Monday, November 30, 2015

Beekeeping 101



Beekeeping 101: What’s the Buzz?
December 10, 2015
Travis County Extension Office
 1600 B. Smith Rd.

Austin, TX 78721


$15  made payable at the door by check only, no cash policy.

Seating is limited, RSVP by Dec. 9th at 2 PM to sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu



4:45-5:30    Registration

5:30-5:35    Welcome

5:35-6:25    Honey Bee Biology & Behavior

6:25-7:10    How to Get Started: Beekeeping Equipment Essentials
 
7:10-7:15    Break

7:15-8:00    Buying Bees, Installation & Basic Set-up
                        Where Do I Get Bees?

8:00-8:45    Annual Management

8:45-8:55    Ag Land Tax Valuation for Honeybees                                
 
8:55-9:00    Evaluation & Wrap Up

The program will be co-presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Master Volunteers.          

Questions?  Call 512-854-9610 or 512-581-7186

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.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

My apologies for the lengthy emails to those of your that subscribe.  I was working on my blog yesterday afternoon and when I published the most recent post about the beekeeping save the date and the CEU program in Atascosa county, I accidentally published old material, again.  Sorry if that confused any of you.

I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!  I give thanks this year for family, friends and the opportunity to work in agriculture with great producers, 4-H youth, volunteers, and co-workers.  Blessings to you and yours.

-Julie

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Beekeeping Program & Big CEU opportunities



Save the Date: Beekeeping 101 December 10, 2015 - details to follow soon!
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Pre Plant Seminar and CEU Shootout
 Sponsored by: Atascosa Cattlemen’s Association, Atascosa County Extension Office
7 CEU’s to be offered
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Registration 9:00 a.m.
Program Start 9:30 a.m.
$25.00 Registration Fee
Location:  Atascosa County Extension Office Auditorium,  25 East 5th Street,  Leming, Texas 78050

An RSVP is Requested by Monday December 7, 2015 by calling the Texas A&M  AgriLife Extension Office of Atascosa County (830) 224-0366

9:30 a.m.            Variety and Biotechnology Update for Row Crops in South Texas    
                           Dr. Joshua  McGinty Extension Agronomist 
10:30 a.m.          Row Crop and Forage Insect update for South Texas.                        
                           Dr. Robert Bowling  Extension IPM Specialist
11:30- 12:00      Lunch   
12:00   noon      Variety update and preparation for annual and perennial forage crop, 
                           Dr. Joshua McGinty  Extension Agronomist.       
1:00 -2:00 p.m.  TDA And EPA Laws and Regulations Update                                       
                           Dr. Mark  Matocha  Extension  Agriculture and Environmental Safety Specialist
2:00 -3:00 p.m.  Understanding Nutrient Management and how herbicides work in the soil   
                           Dr. Tony Provin Extension Soil Specialist
3:00 -3:10          Break
3:10- 4:10 p.m.  Disease Management in Row Crops, Peanuts and Vegetable Crops in South Texas 
                           Dr. Kimberly Cochran  Extension Plant Pathologist
4:15- 5:15 p.m.  Drift Management and Minimization                                       
                           Bryan  Davis Wilson County Extension Agent Ag/ Nr

Individuals with disabilities, who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any of the mentioned activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at 830-224-0366  at least eight days before all programs for assistance.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

GO VOTE TODAY, Chronic Wasting Disease Program, & Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference

GO VOTE TODAY, HURRY!  Polls do not close until 7 PM!




Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Free Educational Program

November 17th, 6:30 PM
Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters
4200 Smith School Road, Austin TX 78744

Hunters: Join us to learn more about Chronic Wasting Disease

WHAT IS CWD?

Chronic Wasting Disease has been in the media, but hunters may not know exactly what the disease is, and may have heard misinformation and rumors. Although there is no reason to suspect CWD is present in wild Texas deer, hunters need to be informed.

Please RSVP:


 If you have questions, please e-mail: tomecek@tamu.edu


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.

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Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference

The Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference will be held November 13 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds located at 400 W Fairgrounds Road in La Grange. A pre-registration fee of $30 must be received at the Extension office in Fayette County at 255 Svoboda Lane, Rm 134 in La Grange or in Bastrop County at 901 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas by November 10th. Late registration at the door will be $40 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Fayette Beef Committee (no cash will be accepted). Registration will begin at 8:00 am with the program beginning at 8:30 am. 

Topics of discussion will include Pesticide Laws and Regulations by Melissa Barton of Texas Department of Agriculture and Dr. Mark Matocha, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agronomy Specialist; Brush Busters Demonstrations by Dr. Megan Clayton, and Dr. Robert Lyons, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Range Specialists; Farm Service Agency Updates by Irby McWilliams, USDA Farm Service Agency; and Aquatic Vegetation Management by Peter Woods, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Aquaculture Program Specialist.

A total of 6 pesticide applicator CEU credits have been approved from the Texas Department of Agriculture for this program (1 General, 2 Laws & Regulations, 3 IPM). Please call the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 if you have questions.