Williamson County Residents interested in becoming Master Gardeners are invited to come to on of three interest meetings to learn about the program. Attending an interest meeting is required in order to receive an application. If you have any questions please contact us at 512-943-3300.
Does your landscape irrigation system seem like an underground mystery? Do you want to save water but are not sure how change the settings on that box in the garage? Join us on May 23rd for a hands-on workshop to learn how to manage your irrigation system for water conservation, how to fix minor leaks, and how to troubleshoot problems.
When, What, Why? A Spotlight on Variety Experiments and Leveraging the Central Texas Conditions for Success in your next Garden Central Texas offers unique temperature, soil and other challenges to gardeners. How do we know how, when and what will grow well? Join us May 27th at 10:00 am for a spotlight on experiments conducted on growing primocane blackberries and Russet potatoes in this area, each of which faced unique challenges. Come learn about those challenges, the results and how you can make the most of gardening in Central Texas. The when, what... Read More →
It's thyme for some sage advice on Herb Gardening from Master Gardener Wayne Rhoden! Join us for Green Thumbs Up, at the time and location that works best for you!
Join us as for our Water Bath Canning Workshop that teaches you how to preserve foods using tested recipes using research-based methods. The classes “hands-on” activities allow you to learn and practice food preservation skills under the supervision of our Extension Agent Katie. You will create 1 salsa and 1 jam to take home.
Does your landscape irrigation system seem like an underground mystery? Do you want to save water but are not sure how change the settings on that box in the garage? Join us on June for a hands-on workshop to learn how to manage your irrigation system for water conservation, how to fix minor leaks, and how to troubleshoot problems.
It's thyme for some sage advice on Herb Gardening from Master Gardener Alice Stultz! Join us for Green Thumbs Up at the time and location that works best for you!
Join us in person or online for this complimentary gardening program and learn about the nocturnal goings on in your garden! Presented by Wizzy Brown, Extension Program Specialist IPM.
It's thyme for some sage advice on Herb Gardening from Master Gardener Wayne Rhoden! Join us for Green Thumbs Up at the time and location that works best for you!
“We will offer a lot of information to producers looking to maximize input dollars,” said Ryan Collett, Stiles Farm manager. “Every producer is mindful of input costs, and we hope to offer something for everyone with production tips plus a look at some alternative crops that may become a fit for our area.”
The field day will begin with registration at 4:30 p.m. and field tours at 5:30 p.m. with the following speakers, topics:
• Marcel Kringe, CEO of Bushel Plus, Do I Know How Much Money I am Throwing Out the Back of the Combine?
• Calvin Trostle, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomist, Lubbock, Potential for Fiber Hemp Production in the Blacklands-Lessons Learned.
• Alison Pokrzywinski, Nuseed agronomist, Growing Jet Fuel, Carinata Agronomy and Marketing Basics.
• Scott Nolte, AgriLife Extension state weed specialist, Bryan-College Station, “New Pasture Weed Control Product Demonstration and Evaluation.”
• Jacquelyn Prestegaard, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, An In-Depth Look at Cattle Stocking Rate Management Decisions: How To Prepare For and Recover from Drought.
• Ronnie Schnell, AgriLife Extension agronomist, Late Nitrogen Management in Corn, Potential of Soybeans in the Blacklands.
• David Kerns, AgriLife Extension state integrated pest management coordinator, Planning for Hessian Fly in Wheat and Other Emergent IPM Issues in cotton and grain.
A catered dinner will follow the field tour along with a grain market/risk management update with Jason Johnson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist.
Scholarships and Williamson County Agriculturist of the Year awards will follow. Door prizes will also be awarded, and the field day will adjourn at 8:15 p.m.