Marion & Harrison Counties Prairie View A&M Extension

I'm excited to share this upcoming Urban Agriculture Program covering the “NRCS High Tunnel Cost-Share Program” and “Improving Vegetable Crop Yields and Soil Health through Sustainable Soil Management.”
This hybrid program will be taking place on Friday, May 12th at 1:30 PM: the in-person location is at the Kellyville Community Center in Jefferson TX, and the program will be virtually streamed via Zoom.
(Note, there will be an ~ 15-minute live demonstration outside that will not be available via Zoom, this information will be covered verbally, but the live demonstration will only be available in person).

This program is free, but registration is required and due by the end of May 11th at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x2dsdyxxdy4qDLRaCjIXCxlvQxTZxQg1mfl3yH2W6b8/edit

For more information, please view the program flyer below or reach out to me via my contact information posted below and on the flyer. Feel free to share this information with anyone you feel may benefit.

Mary Derting: Email: [email protected]
Phone: (903) 665-2421 (ext.2)

The 4th Annual PVAMU Beef Cattle Lunch-and-Learn Web Series is about to launch! I cannot recommend these sessions enough for sound education regarding all cattle concerns.
When: Occurs every Tuesday from May 2, 2023 until June 20, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Where: Zoom: Register in Advance for the topics you are interested in attending: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0uc-yspzIiH9Ekse1odSPEycxE9bD5OiMu
You can register for a single session or multiple sessions using the link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the sessions you registered for.

TOPICS
Getting Started in Beef Cattle Production
Beef Cattle Market Update/Outlook
Animal Selection/ Reproduction & Breeding (Cow/Bull/Replacements)
Herd Health Considerations
Herd Nutrition Management
Pasture/Hayland Management
Low-Stress Cattle Handling (BQA Techniques)
Livestock Biosecurity or Disaster Preparedness

SPEAKERS (more to come)
Dr. Jason Banta- AgriLife Beef Cattle Specialist
Dr. William Foxworth PVAMU Researcher & Mr. Romeo Ozuna- PVAMU Ext. Agent
Dr. Kimberly Wellmann, Assistant Professor (Tarleton State University)
Dr. Russell Carrell, Cargill Beef Services Specialist
Dr. Vanessa A. Corriher-Olson- AgriLife Forage Specialist
Mr. Clint Taylor- Beef Cattle Manager/Rancher/Educator
Dr. Estwick Noel-PVAMU Professor

Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture and Human Sciences is hosting its annual Ag Field Day on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29. The event will be open to the public to provide local communities and counties across the state of Texas with access to the college’s researchers and agriculture specialists to learn, explore, and build networks. Ag Field Day will gather local producers, community members, and K-12 youth to learn how the agriculture industry impacts daily life.

Day one will feature activities geared towards youth, including hands-on experiential learning workshops, while day two will provide producers with timely resources for sustaining their farms and adapting effective business practices.
Activities will be held at various locations across the Prairie View A&M University main campus including the Carden Waller Cooperative Extension Building, Cooperative Agricultural Research Center, Agriculture Business Multipurpose Building, and Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch. Online registration will be open until noon on April 27. Onsite registration will be available during Ag Field Day, though refreshments and individual badges may not be available.

The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences is an 1890 land-grant institution that provides teaching, research, and service through its academic, extension, research, and farm components. The college is a primary advocate for reaching the underserved and underrepresented in Texas, promoting wellness, nutrition, and economic opportunities through its four main pillars.

To register for the event, please use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-agriculture-field-day-tickets-580677952387
For more information, please contact Program Coordinator Angela Moore at 936-261-5002, or email [email protected].

These upcoming workshops are amazing opportunities for producers to find veterinarians in their areas and begin working relationships with them.
If you already have livestock or plan to raise livestock; finding and establishing a relationship with local veterinarians is essential.

For those that can’t scan the QR Code, please use this link to register for any of the sessions.
https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IEFG3xPIbGM6N0?Q_CHL=qr

Since we are heading into the spring season, the Harrison County FCH agent is conducting a 6-week series on growing your garden.

Come drop by for hands-on educational activities and lectures on installing and growing your garden this year!

For more information: reach out to Louraiseal McDonald
Phone: (903) 935-8414,
Email: [email protected]

Interested in harvesting your rainwater for irrigation or other purposes? We are hosting a joint program to cover rainwater harvesting methods on March 9th.
There will be a rain barrel demonstration afterward at the same location.

Location: Gold Hall 101 Elm St. Hallsville, TX 75650
Admission: Free

If you enjoy growing veggies or fruit for yourself or for profit, you'll enjoy attending the 13th Annual Cooperative Extension Bi-State Horticulture Conference & Seed Swap.

Scheduled for March 30th, this event will be hosted in person at the Southwest Center in Texarkana, and virtually via Zoom.

Topics Covered:
Small-scale tree nursery production
Food safety on the farm
NRCS tunnel hoop house cost-share program
Beekeeping & pollinator gardens
Timber management (Carbon credits)
Estate planning (Heirs' property)
Companion planting

Admission is Free
Address: Southwest Center 3222 West 7th St. Texarkana, TX 75501
Zoom link: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf-2qpjIiG9DSMHfeMh4TLowAKds0DTcS

Marion, Harrison, and Grant counties have a FREE Agronomic Crop Production covering the topics of Raising Table Grapes and Backyard Fruit Production this week on February 16th!

This program is offered in person at Gold Hall in Hallsville from 9:00 - 12:00 (registration opens at 8:30 AM at the location).

Location Address:
Gold Hall 101 Elm St.
Hallsville, TX 75670

SAVE THE DATE for the upcoming FREE "Women in Agriculture" Conference taking place next week on February 23rd at the Prairie View Campus.

Click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-pvamu-women-in-agriculture-conference-tickets-491802022087
for the agenda, speakers, location, and other information.

FREE HAY EVALUATION CLINIC & PROGRAM

Due to this year's drought and erratic weather, hay testing is needed more than ever so that you know your cows are getting exactly the nutrition they need. You can send in your hay samples for FREE testing to your county extension office.

All hay samples are due November 9th to your county extension office.

On November 10th at 6:00 P.M. there is an optional but highly recommended FREE program covering Winter Feeding Supplementation & Nutrition for cattle.

Dinner will be provided.
RSVP by the 4th to ensure you'll have a meal!
Please refer to flyer for more detailed contact information.