Texas A&M AgriLife Research and AgriLife Extension invite you attend our first annual ‘Controlled Environment: Urban Agriculture’ conference designed for new and prospective growers interested in specialty crop production under controlled environment (high tunnels, greenhouses, indoor vertical farms) and for experienced growers who want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of crop production in a controlled environment Register at 979-845-2604 or Click here October registration fee $85 November registration fee $105 Onsite registration fee $125 TNLA members--- $20 discount TOFGA members---$20 discount AgriLife Employees---$40 discount Topics:... Read More →
DISTRICT 8 FARM AND RANCH SEMINAR, December 12th (Multi-county CEU event) A multi-county Farm and Ranch Seminar for farmers and ranchers conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 8 is scheduled December 12, 2019. The District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar will be offered at 13 locations across Central Texas. Private Applicators License holders must obtain 15 hours of CEUs every five years to renew/recertify their license; including two hours of Laws and Regulations, two hours of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and any mix of... Read More →
The Bell-Williamson County Show is an opportunity for any county resident with a pecan tree to learn more about pecans and compete for “bragging rights” for the best pecans in the county! The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, at the Bell County Extension Office in Belton. At 10:00 am show officials will begin processing the pecans, which includes cracking, weighing, and classifying so the judge can make evaluations. Judging begins at 11:00 am. A one-hour educational program by Bob Whitney about pecan production and... Read More →
December 19 Drop off Food Show Entries at Farmers Market 2:00 -3:00pm : Drop off 3:00 - 4:00pm:Judging 414 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown TX 78626 Near Monument Cafe 2019 Pecan Food Show Guidelines Contact Andrea Haubner for more info Email: andrea.haubner@ag.tamu.edu Phone: 512-943-3300
Congrats to all of our 2019 Williamson County Pecan Show Winners! If your pecan placed 1st in the Williamson County/Bell County Pecan show, your pecan will be moving on to the Region Pecan Show. Please see below for additional information. Location: G. Rollie White Visitors Center, O.D. Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex, 7707 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, College Station, TX 77845. Dates: January 8th-10th, as follows: Central Region—Begin processing 11am on Wednesday, January 8th; Conclude processing by 12pm Thursday, January 9th. Judging begins 1 pm, Jan. 9th; Viewing... Read More →