Lifestyle

Brownwood Community Garden operations report

Fall, it’s officially here, but summery days are holding on as they so often do. Fortunately the nights are a bit more comfortable and fall like. Most of the vegetables seem happy with the cooler evenings which then lead to cooler mornings which lead to happier volunteers and gardeners. But the okra does not agree with the rest of the produce on this cooldown and is showing its displeasure by putting the brakes slightly on production. Aphids, a common garden pest, have recently joined our other enemies (vine borers , squash bugs, and cucumber beetles) which we are working to keep under control. It’s not a perfect world, but for the most part, life at Brownwood Community Garden is going well. 

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September Is Food Safety Awareness Month

Every year, an estimated 48 million Americans fall ill from foodborne illnesses. Of those, around 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 tragically lose their lives. These illnesses are often caused by consuming food or drinks contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or toxins. The good news? Most foodborne illnesses are preventable with proper precautions.

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Brown County 4-H news and updates

AUGUST 2025

August 15th-16th- Texas Sheep & Goat Expo
August 17th-  Brown County 4-H Awards Banquet
August 19th- Livestock Judging Info Meeting
August 24th- Rabbit Club Meeting, 2-4pm
August 24th- Robotics Practice, 4-6pm
August 25th- Deadline to Order Validation Tags
August 28th- Scott Anderson-CEA-AG, Retirement Party

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