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Agency Update Archive

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Agency Update – June

Agency Update – Rick Avery – Service as Calling | Personnel Updates | Employee Recognition | Marketing and Communications – Web Hub Update | AgriLife Digital Education Update | AgriLife Information Technology Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – May

Agency Update- Courtney Dodd – 4-H Roundup | New Employee Orientation June 1 | Personnel Updates | Employee Recognition | Marketing and Communications – Web Hub Update | AgriLife Digital Education Update | AgriLife Information Technology Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – April

Director’s Message – Rick Avery | Employee Resources | Personnel Updates | Career Ladder Training | Extension Web Hub Update | Marketing and Communications Update | AgriLife Digital Education Update | AgriLife Information Technology Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – March

Director’s Message – Rick Avery | Employee Resources | Personnel Updates | Career Ladder Training | Extension Web Hub Update | Marketing and Communications Update | AgriLife Digital Education Update | AgriLife Information Technology Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – February

Director’s Message – Dr. Avery’s video message | Strategic Plan Update | Employee Resources | Career Ladder Training | Extension Web Hub Update | Event Registration Update | AgriLife People | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – January 2022

Director’s Message – Introducing Dr. Avery | Strategic Plan Update | Superior Service Awards | Winter Wardrobe Updates | Professional Services Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – December 2021

Director’s Message – Jeff Hyde | Message from Dr. Murano | Strategic Plan Update | Superior Service Awards date | Winter Wardrobe Updates | Professional Services Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – November 2021

Director’s Message – Jeff Hyde | Message from Dr. Murano | Strategic Plan Update | Rural Student Success Initiative | Recognized Leaders| SALE – LE Applications Open | Professional Services Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

Agency Update – October 2021

Director’s Message | We hit our 2021 performance metric goals | Strategic Plan Update | County Agents: Partners in Community Impact | Recognized Specialists | SALE – LE Applications Open | Professional Services Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update September 2021

Director’s Message | Strategic Plan Update | Helpful Online Resources | Mark Your Calendar | Superior Service Awards are now open | Professional Services Updates | New AgriLife Learn Courses

Agency Update – August 2021

Director’s Message | Strategic Plan Update | COVID-19 Resource Reminder | Excellence in Action | Helpful Online Resources | Professional Organizations | Win Football Game Tickets! | New AgriLife Learn Courses

Agency Update – July 2021

Director’s Message | Strategic Plan Update | COVID-19 Agency Updates | Helpful Online Resources | Professional Organizations | Professional Services Updates | Printed Extension Calendar | New AgriLife Learn Coursesurses

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Agency Update – June 2021

Director’s Message | Strategic Plan Update | Leadership in Service Spotlight | Helpful Online Resources | Professional Organizations | Professional Services Updates | Printed Extension Calendar | New AgriLife Learn Courses

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Agency Update – May 2021

DIrector’s Message | COVID-19 Agency Updates including External Extension Events | Leadership in Service Spotlight | Personnel Updates | MarComm’s Photoshelter photo library is live | New AgriLife Learn courses

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Agency Update – April 2021

Director’s Message | Volunteer Appreciation Month | Strategic Planning Update | Call for Steering Committee | Coordinated Program Areas: Call for Leadership | TESA Award Nominations | Leadership Spotlight | New AgriLife Learn courses

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Agency Update – March 2021

Director’s Message | Strategic Plan Update | COVID-19 Agency Updates | Helpful Online Resources | Professional Organizations | Professional Services Updates | Printed Extension Calendar | AgriLife Learn Courses

  • Director’s Message – February 2021
    Message from Dr. Hyde | State Budget | Strategic Plan Implementation | Superior Service Awards
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    Director’s Message – January 2021
    Please join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension leaders today at 2:00 p.m. CST as we announce this year’s Superior Service Award recipients. This is the highest employee honor conferred by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and recognizes faculty and staff members who provide outstanding service to our organization and to Texans. The event will be streamed live athttp://tx.ag/SSAwards
  • Director’s Message – September 2020
    As I reflect on my first year with AgriLife Extension, the initial thought is something like, “Wow! I didn’t see THAT coming!” It’s been a unique year, for sure, but I’m very happy to be a part of AgriLife Extension. You, everyone in the agency, have absolutely made the best of the unique circumstance, maintaining a focus on serving Texans…
  • Director’s Message – August 2020
    Extension colleagues,As we enter our fifth month of dealing with COVID-19, the future continues to be fuzzy. The future is always uncertain, but that’s especially true right now. At work, you and I share some fundamental questions… Read More →
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    Director’s Message – February 5, 2020
    Message from Dr. Hyde • Prevention Practices During Flu Season • Blackland Income Growth Conference • Texas Pecan Short Course • Human Trafficking Assistance • Master Wellness Volunteer State Training • and more…
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    Director’s Message – December 18, 2019
    Message from Dr. Hyde • Meet Angela Burkham, Executive Associate Director • Walk Across Texas Results • Redmon named ASA Fellow • Outlaw honored by Texas Wheat Producers • and more…
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    Director’s Message – November 6, 2019
    Message from Dr. Hyde • AgriLife Extension programs recognized by American Diabetes Association • Tropical Storm Imelda Response-Video • Professional Scheduling • AgriLife Extension Personnel Updates – September 2019 • and more…
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    Director’s Message – September 26, 2019
    Message from Dr. Hyde | Tropical Storm Imelda-Extension Response | SALE Applications for 2019 | Call for Superior Service Awards Nominations | AgriLife Extension Personnel Updates – July/August 2019
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    Director’s Message – September 9, 2019
    Watch a video to learn more about Dr. Jeff Hyde.
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