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Ag Pesticide Applicator Update 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic
(GRACE PERIOD ENDS 12.31.2021)
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During the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of positive cases across the state, 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, 2021. To learn more click the link below:
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ATTENTION Livestock Producers
Time Nears for Re-Registration of Marks and Brands
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Every 10 years, Texas requires that Marks and Brands be re-registered per Section 144 of the Texas Agriculture Code. All brands will expire on August 30, 2021. The next re-registration period begins August 31, 2021. Brands cannot be renewed prior to that date. Brands must be recorded with the County Clerk of the county in which animals are located.
There is a 6 month grace period, from August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022, to renew existing brands. After that date, all marks and brands that have not been reregistered are automatically available for registration by another party.
The cost of registering a brand in Washington County is $26.00 and $5.00 for each additional location of that brand on the animal. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
For additional information, contact the Washington County Clerk's Office, 100 E. Main, Suite 102, Brenham, Texas 979-277-6200. Business hours are Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series
Washington County
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The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Washington County are pleased to present the 2021 “Lunch-N-Learn” series to be hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, September-November. The series boasts topics related horticulture with the homeowner and backyard gardener in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone.
Program registration will begin at 11:50am with the program beginning at 12:05pm and concluding at 12:55pm. At the conclusion of each session the speaker and our Washington County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.
All Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn programs are free to the public and you are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink.
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3rd Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Scholarship Drawing Tickets Available
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The South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Scholarship Committee is pleased to present the 3rd Annual SCTCCC Scholarship Drawing benefiting graduating seniors in the nine county area. This year’s drawing boasts over $30,000 worth of prizes spread out over 15 opportunities to win. Only 500 tickets will be sold for the drawing which will take place live at the 50th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Washington County Expo in Brenham. In the inaugural year the proceeds from the drawing supported ten young people as they each continued their education at colleges across Texas.
To purchase your ticket:
1. Visit a local County Extension Office in Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Waller, or Washington county.
2. Contact any member of a participating county's Beef and Forage Committee.
3. Visit the 2021 SCTCCC Scholarship Drawing website and purchase your ticket online today!
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2021 Fall Vegetable Plant Sale
Washington County
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Calling all gardening enthusiasts! The Washington County Extension Horticulture Committee is pleased to share with you an opportunity to purchase fall garden plants and support local scholarship at the same time!
For the fourth year the committee will be offering a selection of cool season plants including, arugula, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale (curly and flat leaf), green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, mustard greens, spinach, and swiss chard. A brief description of each cool season plant being offered in this line up has been included with the plant sale flyer to help you make the best decisions when selecting plants for your fall garden.
Orders are due by September 21! - Don’t delay, order today!
Pick-Up will be on Tuesday, October 12 from 10:00am-5:30pm at the
Washington County Expo Sales Facility in Brenham!
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Horticulture Production (CEUs)
September 17, 2021
Austin County
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The September meeting for the 2021 series will take place on Friday, September 17, 2021, at The Vine in New Ulm! Viticulture is growing in popularity with new landowners, and more are trying their hand at growing their own grapes to make wine. We have one of our Extension Viticulture specialist and Associate Professor discussing how to start your own vineyard and weather permitting, we will take a tour of The Vine’s Vineyard. During this session we will also discuss pecan and fruit tree production with one of our Extension Horticulture Specialist. Learn what you need to know to get started growing your own orchard or a few pecan or fruit trees in your backyard. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Two CEUs (2 General) will be offered for all licensed pesticide applicators.
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Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training - Mill Creek Watershed (CEUs)
October 1, 2021
Austin County
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The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. The riparian education programs will cover an introduction to riparian principles, watershed processes, basic hydrology, erosion/deposition principles, and riparian vegetation, as well as potential causes of degradation and possible resulting impairment(s), and available local resources including technical assistance and tools that can be employed to prevent and/or resolve degradation.
RSVP is required by September 24, 2021, and is free because it is funded through a Clean Water Act grant provided by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A catered lunch is available for $15 or participants may select to bring their own lunch. Attendees can pay for lunch by credit card using the online link or by cash at the door.
Dress is casual and comfortable for the weather as we will be outside at the stream during the afternoon.
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Texas Fruit Conference
October 11-12, 2021
New Braunfels Civic Center
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The Texas Fruit Conference is in its 10th year of providing education for the diverse fruit growing interests across Texas.
Dates for the 2021 Texas Fruit Conference are set for October 11th and 12th in New Braunfels, Texas, at the City of New Braunfels Civic Convention Center.
Full program schedule can be found at
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Registration for Texas Master Naturalist Training is Now Open |
The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. Our Chapter includes Lee, Washington, Austin, Fayette, and Colorado Counties.
To learn more about the Texas Master Naturalist program and the Gideon Lincecum Chapter, please visit our website at https://txmn.org/glc/. If you have additional questions, please email Ken English at glctmnmkt@gmail.com. |
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Mark Your Calendars for Future Events! |
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50th Annual South Central Texas
Cow-Calf Clinic
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Lone Star Healthy Streams |
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Washington County Pecan Show |
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Contact your Washington County Extension Agent |
Kara J. Matheney, MS
County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Washington County
1305 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 277-6212 ext.2
kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu
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