Oklahoma Greenhouse Production Short Course June 20-21, 2012

http://www.oknla.org/page_images/1334778654.pdf Click the link for more information about the Greenhouse Production Short Course featuring Steve Upson from the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation talking about hoop house production techniques and much more at the OSU-OKC (that’s Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Texans) Horticulture Center.

Beekeeping Qualifies as an Agricultural Use Enterprise

The new tax code change that now qualifies beekeeping as an agricultural use enterprise in Texas open-space land appraisals has generated a lot of interest, said Dr. Chris Sansone, Texas AgriLife Extension Service entomologist in San Angelo. Sansone said that in a recent update, Deborah Cartwright, director of the Property Tax Assistance Division from the …

Horticulture Field Day at Henrietta Creek Orchard

Denton County Horticulture Agent Janet Laminack and I, along with Steven Smith and Steve Upson of the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Ray and Sue Short at Henrietta Creek Orchard invite you to participate in a Field Day at the Orchard on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a …

Do You Need Another Number?

You might. Farmers, ranchers and timber operators who produce agricultural and timber products for sale will need a special registration number to claim sales tax exemption on purchased taxable products used for their operations beginning Jan. 1. The registration number was made a requirement by House Bill 268, which passed in the recent legislative session. …

NRCS EQIP Technical and Financial Support for Conservation on eOrganic Farms Webinar

In its fourth year, the NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Program’s Organic Initiative, aims to provide technical and financial assistance to certified organic, transitioning to organic, and exempt from certification producers. The agency has made many improvements in how the program is implemented and numerous changes are in place for the 2012 sign-up. Sarah Brown …

New webinars on Marketing Organic Produce, Organic Transplants, Food Safety and Hops Production

Join eOrganic and SARE for a series of 4 free webinars on marketing organic produce, organic transplants, food safety, and hops production in October and November! All webinars are open to the public, and advance registration is required. Save the dates and register now at for the following webinars at http://www.extension.org/pages/25242 Plan for Marketing Your …

Prospective Winegrape Grower Workshop in Tarrant County

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a Prospective Wine-Grape Grower Workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 20 for people interested in commercial wine-grape production. Texas-grown winegrapes are in demand by the ever increasing numbers of Texas wineries, and courageous horticulturists will find a ready market for the fruits of their labors. The program …

Texas Specialty Crops High Tunnel and Biodegradable Mulch Conference

The Texas Specialty Crops High Tunnel & Biodegradable Mulch Conference  will be held on April 26, 2011 at the Texas AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Lubbock. The center is located just north of the Lubbock airport, exit 11 off I-27.   The conference will begin with registration at 8:00 am.  The cost is $45/person.    The Lubbock AgriLife …

Pros In Parks Video

Pros In Parks. Click the link to see a video presentation of photographs from the Pros in Parks program.

Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Conference

The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (TOFGA) tenth annual conference is January 28-30 in Killeen. This 3-day conference will be offering over 30 sessions  with topics such as: • Soil fertility management • Beekeeping • Composting • Establishing and maintaining fruit trees and orchards organically • Beginning and advanced sessions on pasture poultry and …