands. Discover 5 tips 🧠 http://tx.ag/xRWqZkx

Aging well starts with a positive mindset. Dr. Stacie Levine of UChicago Medicine's South Shore Senior Center shares simple tips for older adults to stay active, nourished and connected.

Leftovers can save time and money, but safe storage and reheating matter. 🍽️ Learn the simple steps to keep leftovers sa...
09/18/2026

Leftovers can save time and money, but safe storage and reheating matter. 🍽️ Learn the simple steps to keep leftovers safe, from refrigerating promptly to reheating foods to 165°F. 🌡️ http://tx.ag/CnBdMcq

Thinking about reheating takeout and leftovers? Do it safely with these food safety tips and best practices.

Longevity isn’t just about living longer. It’s about staying healthy, active and connected for more years. ❤️ Explore 5 ...
09/17/2026

Longevity isn’t just about living longer. It’s about staying healthy, active and connected for more years. ❤️ Explore 5 pillars of longevity and practical ways to strengthen them. http://tx.ag/NZzVkkq

Longevity starts with everyday habits. Learn how movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection can help you live a longer, healthier life....

Meal prep can save time, reduce food waste and make healthy eating easier. 🥕 Learn how to choose recipes, prep ingredien...
09/16/2026

Meal prep can save time, reduce food waste and make healthy eating easier. 🥕 Learn how to choose recipes, prep ingredients, store food safely, and find a routine that works for you. 🍽️

Meal prepping is a great way to save yourself both time and money, and it goes a long way toward reducing the stress of not knowing what to eat. A registered dietitian explains how to start.

September is  ! 🧠 What you eat may help protect your brain as well as your heart. Discover foods and eating patterns lin...
09/15/2026

September is ! 🧠 What you eat may help protect your brain as well as your heart. Discover foods and eating patterns linked with a lower risk of dementia, including the Mediterranean and MIND diets. 🥗

To protect your brain and blood vessels, exercise, stress management, sleep and social connections all matter. So do the foods you consume.

Packing lunch without a refrigerator? 🥪 Choose shelf-stable foods like trail mix, nuts, whole fruit, dried fruit, apples...
09/13/2026

Packing lunch without a refrigerator? 🥪 Choose shelf-stable foods like trail mix, nuts, whole fruit, dried fruit, applesauce, and whole-grain crackers. Remember, perishable foods shouldn't sit out more than 2 hours. 🧊 http://tx.ag/Idinwod

Use these food safety tips to ensure your lunch remains safe as it travels from the kitchen to the school cafeteria or office.

September is Food Safety Education Month. Foodborne illness can happen to anyone. Learn how to protect yourself and your...
09/12/2026

September is Food Safety Education Month. Foodborne illness can happen to anyone. Learn how to protect yourself and your family with 4 simple steps. Discover safe food temperatures, storage tips, and more. 🍽️🌡️

A Food Facts on Safe Food Handling from FDA to consumers.

Looking for a bodyweight workout? 💪 This resource features 27 exercises with step-by-step instructions and videos. Choos...
09/11/2026

Looking for a bodyweight workout? 💪 This resource features 27 exercises with step-by-step instructions and videos. Choose exercises that target different muscle groups to create a full-body workout you can do at home or anywhere. 🏃

Use your own body weight to your advantage with a Houston Methodist athletic trainer's 27 workouts that don't require equipment or a gym.

Did you know that 1 in 3 older adults dies with Alzheimer's Disease or some other form of dementia?  If you are interest...
09/10/2026

Did you know that 1 in 3 older adults dies with Alzheimer's Disease or some other form of dementia?

If you are interested in participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, please click the link below for more information. The Clovis event is the closest to Parmer County, but you can go to alz.org and find other dates and locations.

Let's join the fight to raise awareness, provide support, and End Alzheimer's!

Join us for 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Clovis, NM on 09/26/2026. Register today.

🥦 Different fruits and veggies need different care to stay fresh. Learn practical tips for storing, washing, ripening, a...
09/10/2026

🥦 Different fruits and veggies need different care to stay fresh. Learn practical tips for storing, washing, ripening, and freezing produce to help it last longer and reduce food waste. 🍓

To be healthier, you’ve decided to eat more fruits and veggies. So, you fill your cart with produce, pat yourself on the back, head home and watch your lettuce wilt and apples go mushy as your bananas get badly blemished.

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301 US Highway 60, Suite B
Bovina, TX
79009

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