Monday, September 28, 2015

October Programs - BOTH FREE!!!

Texas Watershed Steward Program

The workshop will provide an overview of water quality and watershed management in Texas, including a discussion on Austin urban watersheds and efforts by the Texas State Soil and Water
Conservation Board, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and area residents to improve and protect them. Free continuing education credits are offered for a wide variety of professional disciplines ranging from licensed Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicators to select TCEQ occupational license holders. For a complete list of CEUs offered, or to register, visit our website or call the number below.

Pre-register for the workshop by going to: http://tws.tamu.edu/workshops/registration
or call 979.862.4457

The Texas Watershed Steward program is a free, one-day educational workshop designed to
help watershed residents improve and protect their water resources by getting involved in local
watershed protection and management activities.

October 14, 2015:
12:30pm- 4:30 pm

Frank Fickett Scout Training & Svc. Center
12500 North IH35
Austin, TX 78753
http://tws.tamu.edu
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Capital Crop Conference
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Travis County
October 29, 2015
The Cele Store
18626 Cameron Rd., 
Manor, TX 78653

3 CEUs Offered for FREE! 
1 IPM, 1 Laws & Regs, 1 General

MUST RSVP by Oct. 27 to Sue Carrasco: 512-854-9610 or sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu



9:00-9:30         Registration

9:30-9:45         Welcome - Julie Zimmerman, County Extension Agent, Travis

9:45-10:45       Market Outlook
Dr. Mark Welch
Associate Professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist

10:45-11:30     Sugarcane Aphid Update
                                    Wizzie Brown
                                    Program Specialist - Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

11:30-Noon     War on Sugarcane Aphids
                                    Dillon Demuth
                                    Dow Agri-Science

Lunch Sponsored by Williamson County Grain, Helena & Texas A&M AgriLife-Travis County
                        Lunch speaker:
                                    Dustin Owen, Williamson County Grain - Asst. Manager

1:00-1:30         Weather Outlook
                                    Bob Rose
                                    Chief Meteorologist, Lower Colorado River Authority

1:30-2:30         Laws & Regulations
                                    Beau Whisenant
                                    Regional Education Specialist & Inspector, Texas Department of Agriculture

2:30-3:30         Trailer Safety and Laws
                                    Department of Public Safety & Travis County Sheriff’s Office

3:30-3:45         Update from Farm Services/USDA
                                    Tommy Miertschin
                                    USDA County Executive Director, Travis & Bastrop

3:45-4:00         Evaluation & Wrap Up

Person with disabilities who plan to attend meetings or functions who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Travis County at (512) 854-9610 two days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age or national origin.  The Texas A&M University System, U. S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.


 

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Remember to RSVP for Cattle Program

Quick reminder, to insure your name is in the hat for lunch, please RSVP by the end of Monday, Sept. 14 for the Beef Cattle Program in Travis County.  This will be an informative program and we look forward to seeing you there.  Call or e-mail Sue: 512-854-9610 / sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu

For more information on the details of the program, view a previous post on: traviscountyagnews.blogspot.com

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Save the Date: October 29, 2015 - Cele, TX
Fall Row Crops Conference
3 CEUs offered
FREE!
Details to follow soon!


Thursday, September 3, 2015

Natural Pest Control - Backyard Basics



Thursday, September 10, 2015
10 am to 12-noon
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
1600-B Smith Road, Austin, 78721
Come learn how to tell pests from other insects found in your backyard.

Learn a combination of practices to prevent or avoid pest problems rather than treating them once they occur.

Stabilize your landscape so that conditions are more favorable for plants than for pests.




Wizzie Brown serves as Program Specialist – IPM in the Austin metroplex encompassing Travis County and surrounding counties.

Space is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!

Cost: $15, No cash accepted-checks & credit cards only.
Register: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty
Register by Phone: 979-845-2604
Contact: Sue Carrasco, 512-854-9610 or sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Backyard Basics series.
Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/index.html