Extension Educationin Eastland County

2022 CORE Academy June 20th - June 24th   Mission: Provide high school youth an opportunity to explore career and leadership opportunities in a diverse global economy as well as learn about post-secondary degree institutions across Texas.   Application deadline: May 1, 2022 $200 cost with application (will be refunded if applicant is not selected) Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 31, 2022. 2022 CORE Academy Application   Schedule: June 20,2022 Depart from Fredericksburg Texas A&M University - College Station Fire Training Academy Ag Workers... Read More →

Calling all young farmers and ranchers! Are you ages 18-35 and interested in agriculture? Join us for an evening of fun and to learn more about Texas Farm Bureau's Young Farmer & Rancher program!   Brown County Mini Ag Tour Saturday, July 16, 2022 4PM - 8PM   Meet at Brown County Farm Bureau 2450 Hwy 377 Brownwood, TX 76801   Please RSVP by Friday, July 8th to Josh Beaty at 979-777-4078 or jbeaty@txfb.org     

Friday, July 22, 2022 8AM - 12PM Judge Scott Bailey Center 102 N Lamar St Eastland, TX 76448   $20 per session or $50 for all 3 days Please call 254-629-2222 to register.   July 22nd Workshop: Basic Ag laws, taxes, insurance, records July 29th Workshop: Soil, fertilizer, forage, livestock August 5th Workshop: Weed, brush, aquatic plants  

Friday, July 29, 2022 8AM - 12PM Judge Scott Bailey Center 102 N Lamar St Eastland, TX 76448   $20 per session or $50 for all 3 days Please call 254-629-2222 to register.   July 22nd Workshop: Basic Ag laws, taxes, insurance, records July 29th Workshop: Soil, fertilizer, forage, livestock August 5th Workshop: Weed, brush, aquatic plants  

Join us in celebrating the many accomplishments of our Eastland County 4-H members!    Sunday, July 31, 2022 @ 3:00PM Rising Star High School Auditorium 905 N Main St Rising Star, TX 76471   Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert to share!    Please RSVP by Friday, July 22nd. Email - kora.clough-williams@ag.tamu.edu Phone - 254-629-222

Friday, August 5, 2022 8AM - 12PM Judge Scott Bailey Center 102 N Lamar St Eastland, TX 76448   $20 per session or $50 for all 3 days Please call 254-629-2222 to register.   July 22nd Workshop: Basic Ag laws, taxes, insurance, records July 29th Workshop: Soil, fertilizer, forage, livestock August 5th Workshop: Weed, brush, aquatic plants  

Join us for a free post-fire workshop to help landowners affected by the 2022 wildfire season!   Tuesday, August 9, 2022 1PM - 5PM 515 E Anthracite Carbon, TX 76435   Learn about...      Grass restoration      Tree recovery      Wildfire preparedness      Landscape stabilization      Cost-share programs   You do not need to register for this event. There is no space limit; we hope to see you all there!      

Saturday, August 27th 9:00AM - 2:00PM Eastland County Extension Office 102 N Lamar St Suite 307 Eastland, TX $15.00 per attendee (please bring cash or check) To register, please visit: https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-internet-field-course-1373/?fbclid=IwAR3qCzD8ch0TtUjNeO00nrl5ook3F_q_xC3LfD3dBq1cOYdM8xdWSn5OCuA Before attending, please visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website and take the free TPWD Online Course or NRA Hunter Education Course. https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/enhanced-course?fbclid=IwAR3AtJhSUa9tDyOYraegRl0f-aL30pNFIL1bxD-wUBQdR-DiCludmiQb8sE Print out your completed TPWD Final Quiz or NRA Field Course Voucher, and bring it with you! *You will not receive your certification without completing and bringing a copy of your TPWD Final Quiz... Read More →

The 2022 Central Texas Early Childhood Education Conference is set for September 10th! Childcare professionals, teachers, classroom worker, and directors are encouraged to attend to gain continuing education credentials. Anyone interesting in childcare careers can gain knowledge and have edge on employment opportunities. Earn 6 clock hours! Cost is $50 and includes lunch. Early registration is open through September 7th. Contact Amy O'Brien-Glenn at 254-629-2222 for more information. Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/ctecec2022  

Thursday, December 8, 2022 8 hours of Pesticide CEU's offered  (General - 3 hours, IPM - 2 hours, Laws & Regulations - 2 hours, Drift - 1 hour)   Registration begins at 7:00am Program begins at 7:30am Program concludes at 4:00pm   Registration is $60. To register, please contact the Eastland County Extension Office at 254-629-2222.     A multi-county Farm and Ranch Seminar for farmers and ranchers conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 8 is scheduled for December 8, 2022. The District 8... Read More →