Extension Educationin Eastland County

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Eastland County Courthouse   Entries will be sold in the courthouse after judging to fund 4-H Scholarships in Eastland County.   Entries are due to the Eastland County Courthouse between 8:00am and 8:30am on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.   Traditional & Specialty Categories Delicacies must include pecans All ages encouraged to enter *Use disposable containers for entries*   -Sponsored by Morton Valley Extension Education Club     Pecan Pie and Pecan Delicacies Contest Flyer

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 9:00 AM Eastland County Courthouse   Entries are due to the Eastland County Extension Office by 5PM on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Entries will consist of 40 pecans of a single variety. You may enter multiple varieties, but only one entry per variety will be accepted (ie. you may have a Burkett entry and a Mayhaw entry, but you cannot have two Burkett entries). Please bring entries in a paper sack or a plastic baggie labeled with your name, address, phone number and pecan... Read More →

Thursday, December 9th 125 S Texas St DeLeon, TX 76444 Registration begins at 7:00AM Program begins at 7:30AM Program concludes at 4:00PM   8 hours of Pesticide CEU's Offered 3 hours in General, 2 hours in IPM, 2 hours in Laws & Regulations, 1 hour in Drift $50.00 registration Pre-Payment is required. Seating is limited. You will need your pesticide license number to register.   To register for virtual attendance, visit the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/district-8-farm-and-ranch-virtual-seminar-tickets-204063889587   To register for in-person attendance, please contact the Comanche County Extension Office... Read More →

The Eastland County Extension Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 22nd, Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th for Christmas. We will resume normal business hours at 8am on Monday, December 27th.

January 11, 2022 8:50AM - 4:00PM Extraco Events Center Back Porch Club 4601 Bosque Blvd Waco, TX 76710   General Attendee - $50.00 AgriLife Employee - $50.00 Full-Time Student - $25.00   REGISTER HERE  

What does the future hold for fertilizer prices, and how will that affect you?   Presented by: Mr. Mark W. McMath Sr. - Agronomy Division Manager, CCA - Producers Cooperative Association   Free Event, In Person & Online   January 11, 2022 6:00 PM Hildebrand Equine Complex 3240 F and B Rd College Station, TX 77843   Register by January 9, 2022 To Register, please contact the Brazos County Extension Office 979-823-0129  or  janice.anderson@ag.tamu.edu    Fertilizer Costs and 2022 Outlook Flyer   Sponsored by the Brazos County Beef... Read More →

Due to inclement weather, the Eastland County Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, February 3rd and will be closed on the morning of Friday, February 4th. We will resume normal office hours at 1pm on Friday, February 4th.  

                                                          Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Update February 16, 2022 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Eastland County Judge Bailey Center 102 Lamar Street Eastland, TX 76448 (254) 629-2222   3:00 p.m.         Wild Pigs Project Update – Speaker Dr. Jim Cathey, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute   Funding for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program education... Read More →

The longest running farm show in Texas is back! For the 22nd year, the Abilene Chamber and the Taylor County AgriLife Extension Service are proud to co-host the 2022 Texas Farm Ranch and Wildlife Expo (TFRWE) Feb. 22 & 23 at the Taylor County Expo Center. Sponsored by Lawrence Hall Abilene. The Texas Farm Ranch and Wildlife Expo (TFRWE) is a unique, one-of-a-kind agribusiness event that serves as an opportunity for vendors to interface directly with a combination of farm, ranch and/or wildlife managers and rural consumers in the... Read More →

Friday, February 25, 2022 Deleon City Auditorium 125 S Texas St Deleon, TX 76444 9:00AM - 3:00PM Registration will begin at 8:30AM $50 Fee (Lunch will be provided)   5 CEUs will be offered - 2 L&R, 1 General, 2 IPM   Topics: Auxin Training An IPM Approach to Nematode Management in Peanuts Managing New Technologies in Cotton An IPM Approach to Peanut Diseases, Pest Management and Prevention TDA Laws & Regulations   To register, please contact the Comanche County Extension Office at 325-356-2539.   Individuals with disabilities... Read More →