Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on August 11, 2023. The focus of this program will center around Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands. Topics covered will include Hunting Safety and Laws; Navigating Hunting Leases – Do’s and Don’ts; Public Hunting Opportunities in Texas; and Ask the Game Warden. Our speakers include personal from Texas Parks and Wildlife, a practicing attorney with a passion for helping landowners navigate hunting... Read More →
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 →
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 →
REGISTER HERE The Horticulture Committee of Austin County and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting a Fall Horticulture Seminar on Friday, August 25, 2023, at American Legion Post #442 located at 1630 Meyer St, Sealy. Program registration will begin at 12:30pm with the first presentation beginning at 1pm. Information to be covered includes Berries: Blue, Black, and Red; How Native Plants Can Increase Biodiversity in Your Landscape; and Native Pollinators. Presenters include Stephan Janak with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,... Read More →