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 »March 2019
“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
State Steer Tag Orders Due
Time to order state steer tags for the fall and 2020 spring majors. Tag orders are due to the Extension office, complete with $15.00 fee per tag by April 15th! Late fee on ordering tags will be $25.00, so don't be late. Validation will take place in June.
Find out more »State Fair of Texas Lamb & Goat Tags Orders Due
Lamb & Goat tag orders are due into the Gregg County Extension office by April 15th. These tags are for the 2019 State fair that will be in Dallas this fall only. Tags are $15.00 each, late tags will be $25.00, so don't be late. Validation will be held in June.
Find out more »July 2019
Long-Term Weather Forecast – Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club July Program
Join the Oil Belt Farm & Ranch Club for their July program featuring Charles Woodrum, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana. Charles will be discussing weather patterns for our area, as well as the long term forecast. For more information call 903-236-8429 or click HERE!
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