Parmer County Extension and 4-H

02/05/2026

Know the warning signs of a heart attack ❤️⏱️ Chest pressure, pain in the arms or jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, or sudden fatigue can signal trouble. Symptoms can differ for men and women. Minutes matter. Call 911 right away. http://tx.ag/JiAWCNy

What are the warning signs of a heart attack? The American Heart Association explains the most common symptoms of heart attack in men and women.

02/05/2026

February is American Heart Month. ❤️ Understand your risk for heart disease. Knowing your personal risk factors is the first step to prevention. Learn what affects heart health, which risks you can change, and how to partner with your provider. 🩺 .NHLBI

To make the heart-healthy lifestyle choices, you need to understand your risk of getting heart disease and what can help prevent it.

01/30/2026

🚨REMINDER: The 4-H Photography Workshop will be held this Sunday, February 1st, at the Extension office. We will begin at 3 pm. Please see below for more information or contact the office if you have any questions, 806-251-5120.

01/28/2026

Parmer County 4-H would like to give a HUGE shoutout to members Leddy Brown, Mary Hazel Nichols, Lynlee Averhoff, and Brilynne Altman - aka "The Sprinkle Sisters." These girls competed in the Food Challenge Contest at the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo last week. They landed the Junior Main Dish B category and were given the surprise ingredient of SPAM...WHAT?!?!?! Without ever having seen or tasted SPAM, they were able to create the “Sweet Singing Pasta.” Overcoming some challenges and learning lots of new things at the last minute, these girls knocked it out of the park and took home FIRST PLACE 🥇🏆🎉!!! Our cheering section at the awards ceremony was definitely heard, as we made lots of noise!!

I want to say a big thank you to Robin Averhoff for taking on the coaching role for this team. Thank you as well to all the parents and siblings for supporting these young ladies. It truly was a family adventure with this team, and everyone made it so much fun!

🍀Congratulations, ladies!! Your hard work and determination paid off!! Parmer County is SO PROUD of you!!

01/27/2026

Wylie Osterkamp is the winner of the Parmer County 4-H Dec/Jan photo challenge for her Plant/Flora submission! Congratulations Wylie 🎉🎉🎉!!!

01/26/2026

Sorry for the delay, but here is the information for the next 4-H Photo Challenge. Please call the office if you have any questions. All the details are in the flyer. Photos should be emailed to Wendy by 5pm on February 12th.

01/26/2026

🚨📢 RESCHEDULED...!!!

We have rescheduled our 4-H Photography Workshop for Sunday, February 1st. Please see the flyer below for all the details. If you have any questions, please call the office, 806-251-5120.

01/23/2026

🚨🚨The 4-H Photography Workshop scheduled for Sunday, January 25th, has been CANCELED due to the weather. We will let you know when we reschedule. Please stay safe and warm this weekend!

01/16/2026

Consider walking as your path to better health and fitness! 🏃‍♂️💚 Low-impact, easy to start, and full of benefits - from heart health to mood boosts. Try these 5 tips to make walking a lasting habit.

Walking is the most accessible form of exercise. Follow these tips for starting or maintaining a walking routine.

01/15/2026

Make weeknights easier with 5-7 go-to family meals, a well-stocked kitchen, simple batch cooking, & shared responsibilities. Learn how small steps can help you serve quick, nutritious dinners everyone can enjoy together. 🍽️

There are several simple steps that can help families get a tasty dinner on the table easily and quickly. It all starts with a little planning and meal time organization. Then, get everyone involved in preparing and serving the meal.

01/14/2026

Take control of your environment to make healthy choices easier 🍎💪 Add nutritious foods, remove temptations, and create supportive spaces at home, work, and social events. Small changes make a big difference for weight and health.

When you think about managing weight, healthy foods and exercise come to mind. But have you thought about your eating environments?

01/13/2026

Weight gain adds up quietly. Small changes can turn things around. Even a little weight loss can ease aches, reduce serious health risks, and help you feel better day by day. Taking control now supports long-term health. .NHLBI http://tx.ag/DzhMglt

Aiming for a healthy weight is a key part of heart-healthy living.