Upcoming Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Educational Programs

November 2022

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Important Updates

Ag Pesticide Applicator Update

COVID-19 Pandemic

GRACE PERIOD ENDS 12.31.22

In response to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is extending this exemption of agriculture Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements. To address the CEU’s and licensure requirements for Ag Pesticide applicators, the TDA will work with the ag pesticide applicators and CEU course providers of Texas during this critical time. Licensed applicators with expiring licenses or needing CEU’s will be allowed to renew their license even if they have not met their CEU requirement for their current licensing period through December 31, 2022.

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Upcoming Events

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Mark your calendars to attend the Inaugural Washington County Ag Breakfast on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the Washington County Expo – Event Center. The morning will kick off with breakfast at 6:45am, courtesy of the signature event sponsors Citizens State Bank and Bluebonnet Electric. This event will be an opportunity for agriculturalists, supporters, businesses, and friends to come together and reflect on the year we have had.

The Washington County Extension Office in partnership with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Mrs. Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, Agricultural Law Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, as the keynote speaker to share Agricultural Law – A Year in Review. At the conclusion of the program the Agricultural Volunteer and Agricultural Business Awards will be presented.

Join us as a Friend of Agriculture and secure a table (seats 10 people) for $200 or purchase an individual ticket ($25 per ticket) to enjoy a great breakfast, education, and fellowship. For additional information and to reserve your table or purchase an individual ticket for the event be sure to visit: https://washington.agrilife.org/agbreakfast or call 979-277-6212 ext. 2.

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Private Applicator Training

January 23, 2023

Washington County

If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be sponsoring a Private Applicator Training on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Washington County Extension Office Conference Room, 1305 E Blue Bell Road, Brenham. Books and study materials for the course need to be purchased ahead of time for $50.00 at the Extension Office. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. The training will begin at 8:30am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm. Please reserve your spot for the training as soon as possible; seating is limited.

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