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Tag Orders – State Fair/Heart of TX (Swine)

Order here March 6 - April 24 Swine Fall 2023 Major Show market swine, registered breeding gilts, and crossbred breeding gilts MUST order and validate in June. There will be a validation in November for Spring 2024 Major Swine. Order Details Order what is necessary, the Extension Office does not order extra. Refunds will not be given. Ordering DOES NOT enter a participant into any show. This is NOT for participation in the Galveston County Fair. Validation Dates & Information  Swine Validation: June 15, 6:30-7:30 at Santa Fe... Read More →

Weed Series – Toxic Weeds 1.0

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Glennon Mays, Clinical Associate Professor, and Dr. Travis Mays, Section Head with TVMDL, give an overview of toxic plants in coastal Texas hay & pastures affecting cattle and horses.   Register by noon on the day of the program at https://weed-control-pasture-hay.eventbrite.com   7 classes for 2023 This program is one of a 7-part series focusing on weed control in coastal Texas hay and pastures. Register for as many classes (or as few) as you want. Each program is from 6:00-7:00... Read More →

Weed Series – Toxic Weeds 2.0

Virtual program, must register to receive meeting link

Join us virtually for this live presentation where Dr. Glennon Mays, Clinical Associate Professor, and Dr. Travis Mays, Section Head with TVMDL, give an overview of toxic plants in coastal Texas hay & pastures affecting cattle and horses.   Register by noon on the day of the program at https://weed-control-pasture-hay.eventbrite.com   7 classes for 2023 This program is one of a 7-part series focusing on weed control in coastal Texas hay and pastures. Register for as many classes (or as few) as you want. Each program is from 6:00-7:00... Read More →

2023 Cattle Raisers Roundup Application Due

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Cattle Raisers Roundup is a week-long high school summer camp for those interested in learning more about the beef industry. Travel across the state to see how beef moves from pasture to plate. This immersive program will give youth a front-row seat at ranches, feedyards, research institutions, veterinary clinics, processing facilities, and more. Opportunities include networking with industry leaders, visiting state of the art facilities, and gaining all-around industry experience. Application Submit to education@tscra.org by May 15, 2023.  

Home Orchard Tour

Explore fruit culture and visit Fruits ‘N Such Orchard and our Discovery Garden. The tour sites host a variety of fruiting plants, ranging from container blackberries, highbush blueberries and vegetables in Dickinson, and the Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden Orchard in La Marque. Orchard locations: 1. Wilson and Renee Hillman's Fruits 'n Such orchard at 6309 Ave. U, Dickinson, TX 77539; located off Bowerman Road and FM 517; ph. 832-443-6733 2. Galveston County Master Gardener Discovery Garden, 4102 Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque, TX 77568 Each... Read More →