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 →
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Presenter/Speaker: Ray Parker, Entomologist
Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program of Wharton County will be hosting a hybrid, Equine Management Program on Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Wharton County Extension Office (315 E. Milam St., Wharton, TX 77488). The program will be streamed online as well. After registering on Eventbrite, you will receive an email for online registrations via Zoom. Topics: - Summer Health Risks & Symptoms - Tips on Cooling Down After Exercise Speakers: - Dr. Lauren Davang, Wharton Veterinary Clinic - Braxton Mitchell,... Read More →
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County Office will be closed September 4th, 2023 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
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 →
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Presenter/Speaker: Ashley Grubb, Enchanted Gardens
-Pre-registration is required and seating is limited! -Do you live in the Mill Creek Watershed? This free class will give you everything you need to know to service your own aerobic treatment system. -Upon completion of the class, you will receive a certificate that will qualify you, in Austin and Washington Counties, to service your own aerobic treatment system. -Lunch is on your own during an hour break. -Please be prepared to stay until 4:15pm, due to the anticipated large class size. -Due to our funding sources, individuals... Read More →
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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 →
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled until further notice.
Live in the Mill Creek watershed? Come together and make a difference by cleaning up the land around the watershed. Register by calling 979-845-2862 or email millcreek@tamu.edu. Supplies may be picked up at the Austin or Washington County Extension Offices the week of October 16th - 20th. Drop off collected items at the Bleiblerville VFD on October 21st. See flyer for full details.
Presenter/Speaker: Peggy d'Hemecourt, Earthkind Landscapes
This soil testing campaign is open to all livestock, forage, and row crop producers. Soil bags, campaign forms, and directions can be picked up at the Austin or Colorado County Extension Offices and select feed stores in each county. Austin County Locations: -Extension Office -Bellville Farm & Ranch -Linseisen's Feed & Supply Inc. -Steinhauser's -Lindemann's Store See flyer for details.