Author Archives: Laura Miller
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 manages Oregon Tilth’s Organic Conservation Program which aims to bring organic technical assistance to the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). When she is not working with NRCS and providing outreach to producers,… Read More →
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 Organic Products, by Susan Smalley, Michigan State University: October 25, 2011 at 2PM Eastern Time. Register at http://www.extension.org/pages/60942 Root Media and Fertility for Organic Transplants, by John Biernbaum, Michigan State University: November 1,… Read More →
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 will be held at the LightCatcher Winery & Bistro, 6925 Confederate Park Road, approximately 15 miles from downtown Fort Worth, near Lake Worth. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program to… Read More →
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 Extension team currently have planted lettuce, tomatoes and strawberries inside the tunnels. Strawberry yields have been excellent. For more information about the project, visit http://mtvernon.wsu.edu/hightunnels/ Also, Dr. Russ Wallace is seeking growers to attend a special… Read More →
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 grass-fed beef production • Livestock processing • Organic certification • Direct and retail marketing Almost 50 speakers are scheduled for this conference, including many faculty and staff from the Texas A&M University system:… Read More →
Be a Player in Super Grow XLV!
On January 21st, the City of Arlington will be holding its Signature Super Grow XLV tree planting event. The main area of plantings will take place at Johnson Creek Linear park right next to the Cowboys Stadium. This amazing event will have special guest speakers and a lot of media attention as it is the last tree planting event wrapping up the Super Grow XLV program. This is an extremely unique opportunity to show your support for our community and our environment, and to show off your mad… Read More →
Prospective Wine Grape Growers Workshop January 25, 2011
A Prospective Wine-grape Grower Workshop will be held January 25at the Texas AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Stephenville, located at 1229 U.S. Highway 281 North. Registration will begin at 8:30 am, and program presentation will take place from 9a.m.-3p.m. “The workshop is a one-day educational program designed to provide an overview of the unique requirements and economic risks associated with establishment and operation of a commercial vineyard in Texas,” said Fran Pontasch, AgriLife Extension viticulture advisor for North Texas. Pontasch and Dusty Timmons, AgriLife Extension viticulture advisor… Read More →