The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) recently honored Guenther Ottmers for 50 years of service as a district director for the Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation District. Soil and water conser...

District 10 crop, weather report shows poor rangeland, pasture conditions Lower pork production going into the holiday season compared to last year won’t restrict the availability of all cuts, but prices could rise. Retail hams, at $4.60 per pound in September, were 3 cents per pound higher than las...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year (FY) 2025 financial assistance opportunities for landowners through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). “NRCS has worked with landowners in Texas for many years t...

Gillespie County 4-H will celebrate 4-H Week from Sunday, Nov. 10, through Saturday, Nov. 16. This week will highlight the experiences offered by 4-H ...

Thirty Gillespie County 4-H exhibitors brought home medals at three separate livestock shows that took place in September and October. State Fair Twen...

There will be 13 Gillespie County individual 4-Hers and four 4-H teams headed to district for the Food Show and Challenge in Kerrville, Dec. 4-6. The ...