FLOYD COUNTY 4-H NEWS & ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Body NOVEMBER 7: Rabbit Project Meeting 6 pm @ UC D2 Food Show contest registration opens 8: Food Challenge Contest in Levelland 10: Fort Worth Stock Show and Sandhill Entries due by noon Consumer Decision Making Kick-off Meeting @ CEO @ 6:30 pm 11: Office Closed for Veterans...

USDA launches loan assistance tool to enhance equity and customer service

Body The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process.

Hunters: Ready for deer season?

Body The first cold front of the year has passed through the state, a reminder that white-tailed deer season opens Nov. 5.

Texas honey production down due to heat, drought

Body On Thursday, June 9, the USDA Forest Service issued a rule change to 36 CFR 222.

Floydada Senior Citizens News

Body We will be providing a take-out meal of chicken and dressing, vegetable, roll, and dessert for the minimum donation of $10. We will not be delivering meals on that day. We will offer curbside service so there is no need to leave your vehicle. We will begin serving at 11 a.m.

Lockney Senior Center News

Body The Lockney Senior Citizens Center invites everyone for free exercise classes. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. A certified Zumba instructor will lead class that is designed for everyone at any fitness level.

Turning 65? Medicare’s automatic enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7 each year

Body CARRIE BLAIR, MEDICARE SOLUTIONS OF WESTTEXAS | SPECIALTOTHE HESPERIANBEACON Carrie Blair of Dickens County, Texas, has presented free seminars around the region during Medicare Open Enrollment season.