Winter Forage Workshop
BANDERA — The Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting a Winter Forage Workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Mansfield Park Recreation Center, 2886 Highway 16 N in Bandera.
“This is sure to be an informative program as it will be presented by Dr. Larry Redmon, a professor and state AgriLife Extension forage specialist from College Station,” said Sam Womble, AgriLife Extension agent, Bandera County. “Dr. Redmon is one of the most knowledgeable and respected professionals on the topic of forages.”
Womble said there continues to be interest in winter forages, whether used for grazing livestock or supplementing wildlife.
“This program will address forage variety and site selection, planting and establishment, fertility, insect control and overall management,” he said.
The workshop will offer 1.5 hours of Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units – 1 hour general and 0.5 hour integrated pest management — for individuals with a pesticide applicators license.
Registration in $15 per person, and includes a meal and all program materials.
To register, contact AgriLife Extension office in Bandera County at 830-796-7755 by Sept. 16.
For more information on this program, contact Womble at 830-796-7755 or s-womble@tamu.edu.
For more information about upcoming educational programs by AgriLife Extension in Bandera County, visit http://bandera.agrilife.org.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
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