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January 2019
2019 Forest Management Plan Workshop(s)
Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) will assist you in writing your forest management plan and setting attainable forest management goals for your property. Follow these simple steps: Contact your Texas A&M Forest Service District Office that covers the county in which your property is located, Set up a date and time to meet with a TFS representative on your property. Attend a 3-hour forest management plan writing workshop, and Use the information from the property visit and workshop training to…
Find out more »February 2019
2019 Peach Tree Pruning Demonstration
Harrison and Gregg County Extension offices have teamed up once again to hold a "Hands-On" peach pruning demonstration that will once again be held at GY Ranch west of Marshall. Topics to be covered will include; Why Prune Proper Pruning Fruit Thinning Insect & Disease Management Be sure to bring pruning tools with you, for this will be a "hands-on" program! Plans are to also offer two CEU's toward your TDA pesticide re certification requirements as well. for more information,…
Find out more »AG Policy & Marketing – Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club February Program
Dr. David Anderson, Professor & Extension Economist will be our special guest and will discuss AG Policy, Markets & how these strongly effect cattle prices in today's fast moving world based economy. Dr. Anderson will also offer his views and opinions on future cattle markets “down the road”. For more information, click HERE!! February 26, 2019, 6:00 pm Gregg County Extension Office 405 East Marshall Ave. Longview, TX 75601 903-236-8429 (Park in back parking lot) RSVP to 903-236-8429 by February…
Find out more »2019 Master Gardener Class Session – LGEG School Program
2019 Master Gardener class participants will be meeting at the Gregg County Extension Office in Longview for the class session on Learn, Grow, Eat Go School program that Master Gardener Associations are working with across the country. Class will be led by Arvitta Scott, Gregg County Extension Agent - 4-H Youth.
Find out more »March 2019
Annual Spring Master Gardener Conference
Tim Hartmann, Earth-Kind program specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will present program topics for this years Master Gardener Spring Conference in Longview.Hartmann earned his Bachelor of Science in horticulture with an emphasis in fruit and vegetable production and his Master of Science in plant breeding and horticulture from Texas A&M University in 2009 and 2013, respectively. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in horticulture. Originally from Blanco, Texas, Hartmann developed a passion for horticulture while working…
Find out more »Gregg Master Gardener Association Monthly Meeting – March
The Gregg Master Gardener Association will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Gregg County Extension office here in Longview.
Find out more »“Moving Forward to Inspire Youth to Do”
The Gregg County Extension Leadership Advisory Board will be hosting a program "Moving forward to Inspire Youth to Do" on March 25th ayt the Gregg County Extension office here in Longview. The program is free to attend and is open to all residents, including local schools and youth groups in the area. Dr. Courtney Dodd, assistant Director and State 4-H Program Leader for the Texas 4-H Youth program will be the featured speaker for the evening. Local 4-H Clubs in…
Find out more »Basic Soil Testing & Soil Fertility – Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club, March Program
The Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club will be hosting their monthly program on March 26th with Dr. Vince Haby as their featured speaker for the evening. Dr. Haby will be talking about basis soil testing as well as soil fertility in our East Texas soils. The evening meal will be sponsored by Rozell Sprayer Manufacturing of Tyler, Texas. The program will also feature one (1) credit hour toward any TDA pesticide license if you are seeking credit hours for…
Find out more »April 2019
Beef Quality Grades & Meats Lab Tour – Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club’s April Program
Dr. Jason Banta and Trevor King will led us through the in’s & outs of beef quality grades and how this is effected by genetics, management & cattle nutrition. We will also get an up-to-date tour of the meat lab at Longview High School. Plan to meet at the meat’s lab located at; 3209 Airline Drive, Longview, Texas. For more information and a copy of the program flyer, click HERE!
Find out more »May 2019
2019 Farm Equipment Safety & Sprayer Calibration Demonstration
The Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and Kelly Tractor & Equipment will once again host the 2019 Farm Equipment Safety & Sprayer Calibration Demonstration at Kelly Tractor & Equipment here in Longview, Texas. We will also be offering two (2) credit hours toward any TDA pesticide license holder for re-certification hours. Meal provided courtesy of the folks at Kelly Tractor & Equipment. Topics… Tractor & UTV Safety on the Farm Warm Season Weed Controls Live…
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