Horticulture CEU Seminar hosted by the Horticulture Committee of Austin County on Friday, August 23rd at the Liedertafel Hall in Sealy, TX. Topics to be covered: Gardening 101 Urban Gardening Lawns & Ornamentals Fruit & Nut Trees Feral Hogs: Environmental Impact & Control Options

Owning agricultural land in Texas is certainly a privilege, and, as with any great privilege, comes great responsibility. All Texas landowners should take the time to investigate and understand the laws applicable to their property and operation. From ownership of water beneath the land to potential liability if a person is injured on the property, to the best practices for negotiating a pipeline easement, several legal issues face agricultural landowners on a daily basis in the Lone Star State.  …

This is a Homeowners Maintenance of Septic Systems Course being offered in Washington County as part of the Mill Creek Watershed program partnership.   According to a report by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on-site sewage facilities, also known as septic systems, are the system of choice for approximately 20% of the new homes built in Texas.  These systems must be built and maintained to ensure they do they’re job properly and protect the environment.  When it comes to maintenance…

To register for the event by September 27th, please click HERE