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BMGA Chapter Meeting

Sens Activity Center-Bellville 200 Briar Ridge Drive, Bellville, TX, United States

Presentation: Joseph (Joe) & Suzanne Hakkinen.  Joe is President of the Bastrop County’s Beekeepers Association. His presentation will highlight how to start and raise bees, the diseases that affect bees and also what plants are suitable for bees. He will most likely bring an enclosed bee container, where the queen is keeping all of the workers busy.  For more information about the Texas Beekeepers Association, check out there website:  https://texasbeekeepers.org/ This meeting will also feature a pot-luck lunch after the presentation. Please bring a favorite dish or dessert to share with... Read More →

Multi-County New Landowner Series – Pond Management-Construction, Aquatic Weed Control, and Stocking

Weimar Civic Center 1754 IH-10, Weimar, TX, United States

REGISTER HERE   The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of 8 informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, & Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.  Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property.  This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living.  Participants in the program... Read More →

$20.00

BMGA Chapter Meeting

Weimar Community Center 1754 Co Rd 10, Weimar, TX, United States

Presenter/Speaker: Cindi Meredith, Herbalist

Multi-County New Landowner Series – Weed & Brush Control-Plant Identification and Control Recommendations for Common Weeds and Brush

REGISTER HERE The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of 8 informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, & Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.  Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property.  This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living.  Participants in the program are... Read More →

$20.00

NEW DATE & LOCATION – Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale with Bake Sale

Levine Park Pavilion 406 Main Street, Sealy, TX, United States

Proceeds go towards supporting the four counties (Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington) with graduating High School senior scholarships each year, community gardens, free-t0-the-public "Lunch N Learns", and other local activities. A Bake Sale with a variety of goodies will also be available.   Sale starts at 9:00 AM; Ends at 5:00 PM or until Sold Out

Women in Agriculture Ranch Tour & Workshop

Wharton County Fairgrounds

Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program is hosting a Women in Ag Ranch Tour & Workshop in Wharton County on Saturday, April 22, 2023.   The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a tour of the Locke Division of J.D. Hudgins Ranch in Wharton, where guests will view facilities and learn about the ranch’s grazing techniques and management methods. Following the tour, attendees will meet at the Wharton County Fairgrounds at 12 p.m. for lunch, door prizes, and guest speakers who'll be giving presentations on a... Read More →

FREE

BMGA Chapter Meeting & Intern Graduation

Fayette County Extension Office 255 Svoboda Lane, #134, La Grange, TX, United States

Presenter/Speaker: Suzanne Ellis, Jr. Master Gardeners/Interns   Intern Class Graduation and Pot Luck Lunch

Multi-County New Landowner Series – Forage &/or Livestock Production-Options for Small Acreage Operations

REGISTER HERE   The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of 8 informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, & Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.  Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property.  This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living.  Participants in the program... Read More →

$20.00

BMGA General Meeting

Washington County Extension Office 1305 E Blue Bell Rd, Ste 104, Brenham, TX, United States

Presenter/Speaker: Joe Jimenez, Tory Faryley

Feathers, Furs, and Farming – All About Prescribed Burning

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 15994 Hwy 159 W, Industry, TX, United States

Register HERE   Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado Counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on May 26, 2023. The focus of this program will center around Prescribed Burning and Land Management. Topics covered will include prescribed burning equipment and prep before a burn, Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (G.R.I.P.), managing brush mechanically on your property. If you are seeking TDA hours 2 General CEU will be available to private pesticide applicators who attend the event.  The... Read More →

$15.00

Austin County Livestock Association Annual Meeting

Cat Spring Ag Society Hall 13035 Hall Rd, Cat Spring, TX, United States

The 73rd Annual meeting of the Austin County Livestock Association will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the Cat Spring Agricultural Hall in Cat Spring, Texas.   The Association, along with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, is offering a CEU program with a presentation on Pesticide Laws & Regulations. Following that will be a presentation on the Asian Longhorn Tick and other External Parasites in Cattle.  The presenters will be Cammie Johnson, Inspector, Texas Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Tom Hairgrove, DVM, Professor & Extension Veterinarian, Texas... Read More →

$25.00