Hear from Zach Howard -Extension Program Specialist, on controlling sandbur and other grass weeds in pastures with Rezilon and Panoramic herbicides.
Great way to obtain 6 CEU's in one day to meet your TDA requirements.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training for those needing to obtain their TDA License.
A multi-county Farm and Ranch Seminar for farmers and ranchers conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Private Applicators License holders must obtain 15 hours of CEUs every five years to renew/recertify their license. This seminar will provide Private Applicators, Commercial and Noncommercial Applicators with the opportunity to receive up to eight (8) CEUs. Of the eight (8) hours, three (3) hours will be in General, two (2) hours in IPM, two (2) hours in Laws and Regulations and one (1) hour in Drift.
Who is growing the best pecans in Williamson and Bell Counties? Now is the time to find out at the annual Bell- Williamson Pecan Show! Join the fun on Tuesday, December 13 at the Bell County Extension Office located at 1605 N. Main St. in Belton. Judging begins at 10:00am and there will also be a one-hour educational program on pecan production presented by Extension Specialist Bill Ree. We hope to see you there!
The Williamson County AgriLife Extension office will offer in person Private Pesticide Applicator Training in our office to assist those interested in obtaining their TDA License. Those producers or land owners who apply restricted use pesticides to their properties must be trained and licensed to do so. We provide all the necessary training instruction along with interactive Q&A time and printed materials to prepare you to take your private applicator exam.
Hi-A Corn Field Day. Learn about the breeding and genetics of Hi-A Corn with Dr. Wenwei Xu, Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Horticulture Extension Agent Kate Hajda will discuss trial results from Granger plot. Texas A&M AgriLife Organic Program Specialist Bob Whitney will present Opportunities for Organic Corn in Texas. Nutritional Benefits of Hi-A Corn with Katie Sindac, Williamson County FCH Agent. Information on the Southern SARE Program will be available as well as the opportunity to visit the plot in Georgetown and sample Hi-A Corn.
You are invited to join us for our “You Can Farm” Workshop, brought you by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in partnership with Lone Star Ag Credit. The topics covered are designed to introduce you to urban homesteading practices that you can start right in your own back yard today.
Individuals interested in learning a more hands on approach to small scale sustainable, supplementing, growing and/or raising their own food are encouraged to join us. This program is designed to introduce you to the basics of backyard gardening and homesteading. We will also share funding options and ideas on how to market your products should you wish.
Join us at the Organic Growers Conference on October 17th and 18th in Georgetown, TX, where you'll discover the latest organic farming practices from expert speakers in the industry, the process to become Certified Organic, and how to connect your products to markets. This conference is not only a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, but also to network with like-minded individuals who are passionate about organic farming. Don't miss out on this exciting event – register now and take your farming skills to the next level!... Read More →
