June 2022
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Important Updates
Ag Pesticide Applicator Update 2022 
COVID-19 Pandemic
(GRACE PERIOD ENDS 12.31.2022)
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.
Upcoming Events
Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters
June 10, 2022
Virtual Program or Austin County
The Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters program is for Austin & Washington County residents in collaboration with the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership

Topics Include:
  • Residential Rainwater Harvesting
  • Turn Management
  • Understanding Soil Test Results

Attendees can submit a soil test, sample bags and forms may be picked up and dropped off at either the Austin County Extension office (800 E Wendt St., Bellville) or the Washington County Extension office (1305 E. Blue Bell Road, Brenham) prior to the program. Samples may also be brought in the day of the program.

Program is FREE but registration is required.
Private Applicator Training
June 15, 2022
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, June 15, 2022, 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 $40.00 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.
Medicinal and Edible Plants
June 15, 2022
Virtual Program
Join us on June 15th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM CST for "Medicinal and Edible Plants". We'll have 5 short presentations from experts in the field and will be giving away over 20 DOOR PRIZES!

You must register to receive the Zoom link the day before. Plant Party is FREE!

Native Plant Recipe Book - email your native plant recipes to PlantParty@ag.tamu.edu, and we'll create a recipe book to distribute to Plant Party registrants.
FREE Agricultural Pesticide Waste Collection
June 29, 2022
Victoria County
Unwanted Agricultural Surplus Pesticides?

Dispose of them Properly at NO COST and stay in your vehicle!

Pesticide dealers and commercial businesses are not allowed to participate. For questions or additional information contact the Victoria County Extension Office at (361)575-4581, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Houston Regional Office at (713) 921-8200, or TDA Austin Headquarters at (512) 463-7622. 
Mark Your Calendars - Future Events!
Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course
August 1 - 3, 2022
Partnership Meeting & Native Grassland Management Lecture
August 9, 2022
Where's the Beef?
August 26, 2022
South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic
October 28, 2022
Contact your Washington County Extension Agent
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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

Visit us online by clicking the link below!
Stephanie Rudolph
Office Manager
Agriculture & Natural Resource
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
1305 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833

(979) 277-6212 ext. 2
stephanie.rudolph@ag.tamu.edu