Extension Educationin Eastland County

                                                          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 →

Saturday, February 26th 1:00PM - 5:00PM Eastland County Extension Office 102 N Lamar Suite 307 Eastland, TX $15.00 per attendee   To register, please visit: https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-internet-field-course-1307/   Before attending, please visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website and take the free TPWD Online Course or NRA Hunter Education Course. Print out your completed TPWD Final Quiz or NRA Field Course Voucher, and bring it with you! https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/enhanced-course *You will not receive your certification without completing and bringing a copy of your TPWD Final Quiz or NRA Field Course... Read More →

Improving Grass Forage From Start to Finish Texas AgriLife Research Center (1229 North US Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX) March 8, 2022 Registration: 9:30AM Program: 10:00AM - 2:00PM 3 CEU's available Please RSVP by March 1st to 254-965-1460 $10.00 Registration Fee (lunch will be provided)   Management of Bermudagrass Hay Meadows Management, Pre-emergents, Cutting Hay, Feral Hogs, Restricted Use Herbicides  Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D., Professor & Forage Extension Specialist   Pasture Integrated Pest Management Stem Maggot, Fall Armyworms, Other Pest, Timing and Control David Kerns, Associate Department Head & IPM... Read More →

Friday, April 8, 2022 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center 1229 N. US Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401   $15.00 fee Lunch included   2 CEUs offered: 1 Drift and 1 General Topics range from fertilizer price updates to drought expectations and soil fertility, as well as hands-on sprayer calibration and pesticide usage.   To RSVP, contact TJ Cummings at 254-629-2222  or  Register Here  

Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School "Trip to the Mediterranean"    Tuesday, April 26th, 2022     Registration information, schedules and other details will be added as they become available...

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 1:00PM - 5:00PM AgriLife Extension Center 1229 N Hwy 281 Stephenville, TX 76401   Join us for a post-fire workshop to help landowners affected by the 2022 wildfire season.    Space is limited to 50 participants. Register Here    

Private Applicator Training Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:00AM Eastland County Extension Office 102 N Lamar Suite 307 Eastland, TX 76448 $40 fee - includes materials   For more information, please contact the Eastland County Extension Office at 254-629-2222.   

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 →